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…
Bin collection strikes set to cause ‘widespread’ disruption in Somerset
BIN collections in Somerset will suffer ‘widespread and significant disruption’ if workers walk out this month. Members of the Unite…
Landmark Wincanton garage in convenience store plan
A LANDMARK Wincanton garage is set to be converted into a convenience store if plans are approved. A planning application…
Sherborne business supports national charity for the second year running
Sherborne business supports national charity for the second year running, supporting children and young people with cancer THE founder of…
King’s Birthday Honours: Full list of Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset
ONE of Britain’s most successful tennis players, a care campaigner and the chief executive of Somerset Council are among…
Gillingham café plans expansion for more restaurant and community use
PLANS to expand a landmark Gillingham café to offer evening meals alongside conference and community facilities have been submitted. The…
