Poole florist backing cancer charity with bouquets after her own diagnosis
IN June last year, florist Kerry O’Brien received the news everyone fears. She was diagnosed with breast cancer. Having gone…
Best in the county crowned at Dorset Business Awards
THE best of Dorset business was honoured at a glittering awards ceremony – which returned for the first time…
Dorset lawyers named among the best in legal ‘bible’
A DORSET-based law firm has been named among the elite in the legal profession’s ‘bible’. Ellis Jones Solicitors, which has…
Huge vessels see record-breaking day at Portland Port
PORTLAND Port welcomed the vessels with a combined size of more than 65 metres on a record-breaking day. The docking,…
Wareham gift shop Horseys closes down after 49 years
A LANDMARK Wareham store has closed after almost five decades serving shoppers. Horseys giftware shop, in North Street, shut for…
McDonald’s and Starbucks could be coming to Bere Regis if plans are approved
PLANS for three drive-thru restaurants and another eatery – which could house McDonald’s, Popeyes and Starbucks – on the…
New defibrillator in Poole used 48 hours after installation
A POTENTIALLY life-saving device was used within 48 hours of its installation in Poole. Property finance firm MSP Capital, through…
Christchurch zero-waste shop to close at end of October
A ZERO-waste shop in Christchurch is to close amid falling sales. The store, in The Saxon Centre, has been offering…
Police launch fraud probe into Dorset property management firm
A PROPERTY management firm that operates in the Christchurch and Poole areas is being investigated by police. Detectives from Dorset…
Concessions at Swanage spots open for ‘expressions of interest’
A NUMBER of commercial opportunities are open in Swanage – with people being urged to express their interest. Opportunities from…
