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A host of festive feasts will be on offer at the Athelhampton House Food & Drink Christmas Fair

Festive food to tickle tastebuds at Athelhampton House Christmas Fair

FESTIVE flavours will be the order of the day at an event next month. On Saturday and Sunday, November 25…

The application is for the rear of the Three Kings restaurant, in Salisbury Street, Blandford - pictured here in June. Picture: Google

Blandford restaurant applies for permission for outdoor seating area

A BLANDFORD restaurant is hoping to install an outside seating area. The Three Kings eatery, in Salisbury Street, has submitted…

From left: Alistair Doxat-Purser, Mayor of Blandford Cllr Hugo Mieville, Hayley Britton, Heidi Roberts and Gail Del-Pinto from Nourish

Blandford Foodbank+ re-launches as Nourish after major refurbishment

A VENTURE that started life as a small foodbank has re-opened at refurbished premises as a community hub, larder…

Ferndown Wetherspoons closure date confirmed – despite Nightjar drinkers’ petition

A POPULAR Wetherspoon pub in Dorset is set to close next month. The pub chain, known as ‘Spoons, has chosen…

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…

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…