Wiltshire villagers agree purchase of their local pub – subject to a community vote
A VILLAGE campaign to save the local pub has reached a major milestone - to buy the property itself. The...
New state-of-the-art teaching kitchen opened at Milton Abbey School
A NEW state-of-the-art hospitalist kitchen has opened at a Dorset school - and will enable students to cook up tasty...
Village pub saved from closure named in 2027 Good Beer Guide
A VILLAGE pub saved from closure after a community campaign has been included in the latest Good Beer Guide. Around...
Top Gear legend James May launches new ale at The Royal Oak
TOP Gear legend, James May, has launched a brand new ale at his Wiltshire pub, saying: “If you want a...
Free family fun as Gillingham Rising makes debut
A NEW community-led organisation is inviting residents to celebrate the future of Gillingham at a free family event next month....
£30k on offer as Dorset searches for next Town of Culture
TOWNS are being given the chance to put themselves firmly on the map as applications now open to become Dorset...
Shirley back behind the bar in Sherborne after 26-year break!
A 78-YEAR-OLD 'grandlord' pulled her first pint for 26 years during a return visit to her former pub. Shirley Mayo...
From kitchens to community: Dorset cooking push grows
COMMUNITY groups across Dorset are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves and launch their own cooking clubs. The recent...
Dorset café apologises and suspends staff member over ‘depressed f****’ receipt description
A FAMILY that hosted a wake at a Dorset café have spoken of their fury after being shocked to find...
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...
