Category: Dorset community news

Dorset rogue traders jailed

£36,000 for cutting trees, £120,000 for useless roofing – Dorset Trading Standards secures convictions in two major fraud cases targeting vulnerable residents An elderly Dorset...

Crafty Stur: creativity, community and cauldrons this October

Sturminster Newton is quietly becoming one of Dorset’s most creative corners. Whether you’re hunting for a handmade gift or hoping to be inspired by...

From a boat to Bosch: the incredible story of E. B. Marsh

It started with a leap and ended with a high-tech retail leader: for nearly a century, Sturminster Newton retailer E.B. Marsh has been serving...

Harvest concert at St Greg’s

On Sunday 5th October at 3pm, St Gregory’s Church, Marnhull, will host a special concert as part of its Harvest Thanksgiving weekend. The programme...

Wimborne Food Festival sizzles despite the drizzle

Wimborne’s growing reputation as a foodie destination took centre stage last weekend as the town hosted its second annual Food Festival – a lively...

Grovelands celebrates second ‘Outstanding’ decade of care

Yeovil care home praised for compassion, consistency and culture of excellence Staff and residents at Grovelands care home in Yeovil are celebrating after being rated...

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Riding Clubs – what are they about?

British Riding Clubs (BRC) exists to provide support and encouragement to amateur riders of all levels – from the dedicated competitor to the leisure...

Dorset’s secret soldiers and George Hosford on the failing TB system | BV Podcast

From secret Dorset saboteurs preparing for Nazi invasion to the 19th-century TB tests still dictating modern farming,  February’s BV podcast is a deep dive...

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