Category: Dorset community news

West Dorset’s MP Ensures Banking Services Remain in Sherborne After Lloyds Closure

In a significant move for Sherborne, Chris Loder, West Dorset's MP, has successfully negotiated the establishment of a banking hub in the town. This...

Hall & Woodhouse donates a record-breaking £27,000 to good causes

At its annual Community Chest Awards in January, local family brewer Hall & Woodhouse (H&W) announced the successful recipients of grants totalling more than...

How can I afford my new council tax bill?

A local expert from Citizen’s Advice provides timely tips on consumer issues. Q: ‘I have just received my new council tax bill and it’s gone...

Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings

The Sturminster Newton Literary Festival 2024 D-Day Project is looking for contributions from local people whose family members took part in the military invasion...

Shaftesbury’s FOLDE is in the running for Bookshop of the Year

FOLDE, the independent Shaftesbury bookshop which specialises in nature writing, is a regional and country finalist in The British Book Awards 2024. The shop...

Abbey104 Album of the Month – It Leads To This by The Pineapple Thief

Kscope records I regularly champion local artists on my weekly radio show – and at times, I’ll admit this means playing songs which may not...

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The end of the season

It’s been a long five months, but June finally saw the end of the season at the stud – Lucy Procter explains just why...

5 Ways To Enjoy The Great Outdoors In Dorset This Autumn

As the nights draw in, it can be easy to just curl up on the sofa and wait for winter to arrive. However, autumn...

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