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A total of 57 former Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, and Cookhouse sites are set to be bought by Common Table Group, a new hospitality company.

Cadbury has launched the Crunchie Duo bar following the recent launches of Cadbury Twirl Xtra and Cadbury Starbar Duo

Java Independent Coffee House in Swanage, Dorset, has been receiving plenty of praise for its vegetarian and vegan menu options

Aldi has revealed 10 new UK store locations opening in 2027 as part of its £900m expansion - see the full list.

Northern Ireland flooring firm Ceco, a Headlam flooring subsidiary, has ceased trading after 48 years, having fallen into administration.

Mortgage rates have hit 6% for the first time in three years as sub-5% deals plunge. Buyers also face an £80,000 gap between mortgage calculators.

Boundary lines, overgrown greenery and pruning rights remain among the most common sources of neighbour disputes across the country.

Edmund King, president of the AA, described the arrival of transparent pricing on the platform as "a massive step forward".

A mother described her disgust after finding a dead frozen maggot inside a £3.49 packet of viral Aldi Specially Selected chocolate-covered raspberries.

Men's hiking boots and shoes have been recalled after testing found chemicals above legal limits.

The warning comes as wet October weather arrives across the UK, with rainfall set to intensify through November and December.

The change means an extra hour in bed for your Sunday lie-in and will give an extra hour of daylight as the darker nights roll in.

Legal experts explain why motorists cannot challenge a speeding fine simply because a speed camera was hidden by trees, unlit at night or not painted yellow.

A man was discovered unconscious with a black eye following a racially aggravated assault.

Residents stepped outside their homes after a military helicopter roared across Dorset

Live traffic updates with reports of an incident on the A31

Jet2 has launched its Summer 2028 holiday programme, giving travellers the chance to book breaks from Bournemouth Airport

Celebrate the festive season in style with luxurious gift hampers filled with the finest local produce from The Dorset Hamper Company.

BCP Council’s Health and Wellbeing Board will be reviewing recent changes across community chemist services to ensure official healthcare records remain fully up to date.

BCP Council is to receive an independent safeguarding review highlighting key local protection issues, vulnerable resident risks, and emerging challenges.

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.