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Gary French, who lives in Yeovil | Photo: Roy Riley

Building site manager at Stalbridge is piling up the awards

THE senior site manager at Bovis Homes’ Blackmore Meadows development on the edge of Stalbridge has won…

Kirsty Allen and Graham Hart from Harts of Stur collect the award from John Grayson, middle left, and Comedian and host Jake Lambert, left

Harts of Stur picks up top gong at London awards

HARTS of Stur has picked up a prestigious award for its cookshop expertise. The store, in Station Road, Sturminster Newton,…

The new gym would be at a building on the St Andrew's Trading Estate in Bridport. Picture: Google

New gym plan at Bridport trading estate submitted to planners

A NEW gym could be set to open in Bridport. A planning application has been submitted to Dorset Council to…

Stella and Brian Wheeler with Jez Allman - and Benji - of Wessex Internet

Superfast broadband reaches Bishop’s Caundle – delighting Brian, Stella and Benji!

SUPERFAST broadband has reached a rural Vale village. Stella and Brian Wheeler are among the first people to get a…

The Suntory factory in Coleford, Gloucestershire, which has produced Ribena since 1947. Picture: Suntory

Wincanton Plc loses Ribena contract with Suntory

MORE bad news for logistics firm Wincanton Plc has been confirmed after the company lost a major contract. Last week,…

Plans have been submitted for alterations at the former Howard's House Hotel, in Teffont Evias

Plans to extend Wiltshire hotel in bid to re-open next spring

A PLANNING application has been submitted to extend a Wiltshire hotel property in a bid to see it re-open. The…

Staff, residents, families and friends celebrated the CQC rating at a Tea at the Ritz party

PICTURES: Sherborne care home celebrates ‘outstanding’ rating with Tea at The Ritz party

TEA at The Ritz was the order of the day at a Sherborne care home’s celebration party to mark…

Dike & Son, in Stalbridge, picked up a prestigious award. Picture: Google

Stalbridge supermarket scoops top national award

A STALBRIDGE store has been named family-owned supermarket of the year. Independent superstore Dike & Son received national recognition for…

Wincanton Plc says ‘limited operations’ WILL continue in the town after closure claim

HAULAGE firm Wincanton Plc says it will retain ‘limited operations’ in the town – after a…

Popular Clarks Village bakery applies for awning to cover diners

A BAKERY at the popular Clarks Village shopping complex could soon be sporting an awning to keep diners dry. A…