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,…
Plans for huge 330-acre quarry between Dorchester and Bovington submitted
PLANS for a 330-acre quarry between Dorchester and Bovington have been submitted. The scheme, on land at Hurst Farm and…
New rules make ‘pop-up’ campsites easier for landowners
LAND can be used as a campsite for up to 60 days in any calendar year without planning permission,…
Charminster nursery gets ‘good’ Ofsted rating
STAFF and youngsters at a Dorset nursery are celebrating after being ranked ‘good’ by inspectors. Tops Charminster, on Claremont Avenue,…
New manager at Corfe Mullen and Blandford funeral directors
BRANCHES of a funeral director in Corfe Mullen and Blandford have a new manager. Lucy Lester has taken over at…
Cruise ship’s early arrival gives Dorset economy a much-needed boost
RESTAURANTS, bars and shops got a welcome boost when a cruise ship docked for longer than expected. Due to poor…
Swanage hostel could close – and be returned to private home
BACKPACKERS could have one less place to stay in Swanage if plans to change the use of a town-centre…
‘John the Fish’ 30 years in the business
By dorsetbiznews.co.uk HE’S one of Dorset’s great food characters known to his loyal customers – some stretching back half a…
Hospice opens new office in heart of town
LEWIS-MANNING Hospice Care has opened a new Swanage office hub which will be located at Swanage Methodist Church, with…