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Castle Hill House ‘mothballed’ due to post-Brexit staff shortage and costs hike

Shaftesbury School launches maths specialism after reaching top 1% for results

Village fundraiser to buy instruments for Motcombe schoolchildren

John Cluett’s Dorset dialect – The letter ‘O’

Witness appeal after lorry collides with Shaftesbury pub

Salisbury Cathedral flower arranger will inspire at Shaftesbury demonstration

Dorset Council ready to receive requests for 20mph zones

Learn how to look after yourself at Shaftesbury Health centre drop-in

Dorset Council refuses Shaftesbury woman’s cerebral palsy-friendly home plan

Adrian Ryder’s Bell Street Bookshelf - Unusual industries in Wardour Woods

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Channel 4 filming in Shaftesbury for new TV show

Education centre will transform kids’ Shaftesbury Abbey experience

Jackie and Jeanette reminisce about 60s and 70s beauty products

Shaftesbury-based film music composer to play lunchtime recital

Volunteers help reopen Sedgehill footpath closed for years

Poppy appeal going well in ‘England’s second most generous area’

View from the Hill - Perth woman takes longest flight to visit us

Motcombe Shop determined to thrive in economic downturn

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Motcombe Council opposes new homes – ‘World has changed’ since ‘21 flood

Most Dorset residents hosting Ukrainians renew after 6 months

Refused - Fast-track conversion of Bedchester barns to homes

Motcombe school anti-vehicle idling action steps up a gear

Big wrestling night planned in Shaftesbury

Tourism news from TIC boss Trevor Clements

Free cuppas to keep locals warm at Shaftesbury Library

Two Shaftesbury foodies judge World Cheese Awards

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Flood wardens recruited in Motcombe

Maltings gardening expert Jan Walls

A family show – 97-year-old Tony Hawkins plans Saturday concert

Expert shares Westland aircraft story in forthcoming Semley talk

View from the Hill – Parisians see Shaftesbury in stormy weather

Shaftesbury offers support for Dorset hedge restoration project

Cash for youth groups in Dorset Council grant giveaway

Stour Row mental health ‘first aider’ says support is ‘within reach’

Soundscape - song thrush on Fontmell

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Shaftesbury’s St John Ambulance president upset by auction sale of hall

Shaftesbury charity shop bargains and a unique journal

New Melbury group formed to fight Dinah’s Hollow plans

View from the Hill - visitors planning walking holidays to Shaftesbury 

Shaftesbury mental health clothing project applies for charity status

Photographer snaps UFO on Saturday above Tollard Royal

A 'fountain of water' lifts a Long Cross drain

Shaftesbury history - the 1955 fire of St James' Street

Shaftesbury area traffic - A30 and A350 closures tonight

Soundscape - birdsong on jubilee steps

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Three car collision closes A30 at Ludwell

Motcombe sends shoeboxes filled with essentials and Christmas treats to kids in Ukraine

How a photo of a Win Green’s white cow has changed a North Dorset man’s life

Charlie Hamilton - Shaftesbury Arts Centre’s first paid manager shares her vision

Drenched but delighted – Donhead Ramblers walk around two Wardour Castles

Shaftesbury jobs – Teaching horticulture and running a pub

Shaftesbury traffic overnight A350 and A30 closures and River Stour flood watch

Short story – ‘Transition’ by Richard Evans

Kate and Karren chat ‘over the garden fence’ about Abbotts closure

Soundscapes - Breakfast birdsong in Great Wincombe Woods

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North Dorset MP says more mobile masts needed to help local business flourish

Learn how to foster children at Shaftesbury event on Monday

Weather cancellations

Meet my pet- Liz and her border collie

Paul Merefield's quiz

Shaftesbury what's ons

Karen Cole reviews 'The Moose Paradox' by Antti Tuomaine

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Dorset sport, art or heritage projects can ask for £5,000 from today

It’s not black and white – Councillor asks if badgers are pooing on High Street pavement

Shaftesbury Primary fireworks - 600 locals enjoy rock and rockets in the rain

Prizes for kids’ Christmas picture in official Shaftesbury card contest

Council to fund road markings after schoolgirl collides with car in Ludwell

Dorset dialect with John Cluett – Words starting with N

Motcombe residential street suffers subsidence

Shaftesbury funeral home show reflects Remembrance Day

A moonlit forest walk with Ashmore wildlife author Colin Elford

Poetry from Shaftesbury writer Elaine Cadogan

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Melbury Council happy with reworked plan for Cann housing

Dorset Council speed up property land search from 62 to 10 days

Young entrepreneurs open new Shaftesbury beauty salon

View from the Hill - Visitor from Beaulieu takes in our views

Why opening Dorset Council buildings as warm spaces is ‘counterproductive’

Derek’s days out - Another trip by public transport from Shaftesbury

Craft and countryside skills workshops launch at Motcombe’s Gutchpool Farm

Dorset Council to announce more tax rebates for homeowners - soon

Jackie and Jeanette’s 60’s Fontmell stories – Memorable music

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Professional film about East Knoyle rewilding launches Friday

Fontmell will push for 20mph zone as Council cabinet agree process

Dorset Council’s ‘difficult time’ collecting council tax and business rates

Councillors hear vision for tree planting alongside new Persimmon estate

View from the Hill – Weymouth visitors

Is Dorset Council ‘public enemy number one’? – John Parker’s ‘just a thought’

 TV show judge shares trees stories in Shaftesbury talk

Dorset Councillor responds to local's concern about library closure

Soundscape- storms at Rolt Millenium Green