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Late enthusiast’s model railway goes to loving new home with learners at Autism Unlimited

Neurodivergent learners on Autism Unlimited’s Futures programme in Christchurch have created their own model railway from a layout gifted by the bereaved family of a... READ MORE »

"Dream come true" says John after sinking £80,000 of his own money into performance sports centre

It’s been the fulfilment of a ten-year dream. Wessex Taekwondo Association’s new home in Poole not only offers the best taekwondo facilities outside of Manchester... READ MORE »

Highly experienced Gary latest to join as Goadsby Property Management continues to expand

Highly experienced Gary Gibbons is the latest addition to Goadsby Property Management. He joined as a Senior Property Management Surveyor in May. His appointment was... READ MORE »

Bottoms up! 27-year-old Wilfrid's gin finds a place among the top 5% in the world

A 27-year-old gin producer from North Dorset has won an impressive Gold Medal at the International Wine & Spirits Competition, scoring 95/100 for his signature spiced... READ MORE »

"Significant step" says Frettens Managing Partner as Nathan Andrews joins as Head of HR Services

Nathan Andrews has joined Dorset-based law firm Frettens Solicitors as Head of HR Services. An experienced HR professional, he has spent the last seven years running his... READ MORE »

Young Bridport jewellery designer sparkles with Dorset Community Foundation SWEF grant

Beatrix Tilley, a 19-year-old jewellery designer from Bridport, has been able to add a sparkle to her new business thanks to an SWEF enterprise grant from Dorset... READ MORE »

Making children’s animation cool - Smoothe Mixx Music Media & Powerkids Entertainment team up

He's known as 'Mr Cool' and now Bournemouth's Roy Smoothe has joined forces with Powerkids Entertainment (Singapore) Ltd in one very cool deal. His international music... READ MORE »

Insolvency firm strengthens service as key member of its team obtains licensed practitioner status

A Bournemouth-based firm says its insolvency service has been strengthened by the success of a key member of its team. Andrew Rumsey, who joined Even Keel Solutions five... READ MORE »

Former Bryanston School student secures £50,000 investment from Dragons' Den star Sara Davies

A former sixth form student at Bryanston School in Dorset received a £50,000 investment after appearing on the BBC Dragons' Den. Entrepreneur Flinty Bane created tech... READ MORE »

Former Dorset Mind CEO to stand in May election for Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner

A former charity boss is to stand as an Independent candidate in May’s election for the new Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner. Marianne Storey, who was Chief... READ MORE »