Illegally modified electric bikes, scramblers and scooters seized
Dorset Police has launched a targeted operation to tackle the use of illegally modified electric bikes, scramblers and scooters in …
DataGardener’s May 2025 Business Insights Report
A lot can change in just one month — and May was no exception. New businesses started, others closed, and key trends began to take shape across the UK. See Data Gardener’s report in full.
New Premier Inn in Dorchester Town Centre Approved
The Dorchester Chamber for Business is delighted to hear that the former Marks and Spencer building will get a new lease as a Premier Inn
UK economy has grown more than expected
The UK’s economy grew by more than expected in the first three months of 2025 according to the latest official figures
A record 299,419 returns filed in the first week of the new tax year
Thousands more people are choosing to file their tax returns during the first week of the new tax year (6 to 12 April), with an extra 28,503 filing in 2025, compared to 270,916 people in 2020.