3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (639+ words) Tourism businesses across Dorset are in the running for top honours. The latest finalists have been announced in the Dorset Tourism Awards, which celebrate excellence across the county’s visitor economy. After three months of judging by an independent panel, the…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (396+ words) Hunt's Food Group is an independent food and drink wholesaler based in Sherborne, supplying pubs, restaurants, care homes, schools, and convenience stores across the South West. Built on genuine local knowledge and a hands-on approach to service, the company has…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (362+ words) A community hall has officially opened following a major refurbishment and extension. The newly transformed Willowbed Hall in Chickerell was unveiled during a ceremony attended by councillors, project partners, contractors, community representatives, hall users and residents. The upgrade marks the…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (508+ words) A tenant has accused Magna Housing of mishandling repair concerns at his home after repeated inspections into windows, communal stairs, a fire door and noise issues. Mark Allington claims surveyors and contractors have repeatedly attended to assess problems, but that…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (350+ words) An award-winning venue has unveiled a new Japanese-themed garden designed for events. The venue was recently named one of the top five "Remarkable Stays" in the UK by Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud. Kitty Ebdon, owner of Karmacations, said: "We…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (603+ words) US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv on Sunday in their first official visit to Ukraine as part of a renewed push for peace after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Their trip follows a meeting with Russian…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (82+ words) A fantastic weekend at Dorset County Show continues today. Crowds flocked to the showground yesterday to enjoy monster trucks, stunt horses, and headline music on a sunny Saturday. Monster truck fans were treated to a car-crushing display from Big Pete…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (599+ words) Martin Lewis has urged households on standard energy tariffs to consider fixing their bills now, warning that waiting could leave them paying more during the expensive winter months. The Money Saving Expert founder says a cheap fixed deal is likely…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (340+ words) A VILLAGE community centre has been granted permission to sell alcohol seven days a week, despite concerns being raised over fire safety and access for emergency vehicles. One of the conditions for the licence for the Child Okeford Station Road…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (347+ words) A WEYMOUTH diner has had its Premises Licence revoked after the Home Office Immigration team found an illegal worker employed at the business. A Dorset Council licensing sub-committee decided to revoke the licence for the Surfside Diner in New Street,…...