Shillingstone4 Jan 2026Heritage railway in talks over new line extensionVolunteers who rebuilt half a mile of railway at Shillingstone hope to extend it to over a mile.4 Jan 202615 Dec 2025Steam loco makes debut after 10-year restorationVolunteers spent 10 years restoring the 1960 steam locomotive which made its debut at Shillingstone.15 Dec 202526 Nov 2025First locomotive crosses bridge since 1966 closureThe last locomotive to cross the rail bridge at Shillingstone was pulling a track removal train.26 Nov 202518 Sep 2025Railway line rebuilt by volunteers officially opensNorth Dorset Railway volunteers attended a special ceremony to see the new track officially opened.18 Sep 202517 Sep 2025New 20mph limits for five towns and villagesParish and town councils can request a 20mph scheme if there is significant local support.17 Sep 20253 Sep 2025Railway station given go ahead for regular servicesNorth Dorset Railway has been working on restoring Shillingstone station for 20 years.3 Sep 202517 Jul 2025Theft victim urges 'Richard's law' to vet carersLouise Woollam said basic checks failed to reveal the criminal past of her husband's home carer.17 Jul 20258 Jul 2025Vandals trash community garden project classroomThe classroom was left unusable the day before the community project was due to welcome 70 visitors.8 Jul 20252 Jul 2025'Momentous day' as rebuilt line links with stationNorth Dorset Railway volunteers lay the final piece of track linking the line with Shillingstone station.2 Jul 2025...
