Business

All the latest business news, events and gatherings featuring the area’s most exciting and innovative companies.

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…

Motor dealer branch director completes Weymouth Ironman for good causes

THE director of a Wiltshire care dealership traded one set of wheels for another to complete a gruelling ironman…

UPDATES: Wincanton to ‘shut last depot’ in town from which it took its name: Union

TRANSPORT company Wincanton is to close its last depot in the town from which it takes its name, it…

Landmark crane at famous Somerset wood trader to be demolished

A CRANE on a landmark woodworking site in Somerset is set to be demolished. A planning application has been submitted…