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The changing face of Boscombe

An entire street block in Boscombe that was torn down and rebuilt has been officially opened. The vast new building on Christchurch Road contains 51 flats for the over-50s and seven shops….

You’re Hired

We have taken on seven apprentices this academic year – more than ever before. They are all on day-release or at night school studying for qualifications in plumbing, electrical installation, plastering and carpentry…..

Plucky pedalers rise to challenge

A challenge laid down by Poole Pirates’ speedway boss Matt Ford led to £14,000 being raised for Julia’s House, the Dorset and Wiltshire children’s hospice charity. Steve Wells from DWP Housing Partnership accepted the challenge….

Raising Funds for Kevin’s Family

Staff at Dorset’s biggest private landlord have been raising money for the family of a colleague who passed away – allowing them to go on a dream holiday.

Universal Credit is Leading to Evictions

The Universal Credit (UC) system that replaced six means-tested benefits and tax credits is causing people to be unnecessarily evicted, according to Dorset’s biggest private landlord.

If it’s Old, it’s Sold

A business selling authentic vintage items has celebrated its second anniversary, proving that there is profit in nostalgia.

HMOs Remodelled to Meet New Demand

Dorset’s biggest private landlord has turned another of its ‘houses of multiple occupancy’ (HMOs) into self-contained flats as it continues to remodel its housing stock to meet local need.

50,000 BC

The BC Club for businessmen from the Bournemouth area raised an astonishing £53,000 for charity – in one night.

Business Profile. Steve Wells

An interview with the managing director of DWP Housing Partnership.

Lorne Free

Three blocks of modern apartments to rent in Bournemouth town centre are now officially open. The £5m development in Lorne Park Road contains 64 self-contained studio and one bedroom apartments