Business

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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…

Wimborne BID backs English Tourism Week to kick start town’s tourism season

WIMBORNE Business Improvement District (BID) is backing English Tourism Week to help kickstart the town’s spring/summer tourism season. This annual…

Paul Swaffield - from apprentice to entrepreneur Picture: Swaffields

Wimborne’s Swaffields hair salon and barbers celebrates a decade of style

A WIMBORNE hair salon and barbers has just celebrated its tenth anniversary. Swaffields, which has three hair…

George Petrey of The Friendly Food Club demonstrates cooking in the main tent at last year's festival Picture: Wimborne BID

Wimborne to be served up a second helping of Wimborne Food Festival

WIMBORNE’s very own food and drink festival is to return to the town for a second…

The Friends have refurbished the store in Blandford

Blandford charity shop re-opening next week after refurb

A BLANDFORD charity shop will re-open next week after a full refurbishment. The Friends of Blandford Community Hospital charity shop…

Justin Dampney, Eco’s MD, right, and Jamie Williams, HSQE manager. Picture: Andrew Diprose

Dorset firm reaches high standard to protect “safety and health” of staff

A DORSET recycling and renewables company has been recognised for taking steps ensure the “safety and health” of…

The bakery donates bread two times a week Picture: Salvation Army

Fordingbridge’s Belinda’s Bakery offers free fresh bread to families in need

A SIMPLE loaf of bread is making a difference in the lives of those struggling to make ends meet…