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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…

Lloyds Bank, in Wareham High Street, is set to close. Picture: Google

Wareham bank among dozens being shut by Lloyds: Full list

A WAREHAM bank is set to close amid a raft of branches being axed by Lloyds. The chain has announced…

Business is booming as millions of town centre trips made in winter

BUSINESSES in Poole are reporting growing momentum into 2026 with 5 million trips made to the town centre during…

Waste collection and play areas among priorities for council

BOURNEMOUTH, Christchurch and Poole Council is looking to build on a year of strong economic growth and community-focused projects. The…

New initiative will tackle empty shops in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

NEW powers could see empty shop units brought back into use quicker, as part of a pilot scheme to…

Managing partner of Blanchards Bailey Paul Dunlop Picture: Blanchards Bailey

Blanchards Bailey launches new full-service office in Weymouth

A LEADING legal firm has expanded its footprint in Dorset with the launch of a new…

A new tenant is needed so the pub can reopen Picture: Punch Pubs

Sadness as historic family-run Purbeck pub closes

A PUB near Wareham loved by locals pulled its last pint earlier this week.

The pair's quoted total for roofing work amounted to a staggering £119,600 Picture: Dorset Council

Rogue roofers conned vulnerable people in Dorset out of more than £100,000

A COUPLE who made thousands of pounds by conning elderly and vulnerable people in Dorset with…

Mayor of Bournemouth Jackie Edwards cutting the tape with Sam Everard Picture: SAMEE

Ground-breaking hub for disabled entrepreneurs opens in Bournemouth

BOURNEMOUTH-based charity SAMEE has officially opened the doors to its new home, The SAMEE House, in…

The plans were refused last Thursday (August 7) Pictures: Google/ Co-op

Plans for “too bright” digital display at Co-op in Wareham refused

PLANS to create a digital display at a Co-op in Wareham have been refused following concerns it would distract…