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Gold standard: Poole to Cherbourg ferry celebrates 50 years of channel crossing

1973: Roger Moore appeared as James Bond for the first time, Pink Floyd released The Dark Side of the Moon, and the first ferry service between Poole and Cherbourg in... READ MORE »

Outgoing CEO outlines port's strategic objectives for the next 20 years at stakeholders open evening

Five strategic objectives for the Port of Poole were outlined at Poole Harbour Commissioner's 23rd annual stakeholders open evening. Jim Stewart, who steps down as Chief... READ MORE »

Aye, aye Captain: Master Mariner Brian Murphy to lead Poole Harbour Commissioners as its new CEO

Captain Brian Murphy is to be the new CEO of Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC). He will take over from Jim Stewart on July 1. Brian has been with PHC since 2004. He was... READ MORE »

New arrivals and the welcome return of Pip in a busy month at Poole Harbour Commissioners

The latest update from Poole Harbour Commissioners It’s been a busy few weeks as we welcomed back one very familiar face and also hosted calls from several cruise... READ MORE »

New customs office will keep Port of Poole 'on the map as an international gateway' says CEO

A new public trade office - also known as international trade customs office - will keep the Port of Poole "on the map as an international gateway". So says Jim Stewart... READ MORE »

“Being a commissioner has been one of the most rewarding and enjoyable roles I've had"

The operator of Poole’s commercial port - and guardian of the 10,000 acres making up Europe’s largest natural harbour - is seeking five new commissioners to sit on... READ MORE »

Youngest commissioner, 29, in trust port's 125-year history is living the dream with her work

Dr Alice Hall admits that she has to pinch herself sometimes. For someone who has always loved the sea, and marine life, her work as a marine biologist is a dream job... READ MORE »

Big job - and some big shoes to fill - as Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership seeks a new Chair

A new Chair is sought for Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) after confirmation that Jim Stewart is to step down from the post. He has held the role since November... READ MORE »

"Major boost" as Dorset chosen for £5.7m Defence Innovation Centre creating 90 jobs

Ninety jobs are expected to be created with the building of a new Defence Innovation Centre in Dorset. The £5.7m centre will be sited at Dorset Innovation Park at... READ MORE »

Dorset LEP hails "fantastic investment" as £11.8m boost set to stimulate local recovery

Dorset is set to receive £11.8m through the Getting Building Fund to help stimulate local economic recovery and create new jobs. The announcement, by Simon Clarke MP... READ MORE »