Business

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The team at the Fox & Hounds Picture: Fox & Hounds

Wimborne pub reopens following six-figure refurbishment

A GRADE II listed pub in Little Canford near Wimborne Minster has officially reopened its doors to the public. The…

Fiona Harwood, chair of Wimborne BID, which is a business-led initiative is urging businesses to have their say on draft five-year renewal business plan Picture: Wimborne BID

Wimborne BID seeks reviews from businesses on draft renewal business plan

IT’S your business and your voice – that’s the message to the town’s traders from Wimborne BID (Business Improvement…

The Guardall family: David, Sally and Will Vowles Picture: Guardall

Guardall celebrates 10 years of business in Wimborne

WIMBORNE-based, independent security business Guardall Security Systems has proudly marked 10 years in West Borough – while preparing to…

Lidl wants to open a number of stores in Dorset this year. Picture: Lidl GB

Lidl set to open new store in Poole

LIDL has been granted planning permission to open up a new store in Poole. The new store is set to…

Lidl wants to open a number of stores in Dorset this year. Picture: Lidl GB

Lidl details Dorset towns where it wants to open new stores this year

BUDGET supermarket giant Lidl is aiming to open a number of new stores in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire. New plans…

The triumphant team from the Cricketers Arms Picture: Wimborne BID

Cheers as Cricketers Arms walk away as Radio Wimborne’s pub quiz final winner

WIMBORNE’S plethora of pubs has always made it a mecca for pub quizzes. And now this popular concept has been…

WH Smith stores in Shaftesbury, Dorchester and Swanage are set to be rebranded. Pictures: Google

WH Smith to disappear from Dorset high streets after shops sold

WH Smith is to disappear from Dorset high streets after the firm sold its shops for £76 million. Hobbycraft owner,…

Winners from the night Picture: Marketing West

Pictures: Wimborne businesses in the spotlight

A HOST of Wimborne businesses were recognised for their innovation, entrepreneurship and commitment to customer service at the recent…

Wimborne BID director and owner of Vetsmiths, Sam Devlin, with Wimborne mayor councillor Jeff Hart Picture: Wimborne BID

Business input key to Wimborne Town of Culture

THE opinions of Wimborne businesses will be key to helping shape Wimborne’s Town of Culture 2026. That’s the message from…

95 Santander branches are closing across the UK Picture: Google

Wimborne and New Milton Santander branches to close: Full list

THE Wimborne Minster and New Milton branches of Santander will close later this year, the bank has confirmed. This comes…