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Blackmarsh Farm is found on the A30 in Sherborne Picture: Google

New farm shop planned for Sherborne’s Blackmarsh Farm

A NEW farm shop has been proposed for the outskirts of Sherborne. A planning application has been submitted to Dorset…

The plans were approved by Dorset Council on January 13 Picture: Orme

Five new houses to be built on former chicken farm in Gillingham

FIVE new houses can be built on the outskirts of Gillingham after plans were approved by Dorset Council last…

The Bank House Brasserie, in Sturminster Newton, is closing down in February. Picture: Google

Landmark Dorset restaurant shutting down “with deep sadness”

A DORSET restaurant is shutting down next month. Bank House Brasserie, in Sturminster Newton, is shutting for the final time…

The fire devastated the building last month Picture: Dorchester Fire Station

Calls to speed up clean-up operation in Dorchester following fire

DORCHESTER’S mayor is urging authorities to act “as quickly as possible” to clean up a street and carry out…

Businesses may need to invest in new recycling bins and signage as part of the new rules Picture: Dorset Council

Dorset businesses urged to take note of these changes to waste collections

NEW rules surrounding waste collections are set to come into place later this year in Dorset. Businesses and organisations will…

The Blackdown Motor Company site in Walton is empty. Picture: Paul Jones/Somerset Leveller

Somerset car dealership closes last site after 50 years in business

A LANDMARK Somerset motor dealership has closed. Blackmore Motor Company, which was based in Main Street, Walton, near Street, closed…

Police want to trace this person after a burglary at Spar, in Sturminster Marshall. Pictures: Dorset Police

Cigarettes and tobacco worth almost £2,000 stolen from Spar in Sturminster Marshall

ALMOST £2,000 worth of cigarettes and tobacco were stolen from The Spar shop in Sturminster Marshall. The store, in Station…

Philip Coward is the new chair of the Wiltshire Bobby Van charity

Leader of Mere brushmaker sweeps into new role with Wiltshire charity

CHAIR of renowned Mere brush-maker Hillbrush – Philip Coward – said a day out with the Wiltshire Bobby Van…

The awards ceremony takes place at Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth on February 6 Picture: Dorset Tourism Awards

Finalists revealed for Dorset Tourism Awards

59 BUSINESSES and organisations across Dorset have been highlighted for the work they do to further tourism in the…

Somerset Council hopes the area will become a popular focal point for the community Picture: Somerset Council

“State-of-the-art” amphitheatre set to open in Yeovil in January

AN amphitheatre-style space is set to open to the public in Yeovil in the New Year. The area at the…