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…
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…
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…
North Dorset businesses eye national finals after regional award wins
TWO North Dorset businesses – less than three miles apart – have won prestigious awards. Child Okeford Village Shop &…
Somerset cider farm celebration offers something for all the family
A CIDER farm near Wincanton is launching a new “celebration of fruit trees, flowers, food and drink” this weekend.
Garden centre bids for cafe, workshop and seven new homes on site
SEVEN new homes, a café and a workshop could be built at a garden centre near Gillingham. Plant World has…
Planning sought to replace “a couple of damaged steps” at landmark Somerset hotel
IT may sound a minor job for many – replacing the front steps which have worn down over the…
Perfume and Adidas shorts stolen in Gillingham shop raids
PERFUME and Adidas shorts were stolen in two incidents at a Gillingham shop last month. Police are investigating after thefts…
Two arrested after alleged attempted break-in at TK Maxx near Sherborne
POLICE arrested two people who allegedly tried to force their way in to TK Maxx. The incident happened at the…
BBC show Escape to the Country seeks recommendations in Blandford
WHAT are the best and most interesting independent businesses in Blandford? That was the question posed by a TV researcher…
