Blandford streets to close for roadworks in coming weeks
A NUMBER of streets in Blandford are set to be closed for work to bring faster broadband to…
Mere car dealership drives home success with national award
A MERE car dealership has picked up a top national prize. FJ Chalke & Vale Motors, on Salisbury Street, has…
Plans submitted for makeover at landmark Frome hotel
A LANDMARK Frome hotel could get an internal and external makeover if plans are approved. Heritage Potential and Simple Simon…
Sturminster Newton pub The Bull Tavern to re-open next month
A POPULAR Sturminster Newton pub is re-opening next month. After being closed for some months, The Bull Tavern, in Common…
At The Chapel in Bruton plans changes to “unsafe” layout
A POPULAR Bruton restaurant has applied for a number of changes to the listed premises. A planning application has been…
Bid for two new bedrooms at landmark Shaftesbury hotel
AN underused function room at a Shaftesbury hotel could be converted into two new bedrooms. Makcenzie Wheeler Architecture and Interiors…
West Dorset MP calls for former Post Office boss to lose CBE
A DORSET MP has called for former Post Office boss Paula Vennells to have her CBE removed. Chris Loder (Con,…
Landmark Wincanton garage has closed – but car sales continue
A LANDMARK Wincanton car business has closed – but another continues. The garage at Bridge Motors, in Silver Street,…
Broadband firm fined £28,000 over roadworks in Street and Frome
A BROADBAND firm has been ordered to pay more than £34,000 over roadworks in Street and Frome. Truespeed Communications Ltd…
Pharmacies open on Christmas Day in Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire
A NUMBER of pharmacies are opening on Christmas Day for those in need of advice and medication. Below is a…
