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‘Such a special milestone’ says fourth-gen owner Kevin as retailer hits 60 years with Bang & Olufsen

Having started life in 1927 selling gramophones and radios, Dawsons – now under the ownership of the fourth family generation – is celebrating a major milestone. The... READ MORE »

Entrepreneur's six tips for success include don't stop learning & find interests that generate income

Don't stop learning and find interests that generate income. Just two of the tips to aspiring business owners from entrepreneur Andrew Woodruff. Born and raised in Poole... READ MORE »

Bournemouth-based law firm celebrates qualification of six new solicitors

Lester Aldridge is celebrating the success of six trainee solicitors who have completed their two-year training contracts and are now fully qualified. The firm proudly... READ MORE »

“I’m all shook up” says Lorraine as her new book on music legend Elvis receives glowing reviews

Bournemouth writer Lorraine Gibson says she feels ‘all shook up’ after her newly published book on Elvis Presley received glowing reviews. The award-winning... READ MORE »

High-flyer! 'Terrified' chamber boss to conquer his fear of heights and leap 10,000 feet from a plane

A Dorset business leader who is terrified of heights is leaping out of an aeroplane at 10,000 feet to fundraise for a hospice nurse. Ian Girling, Chief Executive of... READ MORE »

'Exceptional professional' Byron joins the top team at Dorset-based global structural steel firm

A global structural steel firm based in Dorset has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of a new director. Experienced industry professional Byron Yates... READ MORE »

Canine-friendly ice cream from Baboo Gelato is helping to train up a new wave of assistance dogs

As the British summer (finally) heats up, an artisan ice cream company here in Dorset is helping canines beat the heat – and raising money for charity to boot. Baboo... READ MORE »

Work begins on Dorset’s largest public mural as AUB students look to celebrate local creatives

Students from Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) are getting stuck into a new mural under the Braidley Road flyover – set to be the biggest in Dorset. A collaborative... READ MORE »

Studio Wood are aspiring to great heights at their lofty new home in Bobby's former bakery

Product design agency Studio Wood is the newest tenant at Bobby’s Bournemouth, taking up residence in the building’s former bakery. "We really wanted something with... READ MORE »

‘When life’s pressures take their toll, we’re here’: Jemma’s Workplace Wellness comes to Ferndown

Business consultant and massage therapist Jemma Sandell is combining her skills to launch a new Workplace Wellness programme in Ferndown. The multi-award-winning... READ MORE »