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An 82 capacity car park is included in the plans Picture: Google

Green light for café and car park plan near Gillingham Railway Station

A CAFÉ, offices and a large car park can now be created in a…

The pub closed in 2022 Picture: Google

Plans submitted to turn last remaining pub in Dorset hamlet into houses

A CLOSED pub near Blandford could be turned into housing – despite previous plans to convert…

Husband-and-wife duo celebrate 30 years of A World of Furniture success in Blandford

A HUSBAND and wife team behind a furniture shop in Salisbury are celebrating 30 years of…

What the new store could look like from the A357 Picture: Aldi

Plans to bring new Aldi store to Sturminster Newton

BUDGET supermarket giant Aldi has confirmed it is looking at creating a new store in Sturminster…

The branch is closing in January Picture: Google

Lloyds bank in Gillingham to close

GILLINGHAM’S Lloyds branch is set to close its doors to customers early next year. The…

The pair's quoted total for roofing work amounted to a staggering £119,600 Picture: Dorset Council

Rogue roofers conned vulnerable people in Dorset out of more than £100,000

A COUPLE who made thousands of pounds by conning elderly and vulnerable people in Dorset with…

The plans were well supported Picture: Google

Plans approved to bring new wine bar to Gillingham

WINE lovers in Gillingham can rejoice after plans to create a new wine bar in the…

Green light for new golf simulator and sandwich bar in Shaftesbury

A NEW golf simulator and sandwich bar can now be built in Shaftesbury following the approval…

The pub has been praised for its warm atmosphere

Historic Marnhull pub crowned one of UK’s best for cask ale

A PUB in Marnhull has been singled out as one of the best places to enjoy…

The hub is expected to open in spring 2026 Picture: Shaftesbury Town Council

Calls for café operators at upcoming Mampitts Community Hub in Shaftesbury

A NEW community hub is coming to Shaftesbury – and experienced operators are being sought to…