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Mayor of Blandford opens new family-run steakhouse, Jerry’s

A NEW steakhouse, wine bar and café was officially opened by the mayor of Blandford. The mayor, Councillor Hugo Mieville,…

Acclaimed London chef set to take on Highcliffe restaurant

A CHEF and restaurateur famous for creating an acclaimed chain in London is turning his attention to Dorset with…

The Ringwood Brewery site will close after a sale could not be agreed

Ringwood Brewery to be sold, town premises to close

A FAMOUS Ringwood name is set to close premises in the town and be sold off. Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company…

Cooking… with Martha Legg

Hors D’oeuvres Martin says that I have an inner ‘Hyacinth Bouquet’ that comes out when we have friends or family…

Pop to Pimperne for coffee

Coffee lovers have a new place to visit in Pimperne after the opening of a new venture. Laurie Griffin has…

Poole Seafood Festival cancelled, organisers say

POOLE Seafood Festival has been called off. Organiser Dorset Food Festivals said the event, scheduled for June 2 to 4,…

Entries taste great at bake-off challenge

Lockyer’s Middle School held its very own bake-off challenge, modelled on the popular TV programme. The event was launched by…

Wimborne mayor opens Little Pickle at the mill café

A MAYORAL welcome was given to a new café at the historic Walford Mill. Little Pickle at The Mill was…

New café at Walford Mill in Wimborne to re-open next week

THE courtyard café at Wimborne’s historic Walford Mill will re-open next week. Mayor Carol Butter and town crier Chris Brown…

Prezzo in Wimborne closing, restaurant chain reveals

PREZZO in Wimborne is closing down, it has been announced. The firm says changing customer habits and spiralling costs have…