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LS Flooring, left, and the Parachute Tap Room & Bar were among companies hit by the flooding in Sherborne

Sherborne business “ruined in an afternoon” after being hit by floods

THE owner of a Sherborne business says two decades of work was “ruined in an afternoon” after floods hit…

The owners of The Filling Station, in Gillingham, took an unusual approach to highlight a flash flooding problem...

For the ducks’ sake: Gillingham cafe stages unusual puddle protest

A GILLINGHAM cafe staged a ‘quacking’ protest over drainage problems that cause flash flooding outside the eatery. The Filling Station,…

The brewery would be developed on land at Patson Hill Farm, Sandford Orcas

Apex Brewery submits bid for new premises near Sherborne

PLANS have been submitted for a new brewery at Sandford Orcas. The Apex Brewery, founded by Alex…

Cullingford Carpets in Wincanton closed at the end of last year

Cullingford Carpets in Wincanton shuts down “retail side” of business

A FAMILY-run Wincanton company has ceased retail trading, it is understood. Cullingford Carpets & Interiors, which was established in 1978,…

The new Glastonbury Town Deal Supply Chain website

Firms urged to sign up for Glastonbury Town Deal supply chain website

BUSINESSES are being encouraged to register to be the first to find out about contracts emerging from the £23…

A team from the DCCF's regular fundraising bowling events.

Breakthrough cervical cancer treatment welcomed by Dorset charity

A DORSET charity has hailed a breakthrough treatment for cervical cancer, revealed at a major medical conference. The treatment was…

The application is for the rear of the Three Kings restaurant, in Salisbury Street, Blandford - pictured here in June. Picture: Google

Blandford restaurant applies for permission for outdoor seating area

A BLANDFORD restaurant is hoping to install an outside seating area. The Three Kings eatery, in Salisbury Street, has submitted…

The gym, cafe and more have re-opened at Holbrook Manor Hotel & Spa, near Wincanton. Picture: Holbrook Manor

Holbrook Manor Hotel & Spa re-opens a month after shock closure: See inside

A WINCANTON club and hotel that left staff and customers shocked when it closed suddenly last month has…

Kerry O'Brien, owner of Penn Hill Flowers, is backing the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF) with amazing blooms

Dorset florist backing cancer charity with bouquets after her own diagnosis

IN June last year, florist Kerry O’Brien received the news everyone fears. She was diagnosed with breast cancer. Having gone…

Chamber chief executive officer, Ian Girling, at the Dorset Business Awards

Best in the county crowned at Dorset Business Awards

THE best of Dorset business was honoured at a glittering awards ceremony – which returned for the first time…