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Contactless passport checks are coming to Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester, but travellers still need valid passports and should keep them in hand luggage.

The following cases were heard in Poole Magistrates' Court:

Half-term theatre shows are set to delight families at Pavilion Dance South West (PDSW) in Bournemouth

A Taste of Ireland comes direct from Off-Broadway and London’s West End, and will be held at Lighthouse Poole on Thursday, February 4, 2027, at 7.30pm.

A festive cinema concert is set to bring Christmas cheer to the big screen this December.

As leader of BCP Council, I am proud we are delivering for residents on the things that matter most to our area despite a difficult financial position again.

Find out where kids can eat free or for £1 this October half-term, including Burger King, Bella Italia, ASDA cafés, Morrisons and Premier Inn.

Sherborne’s Johnny Moesel Named Rising Star at Independent School of the Year Awards

Two-thirds of teachers say primary schools expect families to supplement IT education at home

Dorset Council announced several temporary road closures and a new speed limit to ensure safety during road works

A dialysis clinic has been rated “requires improvement” after inspectors found unsafe medicine management.

Uswitch has broken down the cost of leaving household items on standby overnight, such as TVs and game consoles

The Royal Mint has revealed the 10 rarest 50p coins in UK circulation, from the 2023 Atlantic Salmon to the 2009 Kew Gardens design.

Retailers including Asda, Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Next have issued recall notices this week alongside alerts from national safety watchdogs.

Residents of Altitude on Parkstone Road celebrated this week as their car park reopened, six years after the cladding crisis left them unable to use it.

Sprinkles Gelato, located on 18-22 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AD, is seeking permission to serve customers until 1am every day of the week.

Chinese Kangxi ‘Soldier’ vases from Breamore House could fetch £200,000 at Duke’s Autumn Auction in Dorchester on October 21, with rare antiques and books.

Bournemouth is preparing to welcome Christmas back this November, with businesses and organisations coming to deliver one of the biggest festive offerings.

Millions of pensioners and benefit claimants could receive the DWP Christmas bonus. Find out which benefits qualify and when payments are due.

A three-bedroom flat in Poole boasting views of the marina and Poole Harbour has gone on the market for £475,000

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.