Business

All the latest Stour & Avon business news, events and gatherings featuring the area’s most exciting and innovative companies.

New Bournemouth Pier MD aims to ‘delight customers of tomorrow’

A NEW managing director has been appointed to lead Bournemouth Pier to a future fit to ‘delight the customers…

Bournemouth named in the top five UK airports by Which?

BOURNEMOUTH Airport has been praised in a report by consumer group, Which?. The airport, in Christchurch, ranked in the top…

Mayor of Blandford opens new family-run steakhouse, Jerry’s

A NEW steakhouse, wine bar and café was officially opened by the mayor of Blandford. The mayor, Councillor Hugo Mieville,…

Community-owned eco store in Fordingbridge issues fresh round of shares

A GREEN community initiative helping people ‘reuse, refill and recycle’ has launched a new share scheme after moving to…

Wimborne care home renovation celebrated with cheese and wine

A CHEESE and wine evening was held at a Wimborne care home to say thanks to neighbours for their…

Poole care home resident celebrates Indian Independence Day in style

A POOLE care home celebrated Indian Independence Day in style, with one resident in particular enjoying the day. August 15…

Acclaimed London chef set to take on Highcliffe restaurant

A CHEF and restaurateur famous for creating an acclaimed chain in London is turning his attention to Dorset with…

Firm helps charity get front-shirt coverage at Wimborne Town FC

A CHARITY that supports young carers will feature on the front of Wimborne Town FC’s home shirt this season…

Wilko enters administration putting 12,000 jobs at risk

HOMEWARES retailer Wilko has gone into administration – putting around 12,000 jobs at risk. The company, which had been working…

Tributes to Peter Douch – of Douch Family Funeral Directors – who has died, aged 76

WELL-KNOWN Dorset businessperson Peter Douch – formerly managing director and chairman of the family’s funeral group – has died,…