Business

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Plans to create space for three shops at former NatWest in Poole

A FORMER NatWest building in Poole could see a new lease of life thanks to new plans. Residential and commercial…

From left: Ian Faulkner, chair of Wimborne BID when this project first started in 2017; Fiona Harwood, current chair, mayor Jeff Hart, BID directors Scott Fountain and Zabir Ali, with consultant Jonathan Docksey, of Claro Wayfinding

Mayor unveils new signs to help visitors find their way around Wimborne

VISITORS should find it easier to navigate their way around Wimborne thanks to new signs. New ‘wayfinding’ signs have…

First Wessex has announced changes to the timetable in Dorset for the winter

Winter bus timetable changes in Dorset revealed

NEW winter timetables for buses in Dorset have been revealed – including a boost for students. Bus company First Wessex…

Wimborne-based firm marks 40th anniversary with huge party – and cake of its HQ!

A WIMBORNE-based building firm marked its 40th year with a huge party for staff, partners and children. Spetisbury Construction marked…

Aldi could be coming to Canford Bottom

CANFORD Bottom residents could soon benefit from a new discount supermarket after plans to build an Aldi were officially…

New signs are being installed around Wimborne

New signs make it easier to get around Wimborne – for visitors and residents alike

VISITORS and residents will be able to find their way around Wimborne more easily thanks to new signs, which…

Dave McRobbie, Anthony Woodhouse and Dave Lakins

Blandford-based Hall & Woodhouse invests in hospitality app company

A DORSET brewery has invested in a county tech start-up that builds apps for the hospitality and tourism industries. Hall…

Carpetright in Poole is among the stores closing - with staff made redundant. Picture: Google

Jobs to go as Carpetright stores in Christchurch and Poole shut after buyout

MORE than 200 Carpetright stores are set to close – including in Poole and Christchurch – as part of…

Some Co-op staff are being issued with body-worn cameras to deter shoplifters. Picture: The Co-op

GPS-tracked security boxes put on £2.45 blocks of cheese at Dorset supermarkets

CHEESE on sale for £2.45 is among items placed in GPS-tracked security cases at a Dorset supermarket. Blocks of cheddar…

Carpetright in Poole - which will stay open for now. Picture: Google

Dorset jobs at risk as Carpetright set for administration

MORE than 1,800 jobs are at risk after Carpetright announced it was set to appoint administrators. The firm, which has…