The New Blackmore Vale

16/07/2025

Sherborne Abbey was officially opened by Prince Edward and his wife Sophie in 2000

The celebrations were combined with some slightly early birthday celebrations for Trinity Care resident Sheila, who will soon turn 100.

16/07/2025

Well deserved!

Gillingham is officially home to three of the country's most well-maintained public open spaces thanks to new awards.

15/07/2025

𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 📸

Congratulations Iain Tyrrell! ☀️

'Sun burning through the early morning mist.'

Look out for our post this weekend on Facebook where we call for your Photo of the Week...

15/07/2025

"I am absolutely clear; if you’re caught riding one of these vehicles illegally, it will be seized, crushed and recycled." 😲

Illegal electric bikes, scramblers and scooters are being targeted in a new Dorset Police operation.

14/07/2025

The councils want to deliver more reliable, affordable, and greener public transport

Council leaders across the Wessex area are once again pushing for devolution and the creation of a Mayoral Strategic Authority for Wessex.

13/07/2025

Share your best photo from the last 7 days, and we'll pick one to be our 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤! 📸

The winner will be announced on Tuesday evening!

12/07/2025

Have you got a story you’d like to share? Are you fundraising for an important cause? Are you angry over a planning application in your area? Do you want to highlight something important going on in your town? 🧐

Then we’d like to hear from you!

Send us a message or email [email protected]

11/07/2025

All right-turns, U-turns, and straight-over movements into Marl Lane and Old Compton Lane from the A30 will also be prohibited

This will see movement restrictions at the Over Compton junction, as well as the potential for speed cameras by the end of this summer.

11/07/2025

Police are appealing for help tracing the driver involved...

A cyclist was taken to hospital after a hit-and-run crash at a roundabout in Dorchester, Dorset Police said.

11/07/2025

A one stop shop for dry cleaning, engraving and watch repair services

Timpsons is primarily a key cutting service, but it will also provide a place for dry cleaning, engraving and watch repair services.

10/07/2025

It might be impressive - but it's still damaging to the farmer... ☹️

Police are appealing for information over damage caused in a North Dorset field - by what appears to be a crop circle spider.

10/07/2025

Something to be aware of!

Dorset residents are being warned to stay vigilant after reports of a scam Winter Fuel Allowance text being sent out.