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Chancellor unveils a new era for economic growth

The Chancellor has promised to take immediate action to fix the foundations of the economy, rebuild Britain and make every part of the country​ better off. She pledged to leaders of some of the UK’s pioneering industries to build growth on strong and secure foundations built on stability, investment and reform, and forged through a new partnership with the private sector.
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The Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner and Age UK North, South and West Dorset collaborate

The Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner has commissioned Age UK North, South and West Dorset for the ‘Older Safer Intiative’. The project will focus on increasng digital resilience in older people; providing a support network to tackle social isolation; and enhancing safety in the home.
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West Dorset’s MP fears Norchester ‘will happen’

West Dorset’s MP Chris Loder fears that the 3,500-house North of Dorchester development ‘will happen’ following Dorset Wildlife Trust’s multi-million-pound purchase of 833 acres at Lyscombe Farm – situated 10 miles north of Dorchester.
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  • Thousands flocked to The Dorset County Show
    by Steve.Bulley on September 9, 2024 at 1:06 pm

    This weekend marked the 184th year and is organised by the Dorchester Agricultural Society (DAS) and takes over a year to plan. Over 300 volunteers help put the show together – one of the largest agricultural shows in the South West. Next year the Show will take place on the 6th and 7th of September 2025. The post Thousands flocked to The Dorset County Show appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business.

  • Back to school? Top frauds targeting young people cost £143.7 million last year
    by Steve.Bulley on September 3, 2024 at 12:26 pm

    Students and those going back to university are being warned about the top fraud types affecting young people, as new data reveals almost 69,000 reports were received from people aged between 11 and 29, losing a total of £143.7 million in 2023. The post Back to school? Top frauds targeting young people cost £143.7 million last year appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business.

  • Green light for £11m Dorchester regeneration project
    by Steve.Bulley on September 2, 2024 at 8:40 am

    Green light for £11m Dorchester regeneration project. RTI Estates Ltd is set to add another phase in the conversion of offices at Vespasian House at the top o’ town into 37 apartments for up to 144 people adding £11m to this phased project. The post Green light for £11m Dorchester regeneration project appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business.

  • Farming Charity launches new resilience checklist
    by Steve.Bulley on August 22, 2024 at 4:54 pm

    The Farming Community Network (FCN) has introduced the Greenzone Checklist, a valuable resource designed to enhance both business and personal resilience for farmers and farm businesses. This checklist assists in identifying strengths and areas where additional information or support may be beneficial. The post Farming Charity launches new resilience checklist appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business.

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