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The son of celebrity chef Rick Stein has announced he is expecting a baby with his new partner following a reported split from his wife.

Clocks will go back across the UK this weekend on Sunday, October 25 at 2am, marking the end of British Summer Time and an extra hour in bed.

Houseplants like English ivy and night-blooming Jasmine can make autumn allergies worse for some people

A nature-based holiday club is giving children the chance to enjoy the outdoors through inclusive play and learning

Two mums will cycle more than 1,000km across Turkey with their toddlers from October 22, raising money for a leukaemia charity over 25 days.

Ellis Jones Solicitors, which has offices in Bournemouth, Poole, Ringwood, Swanage, and Wimborne, has been recognised in the Chambers UK Legal Guide 2027.

Dorset has been named one of the UK’s top treasure hotspots, with 23.4 recorded finds per 100 square kilometres

A new dining and nightlife experience in coming to Bournemouth.

The Tank Museum is running a half-term programme of family-friendly activities from October 24 to November 1

Aaron Hawthorne will accompany Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde at Bournemouth Pavilion on Tuesday, November 3.

Dorset planning consultancy KPPC Planning Consultants appoints three chartered planners, taking its RTPI-qualified team to six and staff total to nine.

Miriam Margolyes will make her pantomime debut as cheese-loving Giant Blunderbore in Lighthouse Poole’s Jack and the Beanstalk this Christmas.

Ballard School in New Milton, Hampshire, was named Regional Independent School of the Year (South) at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2026.

Alex Bance from Salisbury will begin 380 mile run on November 2, running from Hunstanton in Norfolk to Lyme Regis in Dorset.

Bournemouth’s Bobby’s department store opened in May 1915 and became Debenhams in 1972. Share your memories, stories and photos.

Plans to move more than £4million into central contingency reserves have been approved by BCP Council.

A Ferndown man has been fined after doing more than double the speed limit in a 30mph zone.

Walk along Old Christchurch Road or through Westbourne on a Friday night and you see what makes Bournemouth tick

Plans have been submitted for a new super grid electricity transformer near Three Legged Cross.

FAMILIES of residents at a dementia care home say they have been left scrambling to find alternative accommodation after being given just weeks to move their loved ones out.

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.