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Ryanair passengers are being urged to check what kind of razors they can bring in their hand luggage on flights.

The FSA has issued multiple food safety alerts and ‘do not eat’ warnings for products sold at Tesco, Waitrose and Home Bargains.

The DWP has put out a fresh warning for anyone who receives Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits

Carers have days left to have their say as the DWP considers major changes to Carer’s Allowance, including new earnings rules.

Hotel du Vin expanded its corporate retreat programme across all 19 UK locations, including its site in Poole, following a successful pilot earlier this year.

Bournemouth Water is urging residents to check their toilets for hidden leaks that could be wasting thousands of litres every year.

Native Willow in Wimborne has applied to Dorset Council for a late-night alcohol and entertainment licence. Public comments accepted until 31 August 2026.

Kevin Bristow from Bournemouth and Meyrick Park has secured victory in the Men’s Race to Woodhall Spa Final with a standout round of golf

Urban Reef has joined the Boathouse Group in a new chapter for the popular Bournemouth seafront venue

These pictures show snowdrifts up to 30ft deep which cut off towns and villages across Dorset for days during the ferocious blizzard of February 1978

A man who helped save two people from drowning is urging others to be aware of rip tide dangers.

NO decision has yet been made on whether fireworks will take place at Christchurch Carnival on Saturday night.

The following case was heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

A widower has criticised Wimborne Minster Town Council for allowing the cemetery where his wife is buried to look “untidy”.

A Bournemouth hotel that is part of the Britannia Group has apologised after a recently engaged couple endured a “disgusting” stay.

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A Bournemouth knife-crime charity is to hold its first-ever football match in memory of teenager Cameron Hamilton.

A new restaurant featuring a coastal brasserie, a menu created by one of Britain’s leading seafood chefs, a bar and boutique rooms is set to open next month.

A man who stabbed a petrol station worker with scissors has been jailed for more than five years.

The Mayflower Inn in Lymington is a popular pub close to the waterfront with celebrity sightings and big screen magic.

Purbeck Cider launches People’s Choice cider in Dorset, donating £1 per litre sold to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Community-grown apples support charity.

Plans for a new 'build your own' waterfront home with panoramic views have been approved for a site in Dorset

Dorset is the location for Mike Leigh's Play For Today, Nuts in May, which is free to watch on BBC iPlayer

A YouTube video provides an insightful look at Brownsea Island in 1962.

Only Fools and Horses repeats are as popular as ever this Christmas - but did you know that the classic BBC comedy was not once, but twice filmed in Dorset?

Sandbanks Ferry staff were 'verbally abused' by passengers during a temporary suspension.

Hundreds of jobs are to be created at a holiday park as part of a major nationwide investment.

SHOULD there be a tourist tax in Purbeck – the “Purbeck Pound”?