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Shoppers are being urged to check their fridges and cupboards after a series of food safety alerts and recalls at major UK supermarkets.

If your sunscreen is past its expiry date, it will not protect you as well as it should, according to an expert dermatologist.

Dorset Coroner issues next of kin appeal for Keld William Buckeridge, 58, who died in Okeford Fitzpaine. Death not suspicious. Contact 01202 123900.

Incredible history of the Beaulieu Motor Museum in Hampshire. Explore how a struggling New Forest estate became Britain's motoring heritage capital.

The following cases were heard at Weymouth Magistrates' Court:

Algae is being removed from Poole Park Lake following an excessive bloom caused by recent hot weather

Tributes have been paid to a longstanding Cherries fan, mum and steward, with fans asked to join together for a minute’s applause in the 43rd minute of this Saturday’s game against Everton at her ‘happy place’, Dean Court.

A self-taught artist is extending her landscape exhibition following overwhelming public support.

Two teenagers were arrested on Thursday night after an electric bike was reported to be driven dangerously in Ringwood.

Mystery surrounds the apparent sudden closure of a popular bike shop in Bournemouth.

A date has been set for when the speed limit on part of the A31 will be lifted following the New Forest wildfire.

A man in a blue disposable face mask was seen acting suspiciously before a Bournemouth home was burgled.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences following a rush hour crash.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences following a rush hour crash.

A man has been jailed after he threatened to kill his GP before going on a 'rampage' through Poole, smashing cars, windows and causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.

A burglar who broke into a home in Poole while the occupants slept has been jailed for 27 months.

Bournemouth’s firework display has been cancelled at the last minute due to high winds

Costa Coffee has applied for permission to place tables outside a store in Bournemouth

A four-day road closure is planned for a major road in Christchurch next month to facilitate highway maintenance works.

The A31 is blocked westbound with heavy traffic following reports of a crash

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”?