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REVIEW - Now That's What I Call Symphonic Music!, BSO, Meyrick Park
Inside or out, a classical concert is always about more than just the music.
Pensioner who 'simply can't avoid' looking at images of child abuse jailed
A pensioner who was previously found with 75,000 indecent images of children has been jailed.
The long goodbye - How Dorset's railway network began disappearing
This is the story of the long goodbye - the closure of Dorset's railway network
Woman speaks out on spiking ordeal at Bournemouth venue
A brave woman has spoken up about her experience of being spiked — which she claims happened at Barbara’s Bier Haus in Bournemouth.
Is there going to be another heatwave in the UK? Met Office reveals the answer
The Met Office has warned Brits to brace for a fifth heatwave of the year - see exactly when.
Martin Lewis reveals the simple pension mistake that could trigger an HMRC bill
Martin Lewis explains the difference between pension withdrawals, drawdown and annuities, and why taking money at the wrong time could increase your tax bill.
Gliding activities at Eyres Field in Dorset continuing under a new club name
Following a period of significant change, gliding activity at Eyres Field is continuing under a new club name: Purbeck Flying
Wessex Internet recognised for its impact on rural full fibre connectivity
Wessex Internet has been recognised as a winner of the Best of British Businesses 2026 by The Independent and Business Reporter
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