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Exact date 12 million Nationwide customers will receive £50 free cash revealed
This is when Nationwide customers will receive a £50 cash payment as a “thank you” from the banking giant following the purchase of Virgin Money.
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Rare Queen Elizabeth II banknote sells for £150,000 at auction
The note dates back to March 21, 1953 and went up for sale with an estimate between £60,000 and £90,000.
Soap recall due to microbiological risk as shoppers told 'return it immediately'
Shoppers who have purchased the hand soap are being urged to “return it immediately” and not use it.
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If you have one of these medical conditions you may not need to pay council tax
Anyone with these medical conditions could be exempt from paying council tax, how to check and apply.
Pop icon Elton John 'buys flat in town to be near eldest son'
Elton John has reportedly bought a flat in a Wiltshire town.
Chief constable says he is 'totally committed' to policing while under investigation
Hampshire's chief constable has said he is "totally committed" to policing while under investigation
LIVE: Police cordon erected in Littledown park
A police cordon is in place in Littledown, and a forensics tent was also erected yesterday evening.
Man accused of fleecing nearly £2,000 from elderly mother
A man is accused of fleecing nearly £2,000 from his elderly Eastleigh mother
Councillor takes aim at agency's 'secrecy' over land purchase
A Councillor has taken aim at the Environment Agency's 'secrecy' as it spends £5 million on "farmland" at Keyhaven, Lymington.
In The Dock: Speeding drivers caught on A338 among the cases
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Dorset care home 'over the moon' with perfect rating
"A perfect ten rating is rare and we’re so proud to be among the few homes to receive it."
Smallest sailing club in Poole Harbour celebrates 150th anniversary
The club celebrated its 150th anniversary and launched its 2025 sailing season with a Commodores Reception at its clubhouse.
Boy, 14, to cycle 1,000 miles for dyslexia awareness
Lexx also dreams of working in the sports industry, as he is a big fan of AFC Bournemouth.
Dorset foster carer says role is 'incredibly rewarding'
Her role includes observing and documenting the parent's progress for court assessments.
Free workshop for people with blood cancer in Dorset
A workshop for people affected by blood cancer will be held in April.
Aldi launches competition to win year supply of flowers
This year, it expects customer favourites like the Lovely Mum Tulips (£4.99) and the premium Specially Selected Sweet Perfection Bouquet (£19.99) to be popular again.
Free zip line rides for mothers at Bournemouth Pier this Mother's Day
Mothers can enjoy free zip line rides this Mother's Day at Bournemouth Pier.
School receives £2,000 donation from Rotary Club
The £2,000 donation will go towards the school’s current fundraiser for tiered seating in the Dudley Hill Hall.
Scouts get their hands dirty to combat climate change
A group of Dorset scouts and volunteers have planted 300 trees to help tackle climate change.
Westbourne's new charity shop opens with town crier and mayor
A new charity shop has opened in Westbourne.