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Picturesque market town Sturminster Newton is one of Dorset's most beautiful places
Live updates after a fire has broken out at Bishops Caundle between Sturminster Newton and Sherborne
HUNDREDS of football fans both young and old poured into Sturminster Newton to take a glimpse at one of football's most iconic trophies
NewsExciting news for Sturminster Newton! Our very own Ruby White is stepping into the ring for her Commonwealth Games debut, bringing her incredible unbeaten streak of over 60 bouts with her. Let's all get behind Ruby as she represents our town!
Get ready for a local derby as our very own Sturminster Newton United gear up to face Portland United! This is always a hotly contested match, and we'll be bringing you all the action from the pitch right here.
The leadership at Sturminster Newton High School has welcomed a recent Ofsted report, which praised the school's sense of community, positive behaviour, and high aspirations for students.
SEVERAL new planning applications have been lodged with Doret Council for Sturminster Newton – many of them for buildings within the grounds of existing homes.
Sturminster Newton’s under-14s team's new kit has been sponsored by housebuilders CG Fry & Son, who are currently working on developments in the area.
Eighty-one years after her 9th birthday coincided with VE Day Wendy Martin was the centre of attention among guests at Newstone House in Sturminster Newton.
A WILDLIFE tower has been approved for a farm field corner site close to the cycleway between Newmans Drove and the Station Road car park at Sturminster Newton.
WWII veteran Arthur ‘Jim’ Freer celebrates his 101st birthday at Newstone House, Sturminster Newton, honoured for his RAF and Royal Canadian Air Force service.
DWFRS crews are dealing with a property fire in Kingston, Sturminster Newton, Dorset.
PLANS for a new Aldi foodstore at Sturminster Newton’s North Dorset Business Park are among the latest planning applications submitted to Dorset Council.
War artist George Butler headlines the 2026 Sturminster Newton Literary Festival, joined by Damien Lewis, Kate Werran and others. June 12–21 in Dorset.
Housing scheme starts in Sturminster Newton Housing Digital
Good news for our local green spaces! Sturminster Newton Ward is set to see a bit of tree care, with plans to remove and replace an ash tree near Bath Road. This is all part of ongoing efforts to maintain our beautiful surroundings right here in Sturminster.
Good news for local businesses! Plans have been submitted for new office and industrial units at the North Dorset Business Park on Rolls Mill Way. This could be a fantastic boost for employment right here in Sturminster Newton.
Well hello there, Sturminster Newton residents! Exciting news from the planning department regarding a property on Stalbridge Lane. A certificate of lawfulness for a residential property is currently out for consultation, and it's something to keep an eye on as the consultation period wraps up on April 17th.
Great news for Sturminster Newton! It seems our town is really punching above its weight, with the Dorset Echo highlighting how we're defying the odds. We'll be digging into what's making our community shine so brightly!
Exciting news from Hinton St Mary this week, as plans for Yew Tree Cottage have reached the consultation stage! Local residents in the Sturminster Newton Ward will be interested to hear about the proposed internal alterations and window replacements at this well-known local address.