Sturminster Newton1 Jan 2026Rare butterfly numbers reach record levels Marsh Fritillary butterfly numbers have more than doubled at Lydlinch Common during an annual survey1 Jan 202611 Dec 2025Bridge to shut for three nights for roadworksThe bridge and Newton Hill will close to traffic and pedestrians while it is resurfaced.11 Dec 202510 Nov 2025Six weeks of roadworks begin at busy junctionDorset Council said drivers travelling in that part of Sturminster Newton should expect delays.10 Nov 20251 Nov 2025Climate event about 'turning ambition into action'Dorset COP is being billed as the county's own community-led "conference of the parties".1 Nov 20256 Oct 2025Man charged with attempted murder after a stabbingDorset Police responded after reports of an attack in Sturminster Newton on 30 September.6 Oct 20253 Oct 2025Third arrest after suspected stabbingDorset Police arrest a 20-year-old man from Weymouth on suspicion of attempted murder.3 Oct 20251 Oct 2025Two arrested after suspected stabbing incidentDorset Police arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder1 Oct 202531 Jul 2025County sees rise in teens not in work or educationDorset Council is told a total of 330 young people in its area are now classified as Neets.31 Jul 202520 Jun 2025Staff walk out over restructuring plans for two schoolsUnion members at Shaftesbury School strike over proposals to share staff with Sturminster Newton High.20 Jun 2025...
