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Comic John Bishop adds Weymouth date to major UK tour

A comedy superstar is returning to Weymouth for a stand-up gig

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Grand Slam Wrestling heading to Dorchester Corn Exchange

Grand Slam Wrestling is heading to Dorchester Corn Exchange on April 13.

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Poole Harbour Festival 2024 - bigger than ever this summer!

Poole Harbour Festival 2024 - bigger than ever this summer!

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Downton Abbey star Imelda Staunton confirms third movie

Downton Abbey star Imelda Staunton has confirmed there will be a third film of the popular franchise created by Dorset Lord resident Julian Fellowes

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Fundraiser for Wessex Folk Festival 2024 in Weymouth

An evening of local music will help raise funds for a festival that has been running for more than 20 years

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Plaza Cinema in Dorchester announces first price rise since 2007

A local cinema has raised its prices for the first time since 2007 due to a ‘significant increase’ in overheads

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Littlemoor and Preston Posh and Becks 'Be Honest' meme

A funny David and Victoria Beckham meme on the difference between living in Preston and Littlemoor in Weymouth has gone viral

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10cc set to perform at Weymouth Pavilion this autumn

10cc have added 25 extra concerts to their Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour and will perform in Weymouth Pavilion on Saturday, October 23 at 7.30pm.

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The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2024: Who's competing tonight?

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer returns to Channel 4 with Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond welcoming Danny Dyer and Rhod Gilbert.

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Harbour Hut smokehouse opens in Hope Square Weymouth

An exciting new restaurant has opened near Weymouth’s harbourside

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Dorchester Drama performances of Still Life and Train

Two one-act plays sharing the theme of the great British railway system will be performed by Dorchester Drama

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Encore Singers Dorchester looking for new members

The Encore Singers are a friendly, lively, Dorchester-based choir, singing mostly songs from the shows and popular modern songs, in four-part harmony.

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Coronation Street's Tracy Barlow to leave the cobbles

A Coronation Street legend is to leave the cobbles after 47 years on the ITV soap opera.

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McDonald's cuts price of Happy Meals to £1.99 for Easter

McDonald’s will cut the price of its Happy Meals ahead of Easter and customers can take advantage of the offer via the McDonald's app.

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Joseph Tong to perform at Weymouth lunchtime concert

A versatile and imaginative pianist, much in demand as a soloist, duo pianist and chamber musician, Joseph Tong enjoys a busy and varied career giving regular performances at concert venues and...

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Where kids can eat for free or £1 in Easter half term

Find out where kids can eat for free or £1 during the Easter half term, including Asda, Sainsbury's, Ikea, Subway and more.

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Doctor Who stars Colin Baker and Terry Mulloy unite on stage

Colin Baker and Terry Molloy, who played mortal enemies the Doctor and Davros will now be returning as detective duo Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson.

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Dorchester: Afternoon with Maggie from television's Bake Off

Spend the afternoon with Maggie from the Great British Bake Off.

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Wow set to perform Footloose at Weymouth Pavilion

Hit musical Footloose is dancing into Weymouth this Easter staged by the celebrated performers of the multi-award-winning WOW Youth Musical Theatre.

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Five Dorset chippies for a Good Friday fish and chip treat

It wouldn't be Good Friday without a traditional fish and chips, here are some suggestions.

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Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens food fair cancelled

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens has cancelled its food fair that was scheduled to run from 10am until 3pm on Saturday, March 30

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Incredible Easter themed yarn bomb creations cover Weymouth

Weymouth is once again an explosion of colour and creativity as yarn bombers cover the streets in Easter creations

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Where can you buy an Easter Egg made in Dorset?

IT wouldn't be Easter without having one or two Easter Eggs, but can you buy any which were made in Dorset?

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Great Celebrity Bake Off 2024: Who's competing next?

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) returns tonight (Sunday March 31) and former Strictly star Oti Mabuse will take part.

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Top 10 Dorset Easter Sunday roasts according to Trip Advisor

The best Sunday lunches being served up this Easter weekend in Dorset, according to Trip Advisor.

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Alison Hammond 'caught' in swearing blunder on Bake Off

Host of Channel 4 The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer, Alison Hammond was caught in an apparent sweary incident with contestant Gabby Logan.

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Dorchester Arts announce summer 2024 live performances

Dorchester Arts announces packed summer season of performances for 2024

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Ria Lina to perform Riawakening at Corn Exchange, Dorchester

Little Wander will present comedian Ria Lina’s debut tour Riawakening at the Corn Exchange in Dorchester on Friday, April 26 at 7.30pm.

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All Trees are Clocks to be performed at Corn Exchange

Musicians Emily Burridge and Karen Wimhurst will be performing All Trees are Clocks live at the Corn Exchange on Sunday, April 21 at 2.30 pm.

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Preston Pantomime Group raises £1,000 for local causes

Preston Pantomime Group has once again filled the seats of Preston village hall with their 44th Pantomime, Cinderella, this February half term.

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Weymouth: Wow Youth Musical Theatre Group up for 5 awards

The WOW Youth Musical Theatre group has received the nominations from the National Operatic and Dramatic Association for their south west awards

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Review: WOW Musical Theatre's Footloose at Weymouth Pavilion

With themes of dance, responding to change, grief, the voice of youth and reuniting a community, Footloose is a great platform to exhibit the many talents of WOW Youth Musical Theatre

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Dan Buettner: 3 foods which increase chances of longer life

Author and National Geographic fellow Dan Buettner has shared 3 foods that will reportedly increase your chances of living into your 90s.

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The Dorchester cat: Song written for Susie the cat

An artist and local musician have collaborated to create a new song to celebrate an iconic feline character in a Dorset town

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Dan Sandham of Great Pottery Throw Down to host event

A Weymouth finalist of a popular Channel 4 show is hosting pottery lessons in Dorset

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New Beaminster festival Dorsom 'not going ahead' in 2024

An extra year is needed to sort out a full management plan for Beaminster festival Dorsom

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Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C: contestants on tonight

The fourth episode of the Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer 2024 will air tonight (Sunday, April 7) - here are the four stars taking part.

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Lord Chamberlain's Men to perform Hamlet at Athelhampton

An all-male performance of Shakespearean classic in the backdrop of historical house is coming to Dorset

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Star of Michael McIntyre's Big Show to perform in Dorset

An 'unexpected star' of Michael McIntyres's Big Show is set to perform songs of the West End in Dorchester

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Too Good To Go introduces new Ask A Friend app feature

Too Good To Go is now allowing customers to ask a friend to collect their Surprise Bags, making it more convenient to collect.

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New book on objects in life of Lawrence of Arabia

A historian has penned a book on places of interest in the life of a well-known Dorset based colonel

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Festival’s blend of food and music is the perfect recipe

With early bird tickets still available - saving you up to £10, Upton House Food and Music Festival is set to get summer off to a tasty start – and it won’t break the bank!

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Dorset Knob Festival to return to Cattistock this summer

More details have been announced for an event celebrating an aspect of Dorset’s culinary culture

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The Salt Pig café is now open on at Wild Chesil Centre

The Salt Pig Café is now open at Dorset Wildlife Trust's Wild Chesil Centre on Portland Beach Road

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Glastonbury 2024: Portland residents musical bee show

A musical show about bees, created by two Dorset based artists, will be performed at Glastonbury Festival this year

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Weymouth Pavilion to host a night of music for Rob Goodwin

Two bands are coming together to pay tribute to a ‘good friend’ and former member whilst raising funds for a charity

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Rick Stein's praise for Weymouth's Les Enfants Terribles

A Weymouth restaurant has received high praise from a celebrity chef

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Kate Garraway or Susanna Reid to host reboot of iconic show

This Is Your Life set to return with Kate Garraway and Susanna Reid set to host the reboot.

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Pub Quiz April 6: How smart are you? Find out now

Find out how good your general knowledge is with our quiz that will get you ready for your next trip to the pub.

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The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2024: Who's competing tonight?

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer is back with Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond Joe Locke, the Rev Richard Coles, Adam Hills and Sara Cox.

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