The experts' view

Dorset

Sisters’ careers have really taken off now they run an airfield

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Two high-flying sisters will be stopping traffic – air traffic, that is – in their latest job.

Tory U-turn over future of RDAs

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

The Conservatives have admitted they will not scrap regional development agencies as they seek to end policy confusion just weeks before the General...

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Alton Towers owner hosts 3m extra visitors

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Alton Towers and Madame Tussauds owner, South West-based Merlin Entertainments, said today its attractions welcomed more than three million extra...

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New safety partnership for businesses

Friday, March 05, 2010

A new partnership to help promote safety at businesses in the county has been launched.

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Defence firm pleased by profits

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Dorset defence and aerospace manufacturer Meggitt yesterday said profits fell by four per cent last year.

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Output improving for South West manufacturers

Monday, March 01, 2010

Improving output and signs of growing order books are boosting optimism among South West manufacturers, according to a study out today.

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Former farmer forges ahead

One of the Metal Design Company craftsmen at work.

Friday, February 26, 2010

After turning his back on the struggling pig farming industry, Ed Highnam has created an acclaimed forge with a team of master craftsmen.

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A rare dairying opportunity

Friday, February 26, 2010

A DAIRY holding of 250 acres in West Dorset is about to come on the market. Hazel Lane Dairy Farm on the edge of Puncknowle near Bridport has been run...

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Parliamentary inquiry focuses on South West economic outlook

Monday, February 22, 2010

Regeneration chiefs and political leaders in the region are due to appear before a Parliamentary inquiry into future prospects for the South West...

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Ten year ban for sheep farmer

Friday, February 19, 2010

A SHEEP farmer from Dorset has been banned from keeping livestock for ten years after being prosecuted for causing unnecessary suffering to animals....

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