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From crowdfund flop to crowd favourite, Poole’s hottest card game is bringing plenty to the table

Realm Runner Studios is the business behind Achroma, a relative newcomer to the tabletop gaming scene based right here in Poole. The game sees players collecting, trading... READ MORE »

Sandra proves age is no limit as she becomes home cleaning service’s sixth franchisee

Sandra Hill, 63, is out to prove age is no limit on taking new opportunities as she becomes the sixth franchisee of expanding Dorset-based home cleaning service Domestic... READ MORE »

Pin-spirational! Susie’s activity badges are set to help fellow cancer survivors discover new passions

Earlier this year, Susie Pinner launched the Pinners Award Club in Bournemouth, offering a space for people to come together each week, share their achievements, and find... READ MORE »

“It’s testament to years of hard work” says Mo as her sculpture park earns Botanic Garden Status

Dorset art venue Sculpture by the Lakes has joined the exclusive club of just 83 sites around the world to have achieved official Botanic Garden Status. Awarded by... READ MORE »

Chelle and Adan have distilled their hometown of Wimborne into small batch, hand-crafted spirits

From the name of their brand to the labelling of their signature gin, Chelle and Adan Trimmer put their small batch distillery at the heart of their local community... READ MORE »

“You’ve got this!” Dylan is ready to motivate more than just motorists with his new LED posters

When Bournemouth entrepreneur Dylan Larkins decided to hang his uplifting banner over the A338, he wasn’t making a cynical business move – it’s what he’s always... READ MORE »

Hannah is encouraging more women into cyber security as she starts her career with leading firm

Cyber security has traditionally attracted a majority male workforce – but up-and-coming cyber specialist Hannah Baverstock believes that could start to shift in the... READ MORE »

Laura and Melissa are teaming up to host a ‘one-stop shop’ event for new and expectant parents

Dorset mums Laura Donegan and Melissa Maher met over Instagram as two business owners working for the region’s parents-to-be and parents-in-need. From there they... READ MORE »

Will is breathing new life into ancient traditions as he looks to get more students into boat building

The Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis is a hub of activity – and it could soon be getting a lot busier thanks to a new initiative spearheaded by Director Will Reed... READ MORE »

Poole-based dogsitter Keri is ‘proud’ to be trusted with people’s canine companions

When Keri Astill-Frew's veggie restaurant closed, she decided it was time to move away from her 13-year career as a chef. Having always loved dogs, she decided to start... READ MORE »