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The Met Office has said that Storm Austen will hit the UK this week with strong winds. Check the full list of locations and when to expect it.

Aviva has answered some of the biggest burning questions about what accidental coverage is, the benefits and how to claim.

As windy storms hit, find out how wind speed is broken down and what level wind must reach to be dangerous.

Find out whether home insurance policies cover wind damage to properties, fences, sheds, gates and other outdoor items.

I wore Meta Glasses on my holiday to Kos, here's what I thought about the controversial smart glasses and their features.

Forget the supermarket countdowns – we headed to the Lindt shop to create personalised chocolate advent calendars, with more than 25 flavours to choose from.

I tested TikTok lemon cleaning hacks on a microwave, limescale-covered taps and a washing machine to see whether the chemical-free tricks really work.

Disney Store will open its first UK outlet this autumn, offering Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars merchandise, with savings up to 40%.

Cadbury fans can now customise their own tub of Heroes ahead of Christmas in a new move for the company.

Citizens Advice has warned the Chancellor over a dangerous gap in winter energy support for disabled people and working families.

UK TV licence rules explained: who needs one, £180 cost, free and reduced-cost licences, payment options and fines for watching live TV or BBC iPlayer.

Private parking firms issued 16.9m tickets in 2025/26. Proposed UK reforms include five- and 10-minute grace periods, appeals and £20 caps for genuine errors.

The clocks go back on Sunday. Martin Lewis's advice is to let sunlight in during the day and close curtains as it gets dark to help retain warmth.

The London 2012 Olympic Games Blue Peter piece drew 26 bids on eBay before being snapped up for £156.20.

Households are being urged to prepare for up to three days of disruption during severe weather emergencies.

Thousands of homes are without power and travel is disrupted as Storm Austen hits the South West and forecasters issue warnings for Storm Boelo.

The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent, leaving the majority who attempt it boggled.

To make up for the shortening days, the clocks will go back across the UK this weekend

Drivers in the UK have been warned that wearing winter clothes such as coats, gloves, and scarves behind the wheel could result in fines of up to £1,000.

A bin collector has urged UK households to mark food waste caddies with their house number to prevent them blowing away in autumn winds.

These old photos show the world-famous beauty spot of Lulworth Cove over the years

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.