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Rare silver coffee Biggin could fetch £6,000 at Charterhouse auction

A rare George III silver coffee Biggin is set to fetch up to £6,000 at Charterhouse auction.

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Event at Hardy's birthplace to showcase his love of music

An event celebrating Thomas Hardy is set to be held at St Michael's Church, Stinsford.

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Latest food hygiene ratings for Dorset pubs, restaurants and venues

The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Dorset restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed

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Free cooking group for men-only to launch in Dorset town

A free, men-only cooking group is set to launch in Sherborne.

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Weymouth drama club is looking for help to create 70s stage set

A drama club is appealing to the public for help to create a 70s-themed stage set.

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Tasty treats at Upton House food & music festival!

Tasty treats at Dorset food & music festival!

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Dorset restaurant liquidated owing more than £600,000

A restaurant in Dorset has gone into liquidation owing more than £600,000 to creditors.

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Chef running Michelin star restaurant returns to west Dorset to launch new...

After three years of running a Michelin star restaurant, a chef is returning to Dorset to open his very own eatery.

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Discover the movers and shakers of Dorset's arts scene

These incredible artists have perfected their formats, and are here to shake up the Dorset art scene. Which will you visit first?

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The fish and chip shops in Dorset shortlisted for our annual awards

It's time to vote for a winner for the Dorset Echo Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2025!

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Eyesore to be converted into café and centre for start-up businesses

A WEYMOUTH town centre eyesore building, previously used as a hostel and once a pub, is to be converted to small business start-up units and a café.

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Takeaway wins battle to stay open - despite objections

A PORTLAND take-away has won planning permission to continue – despite objections.

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Popular festival announces new location and big change

One of Dorset's most-loved festivals is set to return with a new home and a big change.

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Historic hotel on sale for almost £1million

A historic hotel in Bridport has been put up for sale .

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Meet Bella - the robot server taking orders at café

The View Café at The Heights Hotel, Portland, has officially revolutionised the local dining scene with the introduction of an ultramodern robot server called Bella.

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Dorset tour named one of UK's top 50 unique experiences

A cider tasting tour in Dorset has been named one of the UK's top 50 unique bucket list experiences.

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Bestselling author from Dorset to release new romance novel

Victoria has always felt like an outsider and Mike is everything she is not: rough, rugged and unapologetically unrefined.

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Concert raises money for air ambulance and Swanage Railway

The evening featured a variety of music, with songs and sketches from shows, Gilbert & Sullivan, and sixties classics including Downtown and Morning Town Ride.

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New survival-based reality show looking for Dorset contestants

This survival-based series will explore an end-of-the-world scenario where civilisation has collapsed and there is no light, power, water or heat.

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Four pubs in Dorset shortlisted for National Pub & Bar Awards 2025

Four Dorset pubs have been shortlisted for a national pub and bar award.

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The 'secret' Netflix codes that could help you find 'hidden' content this Easter

A Reddit user has shared a guide to secret codes that will allow you to quickly narrow down your Netflix search

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New kiosk operator for popular town gardens

A new kiosk operator has been found for a town's public gardens

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Coronation Street star to return to soap after 25 years - but there's a twist

Coronation Street star Dominic Rickhards is returning to the cobbles 25 years after his on-screen affair with Liz McDonald.

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Popular car event relocates to new venue for 2025

"We look forward to welcoming motor enthusiasts of all ages to the school and hope that everyone has a wonderful day."

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Revealed: The town in Dorset that drinks the most cups of tea

Dorset Tea is celebrating selling 2.1 million cups last year.

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Reopening delayed for burger restaurant damaged in fire

A much-loved burger restaurant that was damaged in a major blaze will not reopen this summer

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Gogglebox fans call for 'annoying' pairing to get less airtime on Channel 4 show

Viewers of the Channel 4 show Gogglebox have called for yet another pairing to be axed from the programme in Pete and Sophie

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Fawlty Towers play coming to Dorset theatre

The critically acclaimed Fawlty Towers play is coming to the Pavilion.

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Mock the Week star brings new show to Dorset

Angela Barnes will bring her new stand-up comedy show to the Mowlem Theatre next month.

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EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy’s final scenes air as she leaves soap after...

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy’s final scenes have aired and showed her playing the trumpet she was known for in her early days on the soap.

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Weymouth man attends play for first time in 20 years thanks to home care team

A Weymouth theatre enthusiast has been able to watch a play for the first time in 20 years thanks to his home care team.

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Try these five quirky places to eat and drink in Dorset this Easter

Good food and drinks are the cornerstones of any successful holiday. But would you grab a bite to eat surrounded by kittens or have a pint in a haunted beer garden? Whether you’re looking to grab a...

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'Do not eat' - Asda issues recall of dinner dish due to undeclared ingredients

Asda has issued a recall of its Simple To Cook Asian Inspired Pork Belly Slices due to possibly containing undeclared ingredients

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The woman who inspired Thomas Hardy

Thomas Hardy’s marriage to Emma Gifford went from romantic to estranged, and yet he was grief-stricken when she died.

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Former Tiller Girl from Dorset recalls her life in the dance troupe

Avril Owton shares memories of high kicking alongside famous stars and tells us why dancing is one of the toughest professions in the theatre

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Dorset resident "stunned" to discover paintings worth half a million in...

A Dozen 18th century chinese paintings have been discovered in Dorset home worth up to £500,000

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Which supermarket sells the best cheese? From Tesco, M&S, Aldi and more

A warning has been issued to any UK household buying cheese from Sainsbury's, Aldi, or M&S.

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PICTURES: Hundreds flock to event bursting with local flavour and charm

The flavours of Dorset shone bright at a much-loved food and drink fayre

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Film about legendary actor Richard Burton at Dorset venue

A film based on the life of actor Richard Burton is set to screen in Swanage next month.

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Unique 'Mushroom Show' set to educate audiences about fungi

A theatre group is set to perform a unique show about fungi.

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RSPCA calls for ban on caged hens as campaign launches

The RSPCA is petitioning for a ban on caged hens.

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New Peppa Pig cinema experience coming to Dorset

A new Peppa Pig cinema experience is coming to Swanage this May.

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Open-air theatre company to perform Shakespeare classic in Dorset

An open-air theatre production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night is coming to Dorset villages.

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UB40 headline Poole Harbour Festival

UB40 headline Poole Harbour Festival.

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'Glitter, glamour': Strictly dancer wows crowd in Weymouth show

Giovanni Pernice brought his highly anticipated solo show, The Last Dance, to Weymouth Pavilion. It was full of good dancing, singing and story-telling.

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'We're nearly there in campaign to save pub - but more funds needed'

SUPPORTERS say they’ve nearly succeeded in a campaign to save the Elm Tree pub at Langton Herring - but more funds are needed.

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Chef gets five star review in first week of opening new restaurant

Chef Allesandro Strillozi says he received a five star review on TripAdvisor in just the first week of opening Sandro's in Drakes Way, Lyme Regis

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James Bond tribute band has a ‘licence to thrill’ at theatre

An acclaimed tribute band is returning to Weymouth Pavilion to perform the James Bond Concert Spectacular.

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Award winners to attend film festival now underway

Bridport’s beloved film festival returns this week with the theme speaking to America’s troubling past and present

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Culture, chaos, and creativity: Towns' kick off a wild year of artsy fun

An exciting year of quirky events is set to begin

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