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ASDA 'weighing its options' after Blandford Forum TESCO expansion approval.

By forum_news at 15:13 on 15/02/12

BLANDFORD FORUM - Yesterday's decision by North Dorset District Council to approve plans for a larger TESCO in the town have raised a big question mark over the proposal to develop an area to the north of the town. The proposal, which culminated in a planning application currently under consideration, would create a business centre at Blandford Heights and include new business units alongside an ASDA supermarket and petrol station. ...
NDDC gives green light to Blandford Tesco Expansion

By forum_news at 14:59 on 15/02/12

BLANDFORD FORUM - Yesterday (14.02.12) North Dorset Distric Council granted planning permission to TESCO for its proposed extension to the existing store at Stour Park, Blandford St. Mary. The decision concluded an application process which has taken several years to complete. Most recently, the tabling of an application by rival supermarket ASDA for a new supermarket in Blandford, delayed the decision making process. Why expand...
Theft From Church Near Blandford Forum - Information Needed

By forum_news at 10:30 on 07/02/12

BLANDFORD FORUM - Police are appealing for witnesses or any information after a theft from the Holy Trinity Church on Manor Road, Stourpaine. Seven brass vases, part of a lectern and another desk lectern were stolen from the church between 2pm on Monday 30th and 8.30am on Tuesday 31st January 2012. Police Constable Craig Cameron, of Blandford Police, said "Flowers from the vases have been found on the floor. The brass lectern...
Snow Falls in Blandford Forum

By james_bfp at 17:37 on 04/02/12

Okay, so its not very much snow (yet) but it is snowing here and its laying in my back garden - as you can see. The forecast for this area is decidedly undecided. The Met Office is fairly certain that we'll be seeing more rain than snow overnight but elsewhere forecasts are predicting up to 10cm of pure white fun/inconvenience (delete as appropriate to your point of view). Either way Blandford Forum People will be keeping an eye on...
50 Year Old Man found with head injuries outside Blandford Pub

By forum_news at 17:26 on 04/02/12

BLANDFORD FORUM - Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a 50 year old man was discovered with serious head injuries on the pavement outside the Stour Inn Pub today (Sat 4th Feb) at 2.15am. The injured man, who is from Blandford, was taken to Dorset County Hospital where he is reported to be in a serious, but stable, condition. Detective Sergeant Paul Auger said, "It is not clear how the man suffered his...

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Larksmead to host Diamond Jubilee Beacon in Blandford Forum

By james_bfp

There wasn't much going on in Blandford for the Royal Wedding last year so I wonder how this will...

By james_bfp at 16:10 on 31/01/12

2012 is the year of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and plans for celebration have already begun. The town's Beacon which will be positioned at Larksmeade, will be lit on Monday 4th June 2012 and is now officially registered at www.diamondjubileebeacons.co.uk The aim is to get at least 2,012 beacons lit the length and breadth of the country, including the Isle of Man, the Commonwealth and other countries. Only Queen Victoria has previously...
6 Boroughs join North Dorset for new Waste Service

By james_bfp

It is a lot of bins, but I'm sure we'll all get used to it.

By james_bfp at 15:38 on 31/01/12

Last year we reported on a presentation given at the DT11 Forum Partnership's meeting by the Dorset Waste Partnership. The focus was on the disparate nature of the waste services across Dorset which varied in size and scope, and had different providers and different facilities in various areas. In fact, there were 12 different systems across the county resulting in a huge inconsistency in service and a lot of wasted cash. Last week,...
North Dorset Council provides an easier way to register births and deaths.

By james_bfp

Good, never had to do either but I can imaging the admin is the last thing you want to deal with in...

By james_bfp at 16:26 on 31/01/12

BLANDFORD - North Dorset District Council (NDDC) are seeking to make the process of registering births and deaths a whole lot less stressful with its "Tell Us Once" service. The initiative enables people to notify a registrar of a birth or a death, who will then circulate the information to all relevent areas of the local authority. Councillor Audrey Burch, portfolio holder for Community at NDDC said, "Dealing with...
Blandford Forum TESCO / ASDA Face off delayed until Feb 14th

By alice_beaks

I think the ASDA option probably is a better deal for the town, but it's shame it has to be one or...

By james_bfp at 15:51 on 31/01/12

It may be Valentines Day but there'll be no love lost between ASDA and Tesco on February 14th when North Dorset District Council is due to consider plans to extend the existing Tesco supermarket. The decision was supposed to have been made before Christmas, however the tabling of a rival application by ASDA made the council put off the decision until it had collected more information. Tesco's plans are opposed by ASDA which is in turn...
New ASDA for Blandford Forum? Update and Images

By Oracle99

Come on Asda !!!! we need more employment in Blandford, and unless you want a world where Tesco...

By james_bfp at 20:11 on 07/10/11

BLANDFORD FORUM - A few more details surfacing about the proposed ASDA supermarket at Kites Corner, Blandford Forum. The supermarket is to be a part of a larger business centre - a "phased development of low-cost, flexible business units" that will be arranged around what is described as a 'mid-sized' ASDA supermarket with cafe and petrol station. A bus service to link the development with the town and other outlying...