Category: News

All the latest news from the monthly digital Blackmore Vale magazine. Collected from across the Blackmore Vale and Dorset.

News rounds ups of the most popular features, and important local news items between issues.

We endeavour to bring you news that is important to you. Things that are hapening on your doorstep, things that affect your daily lives.

We aim to provide interesting articles and reports on subjects that are both intersting and informative.

The Blackmore Vale magazine news section is kept fresh and up to date by our local reporters and news desk items.

If you have a news story tah you think is worth sharing, then get in touch with the editor on editor@theblackmorevale.co.uk

Dark Skies Dorset

A message from our Astrophotographer Rob Nolan of RPN Photography

Northen Lights alert! Tonight and tomorrow (Friday and Saturday nights 10th & 11th May 2024) could be rather spectacular, with Northern Lights being visible...

Editorial team - 10 May 2024

Dorset Charity

County Show gives £10,000 to new Emergency Department

The Dorset County Show has generously donated £10,000 to the appeal for the new Dorset County Hospital Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit. The new...

LauraHitchcock - 9 May 2024

Blackmore Vale magazine death notices

Bill Batty-Smith | 30th March 1929 – 30th March 2024

Remembering a steadfast leader and community champion in North Dorset William (Bill) Batty-Smith died on his 95th birthday, 30th March 2024. Familiar to many as...

Editorial team - 5 May 2024

Dorset sport

Freddie Norman – national champion

After a year of rigorous training and overcoming nerves, the young boxer showcases his potential and snatches his first national title Freddie Norman turned up...

Editorial team - 4 May 2024

Dorset community news

The Rally Girls Peaky Challenge

This month a group of nine North Dorset ladies climbed Britain’s highest three peaks inside 24 hours – and enjoyed a prosecco at the...

Editorial team - 4 May 2024

News

AOP’s 2024 Small Digital Publisher of the Year – WE’RE SHORTLISTED!

We were thrilled to hear this morning that we have been shortlisted for the 2024 AOP Digital Publishing Awards 'Small Digital Publisher of the...

LauraHitchcock - 25 April 2024

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Bucked in the Yarn

Editorial team - 11 September 20240

Three small Somerset villages had a huge impact on global exploration and trade – Rachael Rowe talks to Professor Terry Stevens “Nothing much ever happened...