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Police were called to Simla Tandoori, in Blandford, on Monday lunchtime

Police called to fight at Blandford restaurant – on a Monday lunchtime

POLICE were called to reports of a fight at a Blandford restaurant on Monday lunchtime (December 18). Officers were called…

The Crown Hotel is offering a free place at the table for people alone this Christmas

Blandford restaurant offering free Christmas dinner to people spending big day alone

A BLANDFORD restaurant is offering a bit of Christmas cheer to people spending the big day alone. The Crown Hotel,…

Around 21 million journeys are set to take place before Christmas

Christmas traffic: Study reveals the best time to drive as 21m hit the road

AROUND 21 million trips will be made in the great Christmas getaway of 2023, according to a new study. Drivers…

The homes could be built next to the St Mary's Hill development, at Blandford St Mary. Picture: Google

Plan for up to 135 new homes on land near Blandford

UP to 135 new homes could be built on land near Blandford. A planning application has been submitted to Dorset…

The alleged assault took place in Station Yard, Gillingham, police said. Picture: Google

Blandford man arrested after alleged assault on a woman in Gillingham

A MAN has been arrested after a woman was allegedly assaulted in Gillingham. The incident, in Station Yard, happened at…

Mayor of Blandford Forum, Cllr Hugo Mieville, handed out awards in the town

Festive window displays in Blandford handed awards by the mayor

SHOP windows in Blandford serving up a festive feast of decorations were rewarded with certificates. Last week, Mayor of Blandford…

Lord Markham joins the turf-cutting ceremony at St Ann’s Hospital in Poole

Work underway on £70m mental health projects in Dorset

WORK is officially underway on more than £70 million worth of projects to improve mental health care in Dorset. ‘Spade…

The man was attacked on a corner of High Street in Wimborne, police said. Picture: Google

Man suffers broken jaw after attack by gang in Wimborne

A MAN suffered a broken jaw after being kicked in the head during an assault in Wimborne. The victim, a…

Care home enjoys ABBA-themed Christmas party

DANCING Queens took to the floor at an ABBA-themed Christmas party at a Hamworthy care home. Memory lane residents at…

Ringwood marketing firm makes the move to Southbourne

A RINGWOOD marketing firm has upped sticks after 15 years and moved to Bournemouth. Halo Design Associates opened the doors…