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Weymouth and Kingston Maurward colleges merge to form new educational powerhouse

Today marks the official merger of Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College. The newly formed college promises to improve educational experiences for students and bring... READ MORE »

Have your say on a potentially 'pivotal' Weymouth college merger

Two Weymouth colleges are seeking feedback from the public on a potential merger which could go ahead this summer. Kingston Maurward College and Weymouth College have... READ MORE »

“Excitement is building" says Dorset Chamber as bookings and award entries open for biz festival

Firms are being urged to join in a three-day business festival being held by Dorset Chamber. The Dorset Business Festival will include a conference, exhibition and awards... READ MORE »

Garden business with roots from 1742 goes for growth with £3m agritech & education facility

It may have been in the gardening business for 279 years but family-owned Stewarts Garden Centres will soon be boasting one of the most innovative and impressive... READ MORE »

Tractors rally in support of charity founded in memory of Will, 14, that helps young people

"I have no words. It was the most touching event I’ve been at for #Willdoes" The words of Lesley Paddy after more than 85 tractors joined a convoy to support the... READ MORE »

Boost for agri-sector as new £1.7m research and innovation centre is confirmed for Dorset

Dorset's £108m agri-tech sector has received a boost with the news that a new £1.7m research and innovation centre is to be sited in the county. Dorset LEP has... READ MORE »

Extra £1.3m funding allocated to education and skills from Dorset LEP's Local Growth Fund

More than £1.3m has been allocated to three colleges and a university by Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) The money, which represents a significant local... READ MORE »