Business

All the latest business news, events and gatherings featuring the area’s most exciting and innovative companies.

Landmark Blandford gift shop The Sapling closes for final time

A GIFT shop in Blandford has closed for the last time. The Sapling, in East Street, has been run by…

Business leader cautiously upbeat during Dorset address

by dorsetbiznews.co.uk A NATIONAL business leader has predicted a ‘choppy’ yet positive year ahead. Shevaun Haviland, director general of the British…

BT fined over Frome roadworks safety breaches

TELECOMMUNICATIONS giant BT has paid out nearly £15,000 over roadworks carried out in Frome. The firm was found guilty of…

Sparkford firm scoops two Somerset Business Awards

A SOMERSET firm engineered a win in two top awards at a recent ceremony. Sycamore Process Engineering Ltd, based in…

Investors’ guides to Dorset’s opportunities

NEW guides to attract investment in Dorset have been published. The documents, aimed at businesses and investors across the UK…

Johnson hails £5bn push for high-speed broadband

Former Prime Minister visits Wessex Internet after it is awarded £6m contract Internet service provider Wessex Internet welcomed a VIP…

Living the dream

The transformation of the Eldridge Pope Brewery in Dorchester into new homes is nearing completion The Eldridge Pope building in…

Holistic approach to business support

Heidi Roper saw a gap in the market for a holistic approach to business support. So the experienced strategic…

Mayor officially opens ‘absolutely fantastic’ retirement village

Homeowners and businesses came together to enjoy a party to celebrate the launch of the new Sherborne Platinum Skies…

Gillingham glove maker to the Queen closes its doors

Gillingham-based glove maker Chester Jefferies is closing its doors in early June after nearly 90 years in business. The…