Landmark Blandford shop could close after 30 years serving the town
A POPULAR Blandford store is up for sale – and could close – as the owners want to retire…
Popular Hendover Cafe in Dorchester closes
A POPULAR Dorchester cafe has closed as it is “no longer viable”. Owner Paul Collins has announced the Hendover Cafe,…
Planning permission sought – for illuminated pencil sharpener
A RETROSPECTIVE planning application has been submitted for permission to install an illuminated pencil sharpener. The application, to Somerset Council,…
Commuters welcome tasty fare as café at Gillingham train station re-opens
THE café at Gillingham train station has reopened – offering snacks and more to help commuters fend off hunger. Behind…
Zeals pub wants to demolish outbuildings to extend seating terrace
OUTBUILDINGS at a Wiltshire pub could be demolished to make space for more customer seating. Atlas Planning Group, on behalf…
Cash machine plan for new One Stop store in Wincanton
A CASH point is set to be installed at a new convenience store in Wincanton. One Stop Stores Ltd, through…
Wessex Internet shortlisted for rural Oscar
A DORSET internet firm has been nominated for a rural Oscar. Wessex Internet has been revealed as a finalist in…
New owners – and new name – for Shaftesbury eco shop
SHAFTESBURY’S eco shop – Forget Me Not – has new owners and a new look. The former Coconut and Cotton…
Gillingham rallies round deli after late-night break-in
CUSTOMERS and neighbouring businesses have rallied round a Gillingham shop which suffered a break-in. The front door of Little Poland…
Signs for new Castle Cary store revealed in planning application
PLANS have been submitted for signs at a new convenience store in Castle Cary. Pegasus Group, on behalf of Co-Operative…