Wilko enters administration putting 12,000 jobs at risk
HOMEWARES retailer Wilko has gone into administration – putting around 12,000 jobs at risk. The company, which had been working…
How to install 21st century technology – at a 14th century castle…
UNDERSTANDABLY, high-speed broadband was not at the top of the list when designing buildings in the 14th century. However, for…
Tributes to Peter Douch – of Douch Family Funeral Directors – who has died, aged 76
WELL-KNOWN Dorset businessperson Peter Douch – formerly managing director and chairman of the family’s funeral group – has died,…
Huge map of Sherborne wouldn’t fit in firm’s new offices
A MAP of Sherborne dating back almost 200 years is set to be preserved for the public. The document, compiled…
Harts of Stur picks up four top awards at Housewares Awards
A DORSET store picked up four gongs in a national retail awards. Harts of Stur added the quartet of trophies…
Plans for huge 330-acre quarry between Dorchester and Bovington submitted
PLANS for a 330-acre quarry between Dorchester and Bovington have been submitted. The scheme, on land at Hurst Farm and…
New rules make ‘pop-up’ campsites easier for landowners
LAND can be used as a campsite for up to 60 days in any calendar year without planning permission,…
Charminster nursery gets ‘good’ Ofsted rating
STAFF and youngsters at a Dorset nursery are celebrating after being ranked ‘good’ by inspectors. Tops Charminster, on Claremont Avenue,…
New manager at Blandford and Corfe Mullen funeral directors
BRANCHES of a funeral director in Blandford and Corfe Mullen have a new manager. Lucy Lester has taken over at…
Hotel chain Premier Inn buys former M&S store in Dorchester
PREMIER Inn is to open a 100-bed hotel in Dorchester. The chain has announced the purchase of the former Marks…
