New rules make ‘pop-up’ campsites easier for landowners
LAND can be used as a campsite for up to 60 days in any calendar year without planning permission,…
Charminster nursery gets ‘good’ Ofsted rating
STAFF and youngsters at a Dorset nursery are celebrating after being ranked ‘good’ by inspectors. Tops Charminster, on Claremont Avenue,…
New manager at Corfe Mullen and Blandford funeral directors
BRANCHES of a funeral director in Corfe Mullen and Blandford have a new manager. Lucy Lester has taken over at…
Cruise ship’s early arrival gives Dorset economy a much-needed boost
RESTAURANTS, bars and shops got a welcome boost when a cruise ship docked for longer than expected. Due to poor…
Swanage hostel could close – and be returned to private home
BACKPACKERS could have one less place to stay in Swanage if plans to change the use of a town-centre…
‘John the Fish’ 30 years in the business
By dorsetbiznews.co.uk HE’S one of Dorset’s great food characters known to his loyal customers – some stretching back half a…
Hospice opens new office in heart of town
LEWIS-MANNING Hospice Care has opened a new Swanage office hub which will be located at Swanage Methodist Church, with…
King’s Birthday Honours: Full list of Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset
ONE of Britain’s most successful tennis players, a care campaigner and the chief executive of Somerset Council are among…
Draft Swanage Seafront Masterplan to be revealed next week
A NEW masterplan outlining a future vision for Swanage seafront will be unveiled next week. A draft of the Swanage…
Awards celebrate top apprentices
TOP apprentices have been celebrated for their commitment, resilience and excellence at the Dorset Apprenticeship Awards. They claimed honours in…