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Local News, Sport, Events & Weather for the Dorset Coast

Poole's iconic lava lamp maker backs clearer labelling for British-made goods

Mathmos, based in Poole and known for inventing the lava lamp, supports the idea that shoppers should be able to easily identify products made in the UK.

New planning framework strengthens protections for children’s play opportunities

Tom Hayes MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Play, has welcomed changes that protect playgrounds in planning policy.

Letter: 'The product of nanny state and socialism'

Do you enjoy having a bet? I did, but in recent times both Corals in Broadstone, and Ladbrokes on Canford Heath have closed.

Dorset author to publish biography about lesser-known Elizabethan privateer

The Queen's Pirate: The Triumphant Life and Tragic End of Thomas Cavendish, Elizabethan Privateer, by Iain Gateley, uncovers the life of Thomas Cavendish.

Bournemouth music shop to host mini-festival showcasing original talent

A mini-festival is set to showcase the original talents of Bournemouth’s music scene later this month.

New careers guide highlights opportunities for school leavers in the South West

School leavers in the South West are being encouraged to consider careers in the building materials supply sector

Poole gears up for the return of popular Seafood & Sounds Festival next month

A celebration of seafood, music, and maritime heritage is set to return as Seafood & Sounds festival will take place in Poole on September 12 and September 13