Paul Jones

The Gillingham Medical Practice scooped the NHS award at a recent event

Gillingham surgery scoops top award for blood pressure work

A GILLINGHAM surgery has won an award for taking a new approach to tackling high blood pressure. The Gillingham Medical…

Police said the fight broke out between The Crown Hotel and The Greyhound, in Blandford. Pictures: Google

Group fight breaks out on the streets of Blandford

A FIGHT between two groups broke out on the streets Blandford street in the early hours of Sunday morning…

Two people were injured in a raid at Spar, in Mosterton, on Saturday. Picture: Google

Pair charged over hammer raid at Spar in West Dorset

A MAN and a woman have been charged with aggravated burglary after a raid at a shop in Mosterton…

Mr Drummond will stand down in the next 12 months. Picture: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Chair of Somerset NHS to stand down in next 12 months

THE chair of the NHS in Somerset is standing down after 10 years at the top of the organisation. Colin…

Kate Adie is the new patron of the £2.5 million DCH Charity appeal

Kate Adie named patron for £2.5 million DCH appeal

LEGENDARY war reporter Kate Adie has been unveiled as appeal patron for a Dorset hospital charity fundraising drive. The former…

Spitfire fans will be disappointed - but Compton Abbas will host another event next week

Spitfire fans grounded as Compton Abbas event postponed

SPITFIRE fans will be grounded this weekend after an event at Compton Abbas Airfield was postponed. The airfield was due…

The market was held monthly in Market Place, Blandford. Picture: Google

Blandford Farmers’ and Makers’ Market will NOT run in future

A MONTHLY market in Blandford will no longer take place, organisers have said. The Blandford Forum Farmers’ & Makers’ Market…

West Dorset MP Chris Loder welcomed Kemi Badenoch to the county this week

Business secretary Kemi Badenoch in Dorset for chamber Q&A

DORSET firms got the chance to hear about government policy from the Secretary of State herself this week. Business and…

The M&S Food store is closing down today. Picture: Sandpiper Stores

M&S in Wimborne closing down today

M&S in Wimborne closes today (April 26). The food store will shut for the final time this evening. A spokesperson for…

Jill Cornick worked at the store for 68 years

Clarks bids farewell to Blandford – and 68 years of service from Jill

WHEN the doors closed at Clarks in Blandford on Monday evening (April 22), it was the end of an…