Blandford Forum5 days agoDorset farmers sceptical about DEFRA farming plan Dorset farmers say the government's 25 year plan doesn't do enough to relieve pressures on industry.5 days ago7 days agoLandslip road stabilisation work hits halfway pointDinah's Hollow closed in January while steep slopes alongside are stabilised after several landslips.7 days ago3 Jul 2026Festival in boy's memory raises £1m for charityTeddy Rocks organisers say they reached the landmark after raising £185,000 in this year's edition.3 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Farm machinery starts large barley field fireAbout 27 hectares of spring barley with multiple seats of fire were put out in Cheselbourne.1 Jul 202614 May 2026I built my own prosthetic leg for swimmingAmputee Alex Young creates his second home-made limb after previously building a running blade.14 May 202624 Apr 2026'Huge privilege' to paint jailed Post Office victimCreated through layers, the portrait aims to show the human cost of the Post Office scandal.24 Apr 202615 Apr 2026Pony and owner embark on Iron Age hill forts trekRoger Sewill has given himself three weeks to complete the challenge with his pony Scarlet.15 Apr 202613 Apr 2026Taxis, farmers and the fuel crisis in the southDrivers in the south of England are feeling the financial strain from the US-Israel war with Iran.13 Apr 20263 Feb 2026Amputee builds his own leg with parts he found onlineThe former engineer draws on his expertise to build a running leg, for a fraction of the cost.3 Feb 2026...
