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Nestle issues warning to parents over baby formula food poisoning fears

Nestle has apologised to its customers and stated that the issue originated from an ingredient supplied by a leading supplier

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Car stuck in the sand at Southbourne

A CAR has got stuck on Southbourne beach.

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'Dorchester gets everything and Weymouth is the poor relation'

This letter writer is concerned about lack of things to do in Weymouth and says 'the town is dying'

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Driver left with serious head injuries after being 'punched in face and head'

A driver has received serious head injuries in an alleged road rage incident

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BCP issued further Met Office weather warning for ice and possible disruption

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been issued with another ice weather warning by the Met Office for Wednesday, January 7

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Coastguard called to man in 'distressed state' after dog would not return ashore

The Coastguard was called to man who was in a "distressed state" after dog entered Parkstone Bay and remained in the water for around an hour and would not return ashore.

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Opposition to plans to demolish partially-collapsed building

A DORSET parish council is challenging claims for the need to demolish a partially collapsed property at Cobbs Road, Colehill.

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Train services reduced until Friday due to repairs

Trains are running at reduced speed due to repairs between Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier

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Plans to convert hotel into two four-bedroom houses unveiled

A hotel could be converted into two four-bedroom houses after falling victim to increasing competition from AirB&B properties

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Dorset pub named among UK's best

The Anchor Inn in Seatown, Dorset, has been named among the UK's best rural pubs according to The Standard.

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New weather warning issued for snow and ice for BCP

A new weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

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Section of Dorset beach closed due to ongoing landslip

A section of beach has been closed following a cliff fall.

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Soft play event taking place just for adults

Calling all big kids!

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Nominate your Environmental Champion in Community Champion of the Year awards!

All across our area there are people quietly rolling up their sleeves to protect and improve the environment – organising litter picks, planting and caring for green spaces, encouraging recycling, reducing waste or championing eco-friendly habits at a local...

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New partnership announced for Bournemouth Writing Festival

Bournemouth writing festival have announced a new partnership with animal charity for their 2026 writing competition.

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Thousands discharged during Christmas week as doctors strike

The NHS safely discharged thousands of patients home to their families over the Christmas week despite five days of strike action by resident doctors.

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Circus school working to make aerial arts accessible for all

Instructors learned how to safely use slings and harnesses, as well as how to adapt equipment and teaching methods for a wide range of access needs.

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Dorset bar announces closure "with immense sadness"

A Dorset bar has announced it will close next month after nine years, saying the decision has been made with “immense sadness”.

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Dorset breaks sunshine record amid third hottest year on record

Dorset experienced its sunniest on record and third hottest ever last year, according to the Met Office.

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Make new friends at chess club in Bournemouth

Play chess and make new friends in Southbourne every Tuesday.