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Hot Radio on board for Christchurch fest bringing artisan foods & locally crafted spirits to the town

Christchurch Business Improvement District (BID) has secured the talents of Dorset’s own Hot Radio to provide music and live entertainment for its Food Fest Local this... READ MORE »

Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show to make its return this August – lineup soon to be announced!

One of the region’s most well-loved country shows is set to return to the Turnpike Showground in Motcombe this summer. The Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show, held from 13... READ MORE »

Making the magic happen! Fiona steps up as CEO of global attractions brand Merlin

Merlin Entertainments, which operates theme parks and attractions around the world from its base in Poole, has named Fiona Eastwood its new CEO. Fiona has been with the... READ MORE »

Happy hearts at Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park as critically endangered Suffolk Punch filly is born

Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park near Verwood has celebrated the safe arrival of a beautiful Suffolk Punch filly – the first of the critically endangered breed to be... READ MORE »

Jongleurs Comedy set to take over Bournemouth Pier on St Paddy’s weekend for night of stand-up

This St Patrick’s Day weekend, Jongleurs Comedy is coming to Key West Bar & Grill on Bournemouth Pier for a night of stand-up with some of the best in the industry... READ MORE »

Organisers hail ‘sheer variety and quality’ of winners at 12th annual Dorset Tourism Awards

Dorset tourism businesses were celebrating in numbers on Wednesday night as nominees and sponsors of the 12th Dorset Tourism Awards gathered at Marsham Court Hotel in... READ MORE »

Bournemouth Beach is the place to be for half term as Oceanarium & RockReef host joint promotion

Oceanarium and RockReef have teamed up to host a joint promotion offering families discounts on both Bournemouth Beach attractions over half term. From Friday 14 to... READ MORE »

Husband-and-wife team Andy & Fran take their 20-year-old luxury travel brand to historic new office

Bournemouth’s own luxury travel firm Blue Skies Lifestyle has a new home at the former Lloyds bank in Charminster as the business marks 20 years. It’s still to this... READ MORE »

Farmer Palmers closes a ‘cherished chapter’ as the team bid a fond farewell to red deer

Farmer Palmers Farm Park near Poole is saying a fond farewell to some of its favourite residents. Owners Sandra Palmer-Snellin and Phillip Palmer have informed visitors... READ MORE »

So Solid Crew among latest acts confirmed for this year’s ‘unmissable’ Xchurch Music Festival

The three-day Xchurch Music Festival makes its return this July, promising fun for all the family. Organised by TT Events and sponsored by Canvas, United Taxis, Thomas... READ MORE »