Couple restore landmark Wareham shopfront – and open to the public
A LANDMARK Wareham building has been lovingly restored and re-opened as a gallery and furniture business. Dorset designers and furniture…
Poole care home resident celebrates Indian Independence Day in style
A POOLE care home celebrated Indian Independence Day in style, with one resident in particular enjoying the day. August 15…
Wilko enters administration putting 12,000 jobs at risk
HOMEWARES retailer Wilko has gone into administration – putting around 12,000 jobs at risk. The company, which had been working…
Tributes to Peter Douch – of Douch Family Funeral Directors – who has died, aged 76
WELL-KNOWN Dorset businessperson Peter Douch – formerly managing director and chairman of the family’s funeral group – has died,…
Plans for huge 330-acre quarry between Dorchester and Bovington submitted
PLANS for a 330-acre quarry between Dorchester and Bovington have been submitted. The scheme, on land at Hurst Farm and…
New rules make ‘pop-up’ campsites easier for landowners
LAND can be used as a campsite for up to 60 days in any calendar year without planning permission,…
Charminster nursery gets ‘good’ Ofsted rating
STAFF and youngsters at a Dorset nursery are celebrating after being ranked ‘good’ by inspectors. Tops Charminster, on Claremont Avenue,…
New manager at Corfe Mullen and Blandford funeral directors
BRANCHES of a funeral director in Corfe Mullen and Blandford have a new manager. Lucy Lester has taken over at…
Cruise ship’s early arrival gives Dorset economy a much-needed boost
RESTAURANTS, bars and shops got a welcome boost when a cruise ship docked for longer than expected. Due to poor…
Swanage hostel could close – and be returned to private home
BACKPACKERS could have one less place to stay in Swanage if plans to change the use of a town-centre…