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Dextra lends helping hand to NHS during virus crisis
Gillingham’s major manufacturer Dextra has been playing an important role supporting the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic. Working within Government guidelines and implementing social distancing measures at its manufacturing site in Dorset, Dextra …
Demand soars for business mentors in Dorset during coronavirus lockdown
The support provided by volunteer business mentors through Dorset Business Mentors is proving ‘invaluable’ in the fight against business closures in Dorse during the coronavirus lockdown, the service says. Charlotte Bowater, the service’s …
Dorset Council – support for business during coronavirus outbreak
The Government has announced a package of measures to support businesses through the period of disruption caused by COVID-19. Details of the support available can be found on the gov.uk website. Follow the …
Help for Dorset businesses during Coronavirus crisis
Dorset Council says it is ‘working hard’ to ensure that businesses in Dorset take full advantage of the emergency measures announced by the government on Tuesday to tackle to Coronavirus crisis. And it …
Sharpening business moves to new premises in Gillingham
A long-established firm which sharpens and services clipping machines has moved into new premises in Gillingham. Sean Barrington Clipper Services now operates from Unit 13 at the town’s Old Market Centre following a …
Merck unveils its new multi-million pound expanded UK distribution centre-in Gillingham
Gillingham’s hopes of attracting new businesses in the future was given a boost on Monday 18 November when one of its leading employers, the leading science and technology company Merck, unveiled its new …
Council to stage Business Breakfasts – local one on 18 November
Dorset Council is holding a series of Business Breakfasts to look at its Economic Growth Strategy. The first event is in Sturminster Newton on the morning of Monday 18 November, followed by others …
Churchill stamp duty offer for Shaftesbury retirees who buy new apartment ready for Christmas
Moving house during your retirement years can be a daunting prospect; that’s why Churchill Retirement Living says it is offering to pay stamp duty and help towards moving costs for people in Shaftesbury …
Dorset housebuilder raise over £1,500 for Macmillan’s ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’
Dorset-based housebuilder, CG Fry & Son, has raised over £1,500 by hosting events as part of Macmillan Cancer Support’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. The events were recently held across their housing developments in …