Category: News

All the latest news from the monthly digital Blackmore Vale magazine. Collected from across the Blackmore Vale and Dorset.

News rounds ups of the most popular features, and important local news items between issues.

We endeavour to bring you news that is important to you. Things that are hapening on your doorstep, things that affect your daily lives.

We aim to provide interesting articles and reports on subjects that are both intersting and informative.

The Blackmore Vale magazine news section is kept fresh and up to date by our local reporters and news desk items.

If you have a news story tah you think is worth sharing, then get in touch with the editor on [email protected]

Local History

How an 1857 murder in India halted Dorset traffic last month

A young Dorset army officer, severely wounded during the 1857 Indian Mutiny, succeeded in leading women and children to safety despite being under constant...
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Competitions

WIN four tickets to the Halloween Fireworks at Minterne House, worth up to £80!

Yes, thanks to the lovely team at Minterne House we have have four tickets to give away to one lucky winner for the Halloween...
Laura
News

The Deep, Dark And Enchanting Secrets Of Somerset Are Revealed In Beautiful New Book

Digging into Deepest Somerset If you think of Somerset (and apparently a lot of people do these days), you probably picture delicious farmhouse Cheddar and...
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News

It Was A Happy 15th Birthday For The Oak Fair at Stock Gaylard.

The August Bank Holiday weekend saw the 15th anniversary of the Oak Fair at Stock Gaylard. From the small acorn event of 15 years ago, the...
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Days Out in Dorset

Sturminster Cheese Festival

This weekend saw the return of the much-missed Sturminster Cheese Festival - and the crowds were out in force to celebrate, and of course...
Laura
Dorset Charity

Why we have food poverty in North Dorset

It’s almost a year since the first rural food pantry in England opened in Sturminster Newton. Back then, a lot of people were surprised...
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