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The products have been recalled from shoppers by Baylis and Harding, Amazon, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, and Waitrose.

The Office for Product Safety & Standards confirmed the recall, stating that the toy does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

A new chicken restaurant has arrived in town and 100 lucky customers will get a chance to snatch up some free chicken wings.

Blue Badge holders can use a little-known renewal hack to help keep their permit valid. Find out when to apply and what happens if you renew early.

Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth placed 10th and 11th in the South West in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027.

Magna Care Centre in Wimborne, operated by Care UK, will host a Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday, September 25, from 10am to 12pm at its Arrowsmith Road site.

Since I came into office, I have heard time and time again from Dorset residents that they want to see a police force that is visible, accessible and connected to the communities it serves.

Retired police officer and comedian Alfie Moore is bringing latest stand-up tour to Poole.

The following cases were heard at Weymouth Magistrates' Court:

A Poole MP has lead a call on the Government to show 'real ambition' in protecting disabled people’s living standards.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to BCP Council for towns within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area

A rare exhibition of wedding dresses spanning 150 years opens to the public this autumn, charting the evolution of bridal fashion.

Barratt David Wilson Homes Southampton raises more than £20,000 for Dorset children’s charity Amelia’s Rainbow at East Horton Golf Club on September 4.

A care home in Dorset has launched new sessions to support older people in staying active and independent

Practice Makes Puppets, was brought to life through Sanctuary, a summer artist residency at Lighthouse Poole, supported by SEND4.

Port Regis, in Shaftesbury, is in the running for the Independent Boarding School of the Year in the 2026 Independent Schools of the Year Awards.

A teenager who once thought running would be impossible has become one of the UK’s most promising junior athletes.

For Your Eyes Only in Bournemouth seeks to renew its sexual entertainment licence with BCP Council. Objections can be submitted in writing by 5 October 2026.

Chris de Burgh will perform in Dorset as part of his 2027 UK tour

Residents near Came House, Dorchester, are being advised of a short wedding fireworks display on Saturday, September 26

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”?