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Ryanair passengers are being urged to check what kind of razors they can bring in their hand luggage on flights.

The FSA has issued multiple food safety alerts and ‘do not eat’ warnings for products sold at Tesco, Waitrose and Home Bargains.

The upcoming lunar eclipse will follow the deep partial solar eclipse that happened on Wednesday (August 12).

The UK government has issued some safety advice for those travelling to the Maldives after five tourists died in May

The DWP has put out a fresh warning for anyone who receives Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits

Carers have days left to have their say as the DWP considers major changes to Carer’s Allowance, including new earnings rules.

A care home resident returned to her former workplace for an ‘emotional’ reunion with her colleagues at Poole Hospital.

Peter Strawbridge, a 68-year-old Christchurch resident, born and raised in Dorset, to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for charity

Hotel du Vin expanded its corporate retreat programme across all 19 UK locations, including its site in Poole, following a successful pilot earlier this year.

Bournemouth Water is urging residents to check their toilets for hidden leaks that could be wasting thousands of litres every year.

Kevin Bristow from Bournemouth and Meyrick Park has secured victory in the Men’s Race to Woodhall Spa Final with a standout round of golf

Bournemouth Boating Services Ltd seeks BCP Council licence to sell alcohol and host live music at Tuckton Tea Gardens, Belle Vue Road, until 10.30pm.

Three couples have celebrated 160 years of marriage by renewing their vows in a special church service in the New Forest

Poole Lighting Factory Shop has become a trusted destination for quality lighting at unbeatable prices.

Urban Reef has joined the Boathouse Group in a new chapter for the popular Bournemouth seafront venue

A widower has criticised Wimborne Minster Town Council for allowing the cemetery where his wife is buried to look “untidy”.

A Bournemouth hotel that is part of the Britannia Group has apologised after a recently engaged couple endured a “disgusting” stay.

Dear Editor,

A nine-year-old from Bournemouth has completed a 1,322km journey from Sandbanks to St Tropez, climbing more than 7,300 metres along the way.

The Mayflower Inn in Lymington is a popular pub close to the waterfront with celebrity sightings and big screen magic.

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.