History has been made today as South Western Railway (SWR) services become the first to transfer back into public control under the new legislation, ending almost 30 years of ‘fragmentation and waste under …

Next week, 5-8 May, marks 80 years since Victory in Europe (VE) Day, when the Second World War came to an end in Europe. As it was in 1945, the heart of the …

Christmas Day saw 60 guests from around the area enjoying a traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings at the Scout hut in Milton-on-Stour. It was a joyous occasion, made possible by the …

Shoppers were amazed to find the Pearly King of Harrow and his daughter the Pearly Queen of Tunbridge Wells at Waitrose Gillingham and Waitrose Sherborne. Sherborne is now the centre of Home-Start Blackmore …

Volunteer drivers are needed for Gillingham’s Community Christmas Meal on Christmas Day. The volunteers will be asked to take residents to and/or from the Christmas lunch at Milton Scout hall. Expenses, and a …

Dorset Council is excited to announce the opening of Round 3 for SME business grants under the UK Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF). This final round, running until 17th November 2024, aims to …

Dorset residents are being urged to go online and spend five minutes to complete the council’s annual canvass. This is to confirm the details of those living at the address to ensure the …

With the general election taking place across the country this week, 4 July, residents are encouraged to take part in the democratic process and make their voices heard. All eligible voters will have …

As part of Dorset Council’s library strategy development, new opening hours will come into effect on 1 July 2024. As part of Dorset Council’s library strategy development, we asked our communities when they …