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Good for the digestion

BREAKTHROUGH: The  technology can produce  500 per cent more gas, says the company

9:00am Friday 19th March 2010

ADVANCED anaerobic digestion is being developed in Hamworthy that will help reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.

Help for young entrepreneurs

8:00am Friday 19th March 2010

Twenty per cent of 18 to 30 year olds in the South West want to run their own businesses, according to Virgin Media.

Three cheers for plants

CELEBRATION: Jemma Cannon, of Enchanted Plants

8:00am Friday 19th March 2010

Three years ago plant lover Jemma Cannon established Enchanted Plants, the handmade soap manufacturer in Shaftesbury, and to celebrate she has released three limited edition lavender, chamomile and peppermint soaps.

Mission possible for Dorset firm supplying forces

9:00am Thursday 18th March 2010

A Verwood firm is playing a key logistical role in the war in Afghanistan.

Graduate launches label

7:00pm Thursday 18th March 2010

BOURNEMOUTH design graduate Natasha Postill has launched a new fashion label.

Jobless total falls

9:00am Thursday 18th March 2010

In the three months to January total unemployment stood at 2.45 million, down 33,000 on the figure for the previous three months.

Tax cheats on net

9:00am Thursday 18th March 2010

From Thursday, April 1 individuals and companies that have deliberately evaded tax of more than £25,000 will have their name, address and details of their evasion published on the HMRC (HM Revenue & Customs) website.

Austism work goal

9:00am Thursday 18th March 2010

Only 15 per cent of adults with autism are in full-time employment, according to The Wessex Autistic Society in Christchurch.

Half of all private businesses have axed staff in past year

8:00am Thursday 18th March 2010

Almost half of all private businesses have axed jobs in the past year, according to the International Business Report by Grant Thornton, the finance and business advisers.

Business leaders to host General Election debate in Weymouth

Weymouth College theatre with principal Sue Moore will act as the independent chairman.

8:00pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

BUSINESS figures will be posing questions for an election debate at Weymouth College on April 23.






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