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The UK Government's Levelling Up fund

More than £6 million available for Dorset business and community projects

LEVELLING up cash will be available for Dorset businesses, community groups and organisations from next week. 

Boots, in Wincanton High Street, will close in March it is understood. Picture: Google

Boots pharmacy in Wincanton to close in March, says town council

BOOTS in Wincanton is closing next year, it has been claimed. The store, in the High Street, is understood to…

The Square Bistro in Poundbury is on the move - but only next door. Picture: Google

Popular Poundbury restaurant on the move – to the premises next door!

A POPULAR Poundbury eatery is moving – to the premises next door. The Square Bistro has revealed it is relocating…

The Dolphin in Blandford has reopened after a £150,000 makeover

The Dolphin pub in Blandford re-opens after £150,000 makeover: Pictures

A POPULAR Blandford pub has reopened after a £135,000 makeover. The Dolphin, in East Street, has been refurbished after award-winning…

Jeff Mould ran The Wincanton Cobbler for more than four decades. Picture: Google

Jeff Mould – the Wincanton Cobbler – has passed away, aged 84

THE man known as the Wincanton Cobbler – Jeff Mould – has passed away. A staple of the High Street…

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance in Action. Photo: DSAA.

Air Ambulance calls for Christmas donations after record incidents

DORSET and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) has launched its first-ever Christmas appeal, in a bid to raise…

The Plankbridge Hut House is available for £95,000

See inside the tiny £95,000 house that could solve the housing crisis…

FANCY living – or working – in a hut on wheels? A Dorset company, inspired by a landmark barn in…

Dorset Police has released a series of posters for businesses this Christmas. Picture: Dorset Police

Police campaign to boost business and shopper safety this Christmas

A NEW police campaign is helping people – and businesses – in Dorset have a Safer Christmas. The initiative, from…

Shepton Mallet Prison is set to close on January 2, 2024. Picture: Cove Group

Shepton Mallet prison to close with the loss of 18 jobs

SHEPTON Mallet Prison is to close in January, with the loss of 18 jobs, it has been announced. The attraction,…

NPB Utilities Ltd has applied for permission for a new base at Henstridge Airfield. Pictures: Google

Water firm wants to build new base at Henstridge Airfield

A WATER firm wants to build new premises at Henstridge Airfield. Agent AR Dalziel has applied to Somerset Council for…