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University Hospitals Dorset partners with Health Sciences University to open new diagnostic centre in Boscombe

University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) has launched a new diagnostic imaging centre at Health Sciences University (HSU) in Boscombe, expanding capacity for NHS diagnostic... READ MORE »

Bournemouth set to be in the spotlight as Small Business Saturday brings its roadshow to town

Bournemouth is set to be in the spotlight when the Small Business Saturday roadshow hits town next month. The resort is among 18 UK towns and cities to be visited... READ MORE »

Dorset Chamber releases progress report on local skills development

Dorset Chamber has published a progress report on its Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP), highlighting how it has responded to employer workforce development needs. The... READ MORE »

Dorset Business Festival off to ‘tremendous start’ as 100+ guests gather for Poole launch event

Dorset Business Festival kicked off this week with a launch event at Rick Stein’s Sandbanks restaurant in Poole. More than 100 businesspeople gathered to hear from Ian... READ MORE »

Dorset Growth Hub's popular breakfast event heads to Weymouth

The Dorset Business Growth Breakfast is returning to Weymouth, offering local businesses the chance to network and explore growth opportunities. The popular event, hosted... READ MORE »

Great South West report positions region as key player in UK’s industrial strategy

The Great South West Partnership has released a report highlighting the potential of the region's high-value manufacturing sector, positioning it as crucial to the UK's... READ MORE »

Dorset business leader calls on government to cut "red tape" for SMEs

Simon Boyd, managing director of Christchurch-based REIDsteel, has urged the government to rethink its approach to regulation, warning that excessive red tape is harming... READ MORE »

Westbourne Motor Show set to return after the inaugural show is declared a roaring success

The inaugural Westbourne Motor Show has been declared a roaring success. Bournemouth Coastal BID, in partnership with the British Motor Show, successfully hosted the... READ MORE »

More jobseekers choosing 'conscience over cash' with salary no longer sole or over-riding priority

A salary is no longer the sole - or over-riding - consideration in the jobs market, especially for younger generations. Ian Girling, Dorset Chamber's Chief Executive... READ MORE »

Redrow backs Gillingham swim school with £900 donation to help kids make waves

Redrow Southern Counties has stepped up to support SWISH Swim School in Gillingham with a £900 donation which will aid local children with additional needs in learning... READ MORE »