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Dorset takeaways and restaurants make semi-finals in national awards: How to vote

RESTAURANTS in Dorset and beyond have made the semi-finals in a national competition. The finalists have been revealed in the…

The fire left the kitchen destroyed Picture: DW Fire and Rescue

Warning for air fryer users before Christmas after fire tears through kitchen

AIR fryer users are being asked to keep an ear out for any unusual noises generated by the appliance…

Controversial Lidl approved near Wareham – with “overwhelming support” for the plans

PLANS to build a Lidl store in Sandford near Wareham have been granted planning permission – despite officers previously…

Growing Dorset winery, Langham Wine Estate, is looking to expand

A WINERY near Dorchester has plans to streamline its wine making processes under one roof with new plans. Langham Wine…

An impression of how the new Rockwater Sandbanks venue will look. Picture: Rockwater

New Sandbanks venue to bring 150 jobs to Poole – opening in spring 2025

A NEW restaurant and entertainment venue will open in Sandbanks next spring – bringing 150 jobs to Poole. Hospitality and…

Dorset Junior Chef of the Year, Harry Mason, with judges Alan Kelly and Jamie Jones Picture: South West Chef of the Year

Junior chef cooks up a storm at chef of the year competition

ASPIRING young chef Harry Mason, a student at Lytchett Minster School, has won the title of Dorset Junior Chef…

The food and music festival runs at Upton Country Park in June

Tasty food and music festival at Upton Country Park to get ready for Glastonbury!

A TASTY festival is on offer at a Dorset food festival in June – just ahead of Glastonbury! The Upton…

The Lift Legend initiative offers free soft drinks to designated drivers at pubs and clubs in Dorset. Picture: Dorset Police

Free soft drinks for designated drivers in Purbeck this Christmas: Here’s where

DESIGNATED drivers can claim free soft drinks at dozens of pubs and clubs this Christmas. Dorset Police has launched the…

UK’s favourite toppings revealed ahead of National Pizza Week

TOMORROW sees National Pizza Week get underway – and our favourite toppings have been revealed. The week-long event, which runs…

The team behind Smoke on the Water. From left to right; Matt, Julia, Sarah and Jordan Tillman

New Swanage restaurant brings Dorset flavour to the Bay Area

PURBECK restaurateurs, of the newly built premises overlooking Swanage Bay, are aiming to create a relaxed environment with local…