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End of an era as historic Poole department store Beales announces closure due to post-budget costs

One of Britain’s oldest department stores is shutting its last remaining shop after more than 140 years, blaming tax and wage increases from the government. Beales... READ MORE »

Alice’s sustainable fashion popups give rise to new clothes swapping shop - now open in Southbourne!

Personal stylist Alice Nichol is now running the UK’s only dedicated clothes swapping shop in Southbourne following a much-anticipated launch event last Thursday. The... READ MORE »

Rejuvenate IT, RockReef & Bournemouth One all triumph at the Bournemouth Business Awards

The Bournemouth Business Awards were held last week at Bournemouth Pier to recognise and reward some of the best the town has to offer, with a record number of attendees... READ MORE »

Sustainable, pre-loved items at great prices: Lewis-Manning opens its 10th retail outlet in Ferndown

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has cut the ribbon on its 10th retail outlet – the House Clearance Shop in Ferndown. The shop promises to offer sustainable, pre-loved items... READ MORE »

Online bathroom retailer Drench taps into growing market with new Poole showroom

Drench, the online bathroom brand of Bournemouth ecommerce firm Beyond Retail, is set to open a new store in Poole next week. The 9,000 sq ft outlet will serve as both a... READ MORE »

Eyes on the prize! Sunnies brand kicks off running challenge in aid of Bournemouth Foodbank

Sunglasses brand Times Eyewear has partnered with Bournemouth Foodbank to help raise money for its Christmas Crowdfunder campaign. The business, which makes adventure... READ MORE »

Every dog has its day! Baboo Gelato’s popular ice cream for pooches scoops award for Best Pet Treat

Baboo Gelato, an artisan ice cream maker based near Rampisham, took home a top award last month for its Doggy Doggy Yum Yum frozen dog treat. The business won Best Pet... READ MORE »

Small Business Saturday roadshow stops by Bournemouth to meet with town centre retailers

For a few weeks now, the Small Business Saturday campaign has been touring the UK, visiting and showcasing independent businesses across the country. Having set off in... READ MORE »

‘Lovely to see so many familiar faces’ says Jane as Haberdasherdo’s fifth birthday goes down a treat

Haberdasherdo, Bournemouth’s sewing, knitting, crochet and haberdashery emporium, marked five years in business on Saturday. Throughout the day, customers old and new... READ MORE »

Wimborne encouraged to shop local on Small Business Saturday, the ‘antidote to Black Friday’

Shoppers are being urged to buy local and support small businesses in Wimborne as part of Small Business Saturday. The national campaign returns for its 12th year to high... READ MORE »