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The plans have received the backing of Gillingham Town Council Picture: Google

Continental style wine bar could fill empty High Street shop in Gillingham

A NEW “relaxed” wine bar could soon come to Gillingham if plans are approved. Plans have been submitted to Dorset…

A person was reportedly hurt after they were hit by a stone Picture: Google

Historic Blandford church vandalised and one person hurt as stones smash windows

A CHURCH in Blandford was targeted by vandals who threw stones at the Grade I listed building, which shattered…

Paul Crocker, inset, believes the Tess Square scheme is right for Marnhull

Marnhull plan will “help future generations”, says man behind Tess Square plan

“WHAT is the right future for the village? What inspires people? We’re trying to build the right place for…

A 'blood moon' might be visible on Friday morning, weather permitting

Stargazers urged to get up early to view lunar eclipse this week

STARGAZERS are being urged to get up early on Friday morning (March 14) to be in with a chance…

The postbox was installed last month Picture: Blandford Forum Town Council

‘Letters to Heaven’ postbox in Blandford helps the bereaved connect with loved ones

BEREAVED people in Blandford Forum can now write letters to their loved ones that are no longer here thanks…

The Great Wave and the boy on the bike are some of the toppers that are being auctioned

Postbox topper masterpieces at Shaftesbury’s Gold Hill to be auctioned off for charities

SOME of the most popular postbox toppers that have featured at the top of Shaftesbury’s iconic Gold Hill are…

Staff from Wessex Group presented the cheque to Marie Curie Picture: Wessex Group

Shaftesbury company’s year of fundraising raises £5,000 for Marie Curie

A SHAFTESBURY-based company raised £5,000 for charity thanks to a successful year full of fundraising activities. Staff at the Wessex…

Award winners from the DCH ceremony

Dorset County Hospital apprentices recognised at trust awards

THE achievements of apprentices at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) have been recognised at an awards ceremony. DCH currently has more…

Clockwise from top left: The Newt, the Grosvenor Arms, The Old Bell Hotel and the Manor House

Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire hotels make Times top 100 places to stay list

A NUMBER of hotels, inns and resorts in Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset make a new list of the best…

Drop-in event to discuss affordable homes for rent plan for Sherborne

AFFORDABLE homes for rental in Sherborne could be built – and residents are being urged to have their say. The…