Business

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The former bowling centre, in Weymouth, is set to be demolished. Picture: Dorset Council

Demolition of Weymouth’s former 10-pin bowling centre approved

WEYMOUTH’S landmark former bowling alley is set be demolished after plans were approved. Plans to knock down the building, in…

Jules Hudson, host of Escape to the Country. Picture: BBC/Naked West/Fremantle

BBC show Escape to the Country seeks recommendations in Blandford

WHAT are the best and most interesting independent businesses in Blandford? That was the question posed by a TV researcher…

How the new builders merchants in Ferndown could look. Picture: UMC Architects/Dorset Council

New builders merchant plan for Ferndown business park

A NEW builders merchants could be built on a Ferndown business park, if plans are approved. Peachtree Services Ltd has…

How the new boutique in Wimborne could look. Picture: CJF Design Projects/Dorset Council

Plans for new Thirty Three Boutique in Wimborne High Street submitted

PLANS have been submitted for a new ladies’ boutique in Wimborne. CJF Design Projects Ltd has submitted a planning application…

Sam and Maggie at Blandford Health & Beauty Centre, which has closed after 20 years

Blandford Health and Beauty Centre shuts after 20 years

A BLANDFORD beauty salon has closed after 20 years of helping townsfolk look their best. The Blandford Health & Beauty…

Oil leak near Poole Harbour cost local economy more than £500,000: Report

A LEAK at the Wytch Farm oil field near Poole Harbour cost the local economy more than £500,000, a…

Halifax in Station Road, New Milton, will close in April. Picture: Google

New Milton among 160-plus Lloyds and Halifax branches to close

HALIFAX in New Milton is set to shut in the latest tranche of closures announced by the firm. The Station…

Sharon Cannings, front left, owner of Move On Sales & Lettings with Jannine Loveys, charity manager of The DCCF, front right, and Move On Sales & Lettings staff

Poole property firm backing Dorset cancer charity

A PROPERTY agent in Poole is backing a Dorset cancer charity. Move On is the latest business to become an…

Papyrus, in Salisbury Street, Blandford, could close

Landmark Blandford shop could close after 30 years serving the town

A POPULAR Blandford store is up for sale – and could close – as the owners want to retire…

Lemur Landings Group has joined forces with the Forest Holme Hospice Charity

Splashdown Waterpark and Lemur Landings to back hospice charity in 2024

SPLASHDOWN Waterpark and Lemur Landings in Poole will support a county hospice charity this year. Lemur Attractions Group has announced…