Beaminster23 Jan 2026Award-winning restaurant to close amid rising costsThe Ollerod will close its kitchen from March, blaming rising costs for food, staff and utilities.23 Jan 20263 Jan 2026Is love in the air for beavers Chip and Willow?Chip and Willow replace Woody and Twiggy who escaped from Mapperton Estate in 2024.3 Jan 202611 Dec 2025Parkland housing plan 'threatens albino badgers'The owner of Parnham House wants to build 82 houses to raise money to restore the fire-hit building.11 Dec 20251 Dec 2025Designer homes plan published for fire-hit estateThe owner of Parnham House wants to build 82 houses to raise money to restore the stately home.1 Dec 202523 Nov 2025Martin Clunes revives fair to raise hospital cashBuckham Fair will return to raise funds for Dorset County Hospital's new emergency department.23 Nov 202517 Oct 2025Broadband restored four days after car crash outageHundreds of customers in Beaminster were without broadband for four days after a car crash and fire.17 Oct 202516 Oct 2025Broadband set to return after car crash outageHundreds of customers in Beaminster have had no broadband since a car crashed into a telegraph pole.16 Oct 202515 Oct 2025Engineers assess impact after car fire cuts broadbandHundreds of customers in Beaminster have had no broadband since a car crashed into a telegraph pole.15 Oct 202514 Oct 2025Car fire cuts off internet to homes and businessesCustomers in Beaminster have had no broadband since a car crashed into a telegraph pole.14 Oct 2025...