Peter Douch steps down

After a long career that has seen him work around the world, the chairman of a well-known Dorset business has finally stepped down from the board of directors. Peter Douch has retired from Douch Family Funeral Directors.

Corfe knees-up

More than 300 runners took part in this year’s 5k and one mile races following the 50th annual Corfe Mullen Carnival – a record number. These included 208 entrants in the adult race – up 10 per cent on last year – and 125 in the junior section – up a whopping 50 per cent. Wendy Percey from Lesley Shand … Read More

Funeral directors show bias

Cranborne Bowling Club has announced a new sponsorship deal with a well-known local funeral director. Douch & Small, based in Wimborne and part of the Douch Family Funeral Directors group, has got behind the 65-year-old club. The bowlers play at the village’s recreation ground and compete in the Westbrook Mixed Triples League. They also have a fixture card full of … Read More