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Food hygiene ratings.

Chinese restaurant and pub inspected by food hygiene officers

ROUND UP: Restaurants, hotels and shops which closed this month

ROUND UP: Restaurants, hotels and shops which closed this month

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Mince pies from seven big supermarkets were taste-tested

I tried supermarket mince pies and two are worthy of Christmas glory

Free drinks as part of Dorset Police campaign.

LISTED: 70 pubs and bars giving free soft drinks to drivers this Christmas

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LISTED: Cafes, supermarkets and restaurants which have opened this month

LISTED: Cafes, supermarkets and restaurants which have opened this month

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We've scored these beauty advent calendars based on the appeal of the products inside, the calendars' cost and their value for money.

Best beauty advent calendar on the high street? You won’t guess our favourite

Bigwigs in Bournemouth

New Bournemouth bakery wants to stay open late and sell alcohol

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Hyunsil Park and Young Joo

Korean-British fusion restaurant throws open its doors in Bournemouth

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Theatre to host preview screening of film featuring local war hero

Theatre to host preview screening of film featuring local war hero

People enjoying yorky wrap

Full prices revealed for Bournemouth's Christmas Market - list

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Music

Paul Weller will perform at Lighthouse Poole in 2024

Paul Weller to perform concert at Lighthouse next spring

Galahad has released new album The Long Goodbye

Band making music for 38 years releases 12th album

Jason Donovan is bringing his new tour to Lighthouse

'Especially For You': Jason Donovan to bring new tour to Dorset

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Glastonbury Festival tickets are now sold out for 2024

Music fans call for future ballot as Glastonbury Festival tickets sell out

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'Buzzing': Major new music festival announced for Bournemouth

'Buzzing': Major new music festival announced for Bournemouth

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Reviews

We've scored these beauty advent calendars based on the appeal of the products inside, the calendars' cost and their value for money.

Best beauty advent calendar on the high street? You won’t guess our favourite

1001 Tales by the BSO at Poole Lighthouse. Picture by Andy Martin.

REVIEW: 1001 Tales, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Lighthouse, Poole

REVIEW: Bournemouth locals hit the slopes at Picnic on the Piste

REVIEW: Bournemouth locals hit the slopes at Picnic on the Piste

REVIEW: John Kelly, Lighthouse, Poole

This is the best hot chocolate on the high street as I taste test from the UK's most popular brands.

Who does the best Hot Chocolate? I put Starbucks, Costa and more to the test

Hot chocolates, mulled wine and roast dinner in a wrap, Bournemouth Christmas Market has it all

REVIEW: I went to Bournemouth Christmas Market and the stalls did not disappoint

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Food and Drink

Food hygiene ratings.

Chinese restaurant and pub inspected by food hygiene officers

ROUND UP: Restaurants, hotels and shops which closed this month

ROUND UP: Restaurants, hotels and shops which closed this month

Mince pies from seven big supermarkets were taste-tested

I tried supermarket mince pies and two are worthy of Christmas glory

Free drinks as part of Dorset Police campaign.

LISTED: 70 pubs and bars giving free soft drinks to drivers this Christmas

LISTED: Cafes, supermarkets and restaurants which have opened this month

LISTED: Cafes, supermarkets and restaurants which have opened this month

Bigwigs in Bournemouth

New Bournemouth bakery wants to stay open late and sell alcohol

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Theatre

The Woman in Black

REVIEW: The Woman In Black, Lighthouse, Poole

L-R: Erin Caldwell (Seymour), Kenedy Small (Cleves), Aoife Haakenson (Parr), Lou Henry (Howard), Laura Dawn Pyatt (Boleyn). Credit: Pamela Raith Photography

SIX the Musical becomes biggest show ever at Lighthouse

Fascinating Aida

REVIEW: Fascinating Aida , Lighthouse, Poole

SIX the Musical - must credit Manuel Harlan

REVIEW: Six the Musical, Lighthouse, Poole

Lighthouse Poole

Plea for every child to visit the theatre before they leave school

Noises Off is at Lighthouse Poole

REVIEW: Noises Off, Lighthouse Poole

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Games

Who's a cute droid... yes he is... yes he is...

REVIEW: Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order (EA Games)

Nice car, grotty weather

REVIEW: Need for Speed: Heat (EA Games)

Minis at Silverstone – all very British, what

REVIEW: Grid (Codemasters)

Uber do helicopters, right?

REVIEW: Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint (Ubisoft)

Volta: where pirate trousers win style points

REVIEW: Fifa 20 (EA Games)

Probably not road-legal, but who's going to argue with the Eggman...

REVIEW: Team Sonic Racing (Sega)

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Showbiz

Theatre to host preview screening of film featuring local war hero

Theatre to host preview screening of film featuring local war hero

1001 Tales by the BSO at Poole Lighthouse. Picture by Andy Martin.

REVIEW: 1001 Tales, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Lighthouse, Poole

Odeon Bournemouth now features VIP beds in screen five

Now you can book a VIP bed at Bournemouth's Odeon cinema

Find out who won The Great British Bake Off.

Find out who won The Great British Bake Off in dramatic final

Are any of these Bake Off winners a blast from the past?

Here are all The Great British Bake Off winners - do you remember any?

REVIEW: John Kelly, Lighthouse, Poole

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