Paul Jones

Wilko in Ferndown set for Poundland conversion after sites sold

WILKO in Ferndown is set to become a Poundland after a deal for the budget chain to buy up…

Blandford’s oldest resident – Annie ‘Nan’ Dennett – has passed away at 110

ANNIE ‘Nan’ Dennett – who turned 110 in July – has passed away. Tributes have been paid to Nan, a…

Dorset families urged to check on free school meals: Here’s how

FAMILIES are being urged to check if their children are eligible for free school meals – saving them up…

Dorset Chamber shortlisted for national award

A DORSET business group has been shortlisted for a national award. The Dorset Chamber is a finalist in the Chamber…

Plans for new special needs school in Wimborne submitted

PLANS for a new special needs school (SEN) in Wimborne have been unveiled. A planning application has been submitted to…

Man dies after early-morning fire in Thorncombe Close, Poole

A MAN has died after a flat fire in Poole. Firefighters were called to the property, in Thorncombe Close, in…

Appeal after crash on the A35 between Rhinefield and Holmsley

POLICE are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed a crash – or the moments leading up to it…

Law firm helping eco charity through Ringwood Carnival partnership

A LAW firm is helping staff get their hands dirty in a bid to make Ringwood greener.

New Superintendent Minister for Wimborne and Christchurch Methodist Circuit

A NEW Superintendent Minister has been appointed at a Wimborne and Christchurch church. The Christchurch and Wimborne Methodist Circuit has…

Somerset, Wiltshire & Dorset towns top new Which? list of best inland destinations

SOMERSET, Wiltshire and Dorset were all represented at the top of a table listing the UK’s favourite inland destinations. Consumer…