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The door at Scope, in Gillingham High Street, was one of those damaged. Picture: Google/FB

Windows and doors smashed at Gillingham shops in overnight incidents

THREE shops in Gillingham had windows and doors smashed – but it appears nothing was stolen. The incidents happened at…

Cullingford Carpets in Wincanton closed at the end of last year

Cullingford Carpets of Wincanton branded “rogue trader” in bombshell letter from trade body

A WINCANTON carpet retailer has been accused of being a “rotten apple” amid bombshell claims made by a trade…

Lloyds Bank, in Cheap Street, Sherborne, will close next year. Picture: Google

Lloyds closure in Sherborne “devastating blow”, says councillor: Full list of closures

LLOYDS Bank in Sherborne is closing next year, it has been revealed. The branch in Cheap Street will shut as…

The Kingston Veterinary Group is leaving Long Street and moving to the Coldharbour Business Park, inset

Sherborne vet on the move after 138 years

A SHERBORNE vet is moving into new premises. The Kingston Veterinary Group is leaving Long Street, moving the practice to…

Sherborne was revealed as the winner during a ceremony at the House of Lords

Sherborne wins sustainable town gong at national awards

SHERBORNE has been crowned the winner of a sustainability award. The town was revealed as the winner in the Sustainability…

Castle Cary premises evacuated after forklift fire

A CASTLE Cary building was evacuated after a forklift caught fire. Firefighters from Cary, Yeovil, Shepton Mallet and Wincanton, were…

Lyme Regis Nursing Home, in Pound Lane, could become a hotel if plans are approved. Picture: Google

Care home could be set for hotel conversion if plans are approved

A DORSET care home could be set to be converted into a hotel. A planning application has been submitted to…

Shaftesbury Carnival donated £600 to the Brave and Determined charity clothing company

Charity clothing firm handed £600 from Shaftesbury Carnival

A CHARITY clothing company that donates profits to help people get life-saving counselling has received a boost thanks to…

Papyrus, in Salisbury Street, Blandford, could close

Landmark Blandford shop could close after 30 years serving the town

A POPULAR Blandford store is up for sale – and could close – as the owners want to retire…

The Hendover Cafe in Dorchester has closed. Picture: Google

Popular Hendover Cafe in Dorchester closes

A POPULAR Dorchester cafe has closed as it is “no longer viable”. Owner Paul Collins has announced the Hendover Cafe,…