Homes plan for former military hospital building in Dorchester
A FORMER military hospital in Dorchester could be developed to create three homes, if plans are approved. Plans submitted to…
Harts of Stur picks up four top awards at Housewares Awards
A DORSET store picked up four gongs in a national retail awards. Harts of Stur added the quartet of trophies…
‘Out of keeping’ Sherborne buildings could be demolished for houses
‘OUT of keeping’ timber buildings on a main route in the centre of Sherborne could be demolished – and…
Bosses ‘proud’ of Dorset County Hospital scores in patient survey
STAFF at Dorset County Hospital ‘should be very proud’ after the results of a patient survey were released, health…
Plans for huge 330-acre quarry between Dorchester and Bovington submitted
PLANS for a 330-acre quarry between Dorchester and Bovington have been submitted. The scheme, on land at Hurst Farm and…
New rules make ‘pop-up’ campsites easier for landowners
LAND can be used as a campsite for up to 60 days in any calendar year without planning permission,…
South West named top staycation spot – and what’s your favourite A-road?
THE South West is the top destination for people planning to holiday in the UK this year, according to…
PICTURES: Fans flock to 15th Camp Bestival at Lulworth Castle
CAMP Bestival Dorset is underway. The 15th edition of the festival, founded by DJ Rob da Bank, opened its gates…
Hilda ticks ‘getting a tattoo’ off her bucket list – at 89
SOME of us have a ‘bucket list’ of things we’d like to try before our time is up. And for…
Man tried to drag woman into car as she walked along Yeovil street
A MAN tried to grab a woman and tried to pull her into a car as she walked along…
