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Expert warns these 8 festive foods could be deadly to your dog this Christmas
Dogs are not able to properly digest at lot of human food, which is often high in salt, sugar and fat
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Family tribute to 'kind and thoughtful' man killed in crash
A family have paid tribute to a man who died following a crash involving a bus in Dorset
Lunch event in Dorset aims to prevent loneliness this Christmas
Royal Voluntary Service, with Morrisons Foundation, hosts a Festive Spread lunch in Dorchester to tackle loneliness among older people this Christmas.
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Magical a cappella Christmas concerts scheduled in Dorset
Dorset choirs are set to give Chistmas concerts in the local area
Bumper weekend of Christmas fun set for Weymouth neighbourhood
There's a bumper weekend of Christmas Music and Carols coming up in Wyke Regis
Three Swatch watches could fetch more than £20,000 at auction
Rare Swatch watches from the 1980s, including Kiki Picasso and Andrew Logan Jellyfish models, to fetch over £20,000 at Charterhouse Auctioneers in Somerset.
Amazon blocking 'dodgy' Fire TV Stick apps as it intensifies piracy crackdown
Amazon is blocking apps used to help gain illegal access to pirated content on 'dodgy' TV Fire Sticks.
Man fights for life after serious two-car crash
Officers are appealing for witnesses or motorists with relevant dashcam footage to come forward following a serious injury road traffic collision in Poole.
First phase of eight month road works to be completed this week
The final stages to the first phase of eight-month road works gets under way this week ahead of a festive reprieve for motorists in Dorchester
Innocent school hike turned into tragic event that shook the nation
It was a day that had begun with the innocent laughter of schoolboys but ended in a tragedy which shocked the nation.
'Greatest gift' campaign launched to find foster carers
Dorset Council launches "Give the Greatest Gift" campaign to urgently recruit foster carers. Find out how you can help children in Dorset find loving homes.
Rare 'stink cage' fungus spotted in rural Dorset
A rare fungus known as 'stink cage' has been spotted in Dorset by a photographer
Young wheelchair table tennis player chasing Paralympic dream gets a boost
Weymouth & Portland Lions Club have donated £1,500 to support 21‑year‑old Dorset athlete Thomas Rhys Hepburn on his journey to becoming a fully funded British Para Athlete.
More than 2,000 Christmas boxes packed for military children
Little Troopers charity and UK soldiers pack 2,000 Christmas Smiles boxes for military children with a parent serving overseas, supporting military children.
Annual flotilla of lights parades along quay
POOLE quay saw an annual 'yacht club flotilla' of light where boats lit up with beautifully coloured lights.
'It brought a tear to my eye': 150 tractors in magnificent procession across Dorset
THIS year's WillDoes charity tractor run was 'even bigger' than previous editions with 151 vehicles taking part.
Asda opens new Dorset store with more than 3,000 products
Asda opens new Express store in Dorset, offering 3,000+ groceries, ready meal deals, and 3p fuel discount for shoppers spending £15+.
Campaign launched to protect seabirds from discarded fishing lines
A PETITION has been launched to help protect gulls from discarded fishing lines.
'Delightful' Dorset cottage to go under the hammer for £150k
A 'delightful' two bedroom Dorset cottage in Shaftesbury is to be auctioned off today
How to quit smoking for good in 2026 - Here is all the help you'll ever need
Quitting cigarettes is one of the best things you will ever do for your health.