Category: Dorset community news

Connections with community

Feeling connected is a fundamental human need, says Dorset Mind’s Abigail Hole, and one that should be thought about as winter arrives As the colder...

Neighbourhood priorities

The autumn has seen the local policing teams concentrating on the issues which the public have said are their biggest concerns, says PC Tom...

A sneaky peek into the astonishing 1855 in Sturminster Newton

The interior of the old NatWest bank in Sturminster Newton has been veiled in secrecy for many months. Passersby couldn't see through the boarded...

1855 opens its doors, the John Romans Building, and a Christmas ice rink!

This month’s news from the unofficial capital of the Blackmore Vale … Pauline Batstone rounds up a busy month in Sturminster Newton 1855The new ‘unique shop...

Much more than food

Last month, Blandford Food Bank celebrated ten years of supporting the community – and it is more needed than ever. Rachael Rowe reports Alongside.Together.Courageous.Faithworks chief...

I’m a bit partial to a solar eclipse

October was a washout for stargazing, but astrophotographer Rob Nolan captured the eclipse – and is looking forward to some crisp clear nights Of course,...

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Enter the Spice Merchant

Soupy dinners, a lorry full of mice and a dreamy back end – Basil begins his first season with Jess Rimmer with power, promise...

Four riders … 25 fences … No regrets.

Fast, fearless and faintly unhinged, team chasing turns sensible riders into adrenaline junkies and horses like The Sass Queen into absolute legends It’s fair to...

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