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The Forum Frier, in Blandford, makes the NFFF top 40 chip shops list. Pictures: NFFF/Google

Just one Dorset chip shop makes top 40 list ahead of Good Friday chippy tea!

A CHIPPY tea is a Friday night tradition across the UK. And to celebrate this Good Friday, the National Federation…

The Shack has been a popular venue for a decade

Popular venue The Shack closes down after 10 years due to “financial climate”

A POPULAR Spetisbury venue has closed down “due to the financial climate” after 10 years. The Shack, at Clapcotts Farm,…

Food at the restaurant has been praised by The Times Pictures: The Grosvenor Arms

Dorset hotel named in The Times list for best value stay

EXPERTS at The Times have named a Shaftesbury hotel as one of the best places to stay for under…

General manager David Hill said he is "incredibly proud" of his team Picture: The Clockspire

The Clockspire restaurant in Milborne Port scoops ‘Best Front of House Team’ prize

FINE dining restaurant The Clockspire has taken home the award for ‘Best Front of House Team’ in this year’s…

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…

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…

The previous owners have left following 18 years at the helm Picture: The Three Wishes

New owners take on the reins at Sherborne’s Three Wishes café

A POPULAR Sherborne café, bistro and bar is set to come under new ownership. Owners of The…

Nigel Turton, Phil Kimbrey and fellow director Badger Meadon Picture: The Penny Tap/CAMRA

The Penny Tap in Sixpenny Handley is ‘best rural pub in East Dorset’

A PUB in a Dorset village has been recognised with a prestigious award. The Penny Tap in Sixpenny Handley was…

The applicant will be hoping these revised plans will be approved by Somerset Council Picture: Somerset Council

Craft beer bar plan for Wincanton’s High Street resubmitted after initial refusal

A PLAN to bring a beer and bottle craft bar to Wincanton has been resubmitted after it was initially…

Warning after TikTok air fryer hack causes serious fire

AIR FRYER users are being asked to heed a warning over following potentially dangerous online trends. A video posted to…