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"I'm blown away" says travel boss after new podcast hits #36 in iTunes chart in 24 hours

A new magazine-style consumer podcast from Bournemouth-based Not Just Travel hit #36 in the iTunes chart less than 24 hours after its launch. The Travel Podcast has... READ MORE »

'We must see further action': Ministers urged to back survival plan for the hospitality sector

A group representing more than 200 restaurants, bars, clubs, pubs and event management businesses across the BCP and Wimborne area has called on the government and... READ MORE »

Hugs all round! Entrepreneur 'Cribby' is back in town trialling new drive-thru takeaway service

He’s back! One of Dorset’s most high-profile, and successful, entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry is trialling a new drive-thru takeaway service tomorrow... READ MORE »

Bride: “We feel totally let down, devastated and misled by the wording of the contract”

Tracy Hixson and her fiancé Chris Williams read the contract very closely before booking their wedding with Beales Gourmet Ltd. In particular, the section which said... READ MORE »

'Devastated' directors tell wedding couples: "We have acted honourably and responsibly"

Beales Gourmet Directors Tony and Molly Beales have insisted they acted in the best interests of clients by placing their gourmet catering and events company into... READ MORE »

Hotel association chief praises members for their unity and forecasts a "busy" future

The recently-elected Chair of BH Area Hospitality Association has predicted a busy future for hotels across the conurbation. Tim Seward, who became the association's... READ MORE »

New group connecting hospitality businesses across area during crisis gets off to flying start

A new group connecting hospitality businesses across the BCP conurbation and acting as one voice during the pandemic crisis has hit the ground running. More than 80... READ MORE »

'Everyone is in total shock' says bride who is one of up to 200 affected by business collapse

The founder of a Facebook group for brides caught up in the collapse of a Dorset catering and events company believes up to 200 couples could have had their wedding plans... READ MORE »

"We're interested" - Parley Manor owners to contact the administrators of Beales Gourmet

One of Dorset’s most successful wedding venues has expressed interest in taking over the lease of Poole’s The Italian Villa. Parley Manor Weddings, run by Lawney and... READ MORE »

Family owned and operated hotel does its bit for the community during lockdown closure

A family owned and operated hotel which is closed until at least May 31 is doing its bit for the community during the lockdown. Bournemouth's Marsham Court Hotel is... READ MORE »