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]

Dorset community news

Spare us the hunting sermon

It’s a delicate balance: rural tradition, public opinion, and the spotlight of a major agricultural show. So when the Hound Parade commentary at this...

16 September 2025

Dorset community news

The road to nowhere

Running alongside the Dorset Local Plan consultation is another, almost as important: the Local Transport Plan, a joint plan between Dorset Council and BCP...

15 September 2025

Blackmore Vale What's on

Frome Agricultural and Cheese Show 2025

Frome Agricultural & Cheese Show dodged most of the rain this weekend – and when it didn’t, the marquees more than earned their keep....

13 September 2025

Dorset community news

On the rise with The Cherries

With recent success, new signings, big ambition and a community behind them, Sturminster Newton’s football club means business this season Five seasons ago, Sturminster Newton...

11 September 2025

Dorset Business News

Where the light falls right

From a childhood in Kenya to high-end shoots in Mallorca, photographer Graham Pengelly has always been drawn to the moments others miss ‘It’s funny,’ Graham...

10 September 2025

Blackmore Vale What's on