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The market was held monthly in Market Place, Blandford. Picture: Google

Blandford Farmers’ and Makers’ Market will NOT run in future

A MONTHLY market in Blandford will no longer take place, organisers have said. The Blandford Forum Farmers’ & Makers’ Market…

West Dorset MP Chris Loder welcomed Kemi Badenoch to the county this week

Business secretary Kemi Badenoch in Dorset for chamber Q&A

DORSET firms got the chance to hear about government policy from the Secretary of State herself this week. Business and…

The M&S Food store is closing down today. Picture: Sandpiper Stores

M&S in Wimborne closing down today

M&S in Wimborne closes today (April 26). The food store will shut for the final time this evening. A spokesperson for…

Jill Cornick worked at the store for 68 years

Clarks bids farewell to Blandford – and 68 years of service from Jill

WHEN the doors closed at Clarks in Blandford on Monday evening (April 22), it was the end of an…

Wessex Internet CEO, Hector Gibson Fleming, left, with proprietor of the Child Okeford Village Shop & Post Office, Andrew Stevenson-Hamilton

North Dorset businesses eye national finals after regional award wins

TWO North Dorset businesses – less than three miles apart – have won prestigious awards. Child Okeford Village Shop &…

The orchards at Dowding's will welcome visitors this weekend

Somerset cider farm celebration offers something for all the family

A CIDER farm near Wincanton is launching a new “celebration of fruit trees, flowers, food and drink” this weekend.

Family-run Plant World has been operating for three decades

Garden centre bids for cafe, workshop and seven new homes on site

SEVEN new homes, a café and a workshop could be built at a garden centre near Gillingham. Plant World has…

The Charlton House Hotel, at Shepton Mallet, has submitted a planning application - to replace steps. Pictures: Hill Reading Architects/Somerset Council

Planning sought to replace “a couple of damaged steps” at landmark Somerset hotel

IT may sound a minor job for many – replacing the front steps which have worn down over the…

The Original Factory Shop, in Station Road, Gillingham. Picture: Google

Perfume and Adidas shorts stolen in Gillingham shop raids

PERFUME and Adidas shorts were stolen in two incidents at a Gillingham shop last month. Police are investigating after thefts…

Two people allegedly tried to break in to TK Maxx in Babylon Hill, Yeovil. Picture: Google

Two arrested after alleged attempted break-in at TK Maxx near Sherborne

POLICE arrested two people who allegedly tried to force their way in to TK Maxx. The incident happened at the…