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Bournemouth Sports Women FC thanks long-standing sponsor All Hail Ale

Bournemouth Sports Women FC presented a signed team shirt to All Hail Ale on Saturday night, in recognition of the business’s support since 2023.

Menopause and Los Angeles culture inspire debut novel from Dorset-based writer

Unleashed in LA is the debut by Dorset writer Carole Ryder, who moved from Cambridge to Los Angeles in her 50s, releasing on August 28.

Lush trialling apprenticeship schemes to tackle youth unemployment crisis

The global cosmetics giant Lush has launched a new spa therapist apprenticeship scheme to tackle the amount of 16 - 24 year olds not not in education, employment or training.

Bournemouth transport and logistics company shortlisted for two national awards

Bournemouth operator Speedy Freight is a double finalist in the 2026 British Franchise Association (BFA) Awards and the 2026 Supply Chain Excellence Awards.

Future Roots marks 20 years with reunion of 100 former participants in Dorset

Dorset-based Future Roots, supporting young people through farming, nature, and mentoring, marked its 20th anniversary on July 18 with an event at Rylands Farm.

New partnerships help local hospice charity expand its Bereavement Café support

Forest Holme Hospice Charity has expanded its network of Bereavement Cafés with support from Leonardo Carer Support through the Leonardo Friends scheme.

£500 grant helps fuel young Dorset entrepreneur's car washing business dream

Kieran Jackson from Blandford St Mary, launched car washing business, KJ Detailz, a year ago, and has already outgrown his original setup due to rising demand.