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The ribbon being cut at Beaminster Post Office

Beaminster Post Office reopened after major refurbishment

A DORSET post office that has been “transformed” in a major renovation over the past 12 months has been…

Wincanton Golf Club will close on March 31 next year, prompting anger from members

Wincanton Golf Club to close – prompting anger from members

WINCANTON Golf Club will close in March next year in a move some say will mean members lose “a…

Shaftesbury Town Hall is surrounded by the banners during renovation work

Banners installed to cover Shaftesbury Town Hall during renovation work

BANNERS have been installed around Shaftesbury Town Hall while renovation work takes place. The screens, featuring pictures of the town,…

SturAction is hoping to Make Stur Sparkle this Christmas

Free parking, late-night shopping and lights switch-on at Sturminster Newton

STURMINSTER Newton is gearing up for Christmas with a host of events and activities. The SturAction team, which organises and…

To let/for sale signs have been installed at the Wincanton plc site at Hawker's Bridge in the Somerset town. Picture: New Blackmore Vale

Wincanton plc site up for sale or rent – though “no final decision” on land

THE Wincanton plc premises in the town from which it took its name is up for sale or rent…

From left to right: Kevan James, former Hampshire CCC player and host of the gala evening; Dave Abbott, chair of Blandford CC; and Nick Douch, from Douch Family Funeral Directors

Blandford Cricket Club bowled over by community award win

BLANDFORD Cricket Club’s work in the community has been rewarded with a prestigious honour. The club was awarded the Jack…

The crane is assisting with some eco-friendly changes at Dike & Son, Stalbridge

Crane looms over Stalbridge supermarket – but don’t panic, it’s cool…

A CRANE is looming over Stalbridge – but don’t worry, it’s cool… The vehicle has been brought in to assist…

The application is for two sites in Marnhull, and includes more than 120 homes, shops and business premises. Pictures: Bright Space/Dorset Council

Plans for 120 homes, shops and business premises at Marnhull revealed

PLANS for more than 100 homes, a food shop and business premises in Marnhull have been submitted. The “high quality”…

The Green Man, in King's Stag, has applied for permission to create caravan/motorhome plots. Picture: Google

Vale village pub applies for permission for caravan and motorhome plots

A LANDMARK Dorset pub has applied for permission to develop a site for caravans and motor homes. The Green Man,…

Gigaclear is bringing full-fibre broadband to Ilchester

Work set to begin on bringing full-fibre broadband to Somerset town

WORK is set to get underway this month on providing high-speed broadband to more than 1,000 homes and businesses…