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Poole Library roof

Library to temporarily close during essential repairs after 'significant investment'

Hype has a new range of school bags, lunch bags and pencil cases

Hype has a new range of school bags, lunch bags and pencil cases

Best back-to-school buys 2026: The uniforms, shoes and bundles worth your money

Jade Goody signing her book at Borders in the Square , Bournemouth

Jade Goody signing her book at Borders in the Square , Bournemouth

Remembering Jade Goody’s unforgettable trip to Bournemouth’s Borders 20 years on

Tesco shoppers can grab £50 in points as Clubcard Challenges return

Aldi has recalled its Dairyfine Crispy Choc Umâ€™s because it may contain peanuts

Aldi has recalled its Dairyfine Crispy Choc Umâ€™s because it may contain peanuts

Aldi announces major change affecting more than 300 products

Castlepoint is inviting the local community to get involved with Connect at Castlepoint, a vibrant new summer destination designed to encourage people to meet, relax, create and spend time together.

Castlepoint is inviting the local community to get involved with Connect at Castlepoint, a vibrant new summer destination designed to encourage people to meet, relax, create and spend time together.

Castlepoint Shopping Centre

Castlepoint invites community to connect, create and celebrate this summer

Grassroots sports clubs across Dorset are being urged to apply for funding from Aldi, as the supermarket brings its support for local sport together under one Aldi Sports Fund programme.

Grassroots sports clubs across Dorset are being urged to apply for funding from Aldi, as the supermarket brings its support for local sport together under one Aldi Sports Fund programme.

Grassroots sports clubs in Dorset encouraged to apply for funding from Aldi

Major UK supermarket announces change to deliveries across UK stores

Aldi is looking to secure sites for new stores in Dorset as part of its continued UK expansion.

Aldi is looking to secure sites for new stores in Dorset as part of its continued UK expansion.

Aldi looking to secure sites for new stores in Dorset as part of expansion plans

Still occupying the same spot on Swanage High Street where it first opened in 1908, Costcutter Swanage has embraced home delivery for the very first time, partnering with Snappy Shopper to bring groceries to customers’ doors in as little as 30 minutes.

Still occupying the same spot on Swanage High Street where it first opened in 1908, Costcutter Swanage has embraced home delivery for the very first time, partnering with Snappy Shopper to bring groceries to customers’ doors in as little as 30 minutes.

Historic family-run shop in Swanage launches home delivery after 118 years

Bournemouth town centre from above

Bournemouth town centre from above

LETTER: 'Visiting Bournemouth town centre was a dreadful and disgusting experience'

M&S has a new range of everyday essentials with joggers from £5 and hoodies from £7

M&S has a new range of everyday essentials with joggers from £5 and hoodies from £7

Marks and Spencer

M&S launches kids' summer clothes from £3.50 as parents snap up holiday bargains

Woolco in Bournemouth.

Woolco in Bournemouth.

Remembering Woolco, the American-style superstore that was Britain's biggest

The Hampshire Centre in 1998 photos by Hattie Miles 18/7/98 Daily Echo Photo

The Hampshire Centre in 1998 photos by Hattie Miles 18/7/98 Daily Echo Photo

Remembering the shopping centre that once stood where Castlepoint is today

Southern Co-op is running a four-week promotion across the South of England, including Dorset, offering customers the chance to have their entire basket paid for at random.

Southern Co-op is running a four-week promotion across the South of England, including Dorset, offering customers the chance to have their entire basket paid for at random.

Dorset shoppers could have their entire basket paid for this summer

Major eBay change from next month will affect millions of UK sellers

From Tesco and Asda to Bella Italia, Harvester and Subway, here's where kids eat free and £1 meal deals available during the summer holidays.

From Tesco and Asda to Bella Italia, Harvester and Subway, here's where kids eat free and £1 meal deals available during the summer holidays.

Family Days Out

The best kids eat free offers this summer at Bella Italia, Harvester, Subway and more

A Tesco Express as the supermarket giant issues a Clubcard alert to say 500,000 shoppers are sitting on £100 or more

A Tesco Express as the supermarket giant issues a Clubcard alert to say 500,000 shoppers are sitting on £100 or more

Tesco issues Clubcard alert as 500,000 shoppers are sitting on £100 or more

Opening of new Primark shop in Commercial Road, Bournemouth. - Shoppers wait for the opening

Opening of new Primark shop in Commercial Road, Bournemouth. - Shoppers wait for the opening

Shopping frenzy changed Bournemouth town centre forever

The American style pickle dip can be used on a range of other products.

The American style pickle dip can be used on a range of other products.

Aldi releases 'unreal' new dip that shoppers 'need' and it only costs 95p

B&M has added baskets to its middle aisles to help shoppers.

B&M has added baskets to its middle aisles to help shoppers.

B&M makes 'genius' and 'game-changer' middle aisle change to its stores

Decathlon has launched its own 'Middle Aisle' with discounts on school shoes, Adidas trainers, backpacks and water bottles, with prices frozen until August 30.

Decathlon has launched its own 'Middle Aisle' with discounts on school shoes, Adidas trainers, backpacks and water bottles, with prices frozen until August 30.

Move over Aldi as Decathlon unveils its own ‘Middle Aisle’ with huge savings

Mountain Warehouse relocates in Lymington High Street

Mountain Warehouse relocates in Lymington High Street

Former Poundland in town centre transformed into new flagship outlet

Beloved hair and beauty brand takes ownership of Westbourne shoe boutique

From July 20 to August 30, Tesco will sell pre-filled food donation bags at stores in and around Bournemouth, containing long-life essentials.

From July 20 to August 30, Tesco will sell pre-filled food donation bags at stores in and around Bournemouth, containing long-life essentials.

Tesco offering additional support to Bournemouth families during summer holidays

Smyths stores in England will be shutting early today ahead of the World Cup semi-final

Smyths stores in England will be shutting early today ahead of the World Cup semi-final

FIFA World Cup 2026

Major retailer to shut all stores in England early ahead of World Cup semi-final

The decision will only affect its Express stores in England, which will close at 7.30pm instead of the usual 10pm or 11pm.

The decision will only affect its Express stores in England, which will close at 7.30pm instead of the usual 10pm or 11pm.

Tesco will close stores early if England reaches the World Cup final

The 18ct white gold, diamond, blue and yellow sapphire ring being sold by Charterhouse in Sherborne on Thursday 23rd July £8,000-10,000

The 18ct white gold, diamond, blue and yellow sapphire ring being sold by Charterhouse in Sherborne on Thursday 23rd July £8,000-10,000

Large multi-coloured sapphire ring to go under the hammer in Dorset this month

Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Lidl slash prices at these times every day, say insiders

Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Lidl slash prices at these times every day, say insiders

Insider's best time to shop at Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Asda and Morrisons for huge savings

Shoppers in Dorset are being given the chance to win a five-minute trolley dash at their local Aldi store, as the supermarket brings its successful Supermarket Sweep fundraiser to England and Wales for the first time.

Shoppers in Dorset are being given the chance to win a five-minute trolley dash at their local Aldi store, as the supermarket brings its successful Supermarket Sweep fundraiser to England and Wales for the first time.

Aldi offers shoppers in Dorset the chance to take part in real supermarket sweep

Families can claim free breakfasts at Morrisons cafés all summer with no purchase required. Adults and children both qualify under the Kellogg's offer.

Families can claim free breakfasts at Morrisons cafés all summer with no purchase required. Adults and children both qualify under the Kellogg's offer.

How to get a free breakfast at Morrisons without buying anything

After England booked their place in the quarter-finals, Aldi is giving the first 500 customers a £5 voucher to help shake off the Monday morning slump.

After England booked their place in the quarter-finals, Aldi is giving the first 500 customers a £5 voucher to help shake off the Monday morning slump.

Aldi £5 vouchers to cover England fans' coffee this morning - but act quick

Morrisons confirms return of major in-store feature after customer outcry

Schuh will close in Bournemouth town centre on July 12

Schuh will close in Bournemouth town centre on July 12

Schuh to get the boot as another Bournemouth town centre shop set to close its door

Anne-Marie Jacobs will be exhibiting at the highly-anticipated Potfest event

Anne-Marie Jacobs will be exhibiting at the highly-anticipated Potfest event

Cultural attractions

Potfest South West: Go potty for major celebration of ceramics in Shaftesbury

Major high street chain announces social media return after vanishing in 2021

Tesco announces major change coming to 3,000 UK supermarkets

Which? warning as toothbrush brand accused of using 'potentially dodgy' tactic

With the school summer holidays around the corner, Aldi is sharing the quietest times to shop at its stores in Dorset to help families avoid busier periods and make their money go further.

With the school summer holidays around the corner, Aldi is sharing the quietest times to shop at its stores in Dorset to help families avoid busier periods and make their money go further.

Aldi reveals quietest times to shop - plus money-saving tips for Dorset families

Parents are being warned to not heat squishy toys.

Parents are being warned to not heat squishy toys.

Warning to parents as children left with burns from exploding viral ‘squishy’ toys

Oak & Olive has opened in Hythe

Oak & Olive has opened in Hythe

Trader of the Week

Trader of the week

The new deli with the best coffee and sausage rolls around

This BBQ doubles as a pizza oven and a griddle and it's the best buy for a summer in the garden

This BBQ doubles as a pizza oven and a griddle and it's the best buy for a summer in the garden

Last chance as Lakeland sale ends on Monday – best bargains from £3 to £200 BBQ deal

M&S One Shoulder Lime Satin Midi Dress, £55

M&S One Shoulder Lime Satin Midi Dress, £55

Marks and Spencer

M&S Amelia Dimoldenberg summer collection sees third drop with everything under £60

I tried own-brand chocolate from 5 UK supermarkets and the winner ticked all boxes

The Food Standards Agency has issued several “do not eat” notices affecting items stocked across major supermarkets.

The Food Standards Agency has issued several “do not eat” notices affecting items stocked across major supermarkets.

'Do not eat' warnings to shoppers at Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, M&S and more

These everyday items may disappear from UK supermarkets in ingredients ban

Tesco is giving more than a million Clubcard customers a free pack of ice lollies as part of its Freebie Thursdays promotion. Here's how to check if you've been selected.

Tesco is giving more than a million Clubcard customers a free pack of ice lollies as part of its Freebie Thursdays promotion. Here's how to check if you've been selected.

Tesco giving away free ice lollies to a million shoppers – here's how to get yours

Tesco has launched a new Clubcard for 16 and 17-year-olds, giving teenagers access to thousands of discounts

Tesco has launched a new Clubcard for 16 and 17-year-olds, giving teenagers access to thousands of discounts

Tesco makes major Clubcard change and it could save families money this summer

Waitrose wants to sell alcohol 24 hours a day at its Christchurch store.

Waitrose wants to sell alcohol 24 hours a day at its Christchurch store.

Major UK supermarket makes change to deliveries this summer

This list will help you order tyres with confidence and book a proper tyre fitting service near you.

This list will help you order tyres with confidence and book a proper tyre fitting service near you.

How to buy tyres online in the UK: Local free fitting

Mohamed Ameen outside Go Local Poole

Mohamed Ameen outside Go Local Poole

Recently opened convenience store in Poole sees 'encouraging' positive feedback

The Dolphin in Poole is gearing up to host a series of community sport events to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the 2026 Wimbledon Championships.

The Dolphin in Poole is gearing up to host a series of community sport events to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the 2026 Wimbledon Championships.

Shopping centre in Poole preparing to host series of sport events this summer

The Island, a new jewellery store that has opened in Bournemouth Town Centre.

The Island, a new jewellery store that has opened in Bournemouth Town Centre.

New jewellery store The Island opens in Bournemouth town centre

The PDSA shop in Bournemouth town centre

The PDSA shop in Bournemouth town centre

Bournemouth charity shop to close after two years