Stour Meadows News Today

COUNTRY parks and nature sites in Dorset have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award.

The Green Flag Award Scheme is run by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy and recognises quality green spaces across the country.

A MAN reportedly shot at scared members of the public with a suspected air rifle at a Dorset wetland.

A MAN reportedly shot at scared members of the public with a suspected air rifle at a Dorset wetland.

Some of Dorsets beautiful parks have been recognised amongst the countrys best.

Some of Dorsets beautiful parks have been recognised amongst the countrys best.

A METAL detectorist discovered a First World War grenade in a river in Blandford - three months after making a similar discovery which brought the…

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A NEW coronavirus testing site was due to open in Dorset - but was cancelled after members of staff faced threats of violence from a group gathering outside. A Mobile Testing Unit (MTU) had been due to open in Stour Meadows car park in Blandford on April 4, 5, and 7. However, police had to be called to site on Sunday April 4 after staff faced threats of violence from a group of young people. The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) said the testing facility was then also cancell...

TWO new mobile testing sites for residents who have Covid-19 symptoms have been established in Dorset. The mobile units will be available at North Beach Car Park in Swanage and Blandfords Stour Meadows Car Park from March 1. In Swanage testing days will be Thursday to Saturday every week, and there will be limited parking spaces available at North Beach Car Park at these times. Access for coastguards and visitors to the football ground will be unaffected. The Stour Meadows site will b...