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What the new store could look like from the A357 Picture: Aldi

Plans to bring new Aldi store to Sturminster Newton

BUDGET supermarket giant Aldi has confirmed it is looking at creating a new store in Sturminster…

The former office building and store would be turned into a cafe and offices under the plans Picture: Proctor Watts Cole Rutter

Plans unveiled for café and car park for site near Gillingham Railway Station

A VACANT haulage yard next to the railway station in Gillingham could be turned into a…

The plans were well supported Picture: Google

Plans approved to bring new wine bar to Gillingham

WINE lovers in Gillingham can rejoice after plans to create a new wine bar in the…

Back British Farming Day took place on Wednesday (September 10) Picture: NFU

Majority of people in south west would pay more for higher-welfare British products, survey reveals

MORE than half of south west shoppers would pay more for British higher-welfare labelled products rather…

The pub has been praised for its warm atmosphere

Historic Marnhull pub crowned one of UK’s best for cask ale

A PUB in Marnhull has been singled out as one of the best places to enjoy…

The hub is expected to open in spring 2026 Picture: Shaftesbury Town Council

Calls for café operators at upcoming Mampitts Community Hub in Shaftesbury

A NEW community hub is coming to Shaftesbury – and experienced operators are being sought to…

From left; West Dorset CAMRA chair Bruce Mead, landlord Alex Marshall and competition coordinator Kylie Stroud. Picture: Rich Gabe

West Dorset pub scoops gong for best garden

A PUB outside Bridport has been handed an award for having the best pub garden in West Dorset. The West…

The Woodman, Bridport, has been crowned regional cider and perry pub of the year by CAMRA. Picture: Rich Gabe/CAMRA

Traditional Dorset drinking hole crowned cider and perry pub of the year

A TRADITIONAL drinking hole has been crowned regional Cider and Perry Pub of the Year – and the best…

Golf simulator and sandwich bar planned for Shaftesbury

A NEW golf simulator and sandwich bar could be coming to Shaftesbury if plans are given the green light. The…

Taste has been running the museum cafe since 2021

Museum food nights will no longer run amid claims of 550% “cost increase”

SPECIAL food nights which offered attendees a museum tour have come to an end – prompting an online spat…