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Health Sciences University to provide check-ups and facilitate trials for dementia at new clinic

Health Sciences University (HSU) has launched a new clinic for patients with dementia in collaboration with Dorset HealthCare NHS foundation trust. The Brain Health... READ MORE »

From post-event kickabouts to a rising app, four footie fans are helping amateur players connect

Four football lovers who came together for casual games at tech conferences are gearing up to trial their new social networking app. Bournemouth-based Nine98 – named... READ MORE »

Organisers hail ‘sheer variety and quality’ of winners at 12th annual Dorset Tourism Awards

Dorset tourism businesses were celebrating in numbers on Wednesday night as nominees and sponsors of the 12th Dorset Tourism Awards gathered at Marsham Court Hotel in... READ MORE »

Bournemouth Beach is the place to be for half term as Oceanarium & RockReef host joint promotion

Oceanarium and RockReef have teamed up to host a joint promotion offering families discounts on both Bournemouth Beach attractions over half term. From Friday 14 to... READ MORE »

Innovative healthcare & wearable tech catch investors’ eyes at Dorset Business Angels event

Dorset Business Angels (DBA) kicked off 2025 with its first pitch event of the year earlier this week at the Carlton Hotel in Bournemouth. The group also debuted its new... READ MORE »

It’s the swimming that counts! Trethowans to take on charity relay across the English Channel

A team from law firm Trethowans, with offices in Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire, is set to take on a relay swim across the English Channel this August. They’ll be... READ MORE »

Ex-army man Farard’s CBD gel is certified safe to use for athletes and military – a world first

A startup business in Wimborne has developed the world’s first CBD gel to gain NSF certification, meaning it can be used by professional athletes and military... READ MORE »

‘Pour a brew and talk it through’: Dorset Tea backs local mental health charity with £5k donation

Local mental health charity Dorset Mind has received a boost for 2025 thanks to a £5,000 donation from Dorset Tea. The partnership aims to create a community where... READ MORE »

Senior Sunseeker team meet with Poole MP to talk company ownership & future prospects

Representatives from luxury yachtmaker Sunseeker, a stalwart of Poole’s business scene for more than 50 years, met with local MP Neil Duncan-Jordan recently. Following... READ MORE »

Picture perfect! Morgan picks up £1.5k grant after turning redundancy into thriving photography biz

A SWEF Enterprise Fund grant from Dorset Community Foundation has helped Poole photographer Morgan Reeves focus on growing his business. The fund helps young people aged... READ MORE »

Husband-and-wife team Andy & Fran take their 20-year-old luxury travel brand to historic new office

Bournemouth’s own luxury travel firm Blue Skies Lifestyle has a new home at the former Lloyds bank in Charminster as the business marks 20 years. It’s still to this... READ MORE »

Matt Trowbridge, Senior Manager – Accounts at Saffery looks at business growth factors and we meet Audit Senior Associate Edward Holly

Almost all businesses begin as start-ups with only a handful of customers. While there are many lifestyle businesses out there, happy to tread water and provide the owner... READ MORE »