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Council highlights £1.73bn visitor economy in national tourism celebration

TOURISM ambassadors and businesses are joining forces to champion Dorset as a diverse destination throughout English Tourism Week (March…

Six years at the top: Care South again ranked in UK’s best care groups

CARE South has been named one of the UK’s Top 20 Care Home Groups for the sixth consecutive year,…

The Plaza cinema, in Wincanton, is now open. Picture: Paul Jones

Wincanton’s new cinema – The Plaza – is OPEN!

THE first customers at Wincanton’s new cinema are currently enjoying Zootropolis 2 on the opening day of the…

Chamber names new chairman amid expansion plans

A NEW chairman has been appointed to lead the Shaftesbury and District Chamber of Commerce. Jim Chetwode has taken on…

Council offering tradespeople chance to join national accreditation scheme

A ONE-OFF scheme has been launched offering local tradespeople the chance to join a national accreditation scheme at half…

Community banking launches in Gillingham after High Street closure

RESIDENTS in Gillingham will soon have access to essential banking services once again thanks to a new community banking…

A three-screen cinema is planned for the building in South Street, Wincanton. Picture: Google

Opening date for Wincanton Cinema revealed – and it is soon!

WINCANTON will welcome a new cinema in February, it has been confirmed. The new venue, at an Art Deco building…

Blandford businesses sparkle in Christmas Window Competition

FESTIVE cheer was celebrated in Blandford this week as the winners of the Christmas Window Competition were presented with…

Shaftesbury shops shine for Christmas

SHAFTESBURY comes alive this evening for Late Night Christmas Shopping, organised by the chamber of commerce. Residents and visitors are…

Blandford already boasts an M&S Foodstore. Picture: Google

M&S looking to expand in Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset: Here’s where

MARKS and Spencer is looking to open a host of new Dorset stores in the coming years. The firm, known…