Category: Dorset community news

Valerie turns 104 with a joyful celebration at The Malthouse

There was joy and laughter at The Malthouse residential care home in Gillingham, Dorset, on Tuesday as Valerie celebrated her 104th birthday in style—surrounded...

A trip down memory lane rekindles military memories for Grovelands resident

A trip down memory lane rekindles military memories for Grovelands resident A chance mention of an abandoned Dorset village sparked a flood of long-buried...

Hundreds expected for the Stur Half

More than 400 runners are set to take part in the Sturminster Newton Half Marathon on Sunday 3rd August. Organised by the Dorset Doddlers...

Sunshine, ukuleles and cream teas: Spetisbury Station Summer Tea Party a sweet success

The sun shone kindly on Spetisbury Station Project’s Summer Tea Party on 13th July, helping to make the event another memorable success. Guests relaxed in...

Children’s ballet magic arrives at Hatch House

This summer, a brand-new event is set to introduce young audiences to the magic of ballet. On Thursday 24th July, Hatch House will host...

Rural rescue and hard lessons | The Dorset Insider

I got a call to help break into a neighbour’s home this week. George was elderly, not in the best of health, and his...

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The end of the season

The end of the season allows time for reflection and learning – and a couple of weeks off for the four-legged members of the...

Are Dorset’s rural roads quietly destroying your suspension?

Driving a Dorset B-road in winter is not a gentle experience it is a series of jolts, dips, and sudden drops that your suspension...