Wimborne Minster Town Council held its annual Civic Thanksgiving Service on Sunday 10 May at the Minster church. This was preceded by a parade around the town comprising The Quarterjacks of Wimborne marching band, Wimborne Cadets, standard bearers, civic dignitaries and the MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, Vikki Slade.
From Tuesday 26 May until Friday 3 July traffic lights will be in operation on Julian’s Bridge as a trial.
Wimborne Community Theatre will stage a new site-specific production on the Kingston Lacy estate in September.
There was a lot of energy in the town and a variety of activities for young people to enjoy as part of UPLIFT 2026.
Discussion regarding the planning application for land off Birchdale Road, Colehill, lasted more than three hours.
The Museum of East Dorset is to host a month-long celebration of all things prehistoric in May.
Mila Desborough, 13, became the UK U15 girls’ javelin all-time record holder at the Winchester Open for Wimborne AC.
Victoria Hospital now has a much larger car park on land previously occupied by Wimborne Town Football Club.
Civic dignitaries from across the county attended a civic day hosted by the Mayor of Wimborne Minster, Cllr Jeff Hart.
Grant Putman and Brooke Marshall were arrested in Old Manor Close in Wimborne Minster back in August 2025.