Food and drink

Dorset Seafood Festival at Weymouth Peninsula

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Dorset Seafood Festival 2024: All you need to know

Artists' drawing of The Ivy in Bournemouth

Artists' drawing of The Ivy in Bournemouth

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New details revealed about The Ivy - including 120 jobs up for grabs

Tony Freshwater and his partner Becky have announced they are the new owners of the pub.

Tony Freshwater and his partner Becky have announced they are the new owners of the pub.

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Pub with history of anti-social behaviour reopens with new owners

'Experienced' tea drinkers rank Britain's best teabags (the result will shock you)

Greene King is offering £2 pints to customers across the country

Greene King is offering £2 pints to customers across the country

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Pubs offering £2 pints for 2 weeks this month

Two Aldi products have been found to be

Two Aldi products have been found to be

Aldi issues product recall and 'do not eat' warning due to possible health risk

Pictures caught on CCTV of customers at the Ollerod allegedly leaving a £192 bill without paying

Pictures caught on CCTV of customers at the Ollerod allegedly leaving a £192 bill without paying

Fury as customers accused of 'dine-and-dash' leaving bills unpaid

From improving your gut health to helping with your cholesterol levels there are several health benefits chocolate can provide.

From improving your gut health to helping with your cholesterol levels there are several health benefits chocolate can provide.

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Chocolate is good for you and here are the 7 health benefits to prove it

Cheese festival comes to Dorset next month

Cheese festival comes to Dorset next month

Cheese festival comes to Dorset next month

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Restaurant announces shock closure 10 months after opening

The catering area as it is today with Clavell’s Tower, which dates from 1830, in the background

The catering area as it is today with Clavell’s Tower, which dates from 1830, in the background

Major plans for cliff-top restaurant

Burger file image

Burger file image

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Restaurants hygiene ratings revealed

The Crossroads is on the bottom floor of the building in Crown Square with owners Sahil Dalvi and Matt McCourtie.

The Crossroads is on the bottom floor of the building in Crown Square with owners Sahil Dalvi and Matt McCourtie.

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"There's nothing around here like this"- New café offers coffee, cocktails and tapas

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Fight to save landmark pub from demolition

Lyme Regis has been named among the best seaside towns in the UK for its food and drink

Lyme Regis has been named among the best seaside towns in the UK for its food and drink

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Dorset seaside town among best in the UK for food and drink

Punters have praised Dorchester's cider festival

Punters have praised Dorchester's cider festival

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Hundreds flock to popular cider festival

Left to right: Huey, Guy and Jo McLennan

Left to right: Huey, Guy and Jo McLennan

New café opens at historic mill

People being swooped on by seagulls in Lyme Regis

People being swooped on by seagulls in Lyme Regis

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Concerns reignited as people throw rocks at seagulls to keep them away

The Kings Arms in Wareham.

The Kings Arms in Wareham.

Historical pub saved from closure and reopens with new owners

Dry Dock with founder Sam Watson inset

Dry Dock with founder Sam Watson inset

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Inside the thriving pub without alcohol

Staff and owners say final goodbye to Ming Wah

Staff and owners say final goodbye to Ming Wah

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Emotional goodbye as owners bid farewell to business - with new owners announced

Dewflock Farm camp site Picture: Google Maps

Dewflock Farm camp site Picture: Google Maps

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Farm campsite applies for drinks licence

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Takeaway wins battle to open for longer

Dorset Seafood Festival

Dorset Seafood Festival

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Tickets for festival 'selling at storming rate'

Octoberfest Committee members (L-R) Alex Bardswell,Rich Gabe, Adrian Carey, Bruce Mead & Kylie Stroud.

Octoberfest Committee members (L-R) Alex Bardswell,Rich Gabe, Adrian Carey, Bruce Mead & Kylie Stroud.

Popular festival of beer and cider set to return to town

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Restaurant shuts after four months of trading

More than a thousand turn out to enjoy art and food festival

More than a thousand turn out to enjoy art and food festival

Pictures: More than 1,700 people turn out to enjoy art and food festival

Established in 1952, Reeve the Baker is well known for its array of baked delicacies and friendly atmosphere.

Established in 1952, Reeve the Baker is well known for its array of baked delicacies and friendly atmosphere.

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Popular bakery chain to open new branch in Dorset

The Kemps Country Hotel site

The Kemps Country Hotel site

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New housing plans unveiled for hotel site

Terri Redhead outside Nana's Loaded Wedges

Terri Redhead outside Nana's Loaded Wedges

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How a grandmother was inspired to open 'dream takeaway'

Me with the ice cream for context

Me with the ice cream for context

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I tried a GIGANTIC ice cream which was bigger than my head

Dorchester Vegan Summer Market 2023

Dorchester Vegan Summer Market 2023

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Vegan summer fair returns to historic venue

Janette Alexander with her daughter Courtney, granddaughter Poppy and dog Bertie.

Janette Alexander with her daughter Courtney, granddaughter Poppy and dog Bertie.

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PICTURES: Food and family festival 'gives larger events a run for their money'

Starbucks on Hamm Beach Road, Portland

Starbucks on Hamm Beach Road, Portland

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Drive through coffee shop remains tight-lipped on opening

Ganghyeon Kim and his wife, Carla Parman-Kim, with the site of Myra's inset

Ganghyeon Kim and his wife, Carla Parman-Kim, with the site of Myra's inset

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Chef 'excited' to open up new restaurant in town

West Beach Cafe Bar with departing owners Belle and Stephen McGonigle

West Beach Cafe Bar with departing owners Belle and Stephen McGonigle

Couple's farewell from café three months after taking over

Former KFC building in Lansdowne that was closed in July 2022.

Former KFC building in Lansdowne that was closed in July 2022.

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KFC refuse to say if new branch will ever open

The Fairhaven Hotel

The Fairhaven Hotel

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Changes planned for seafront hotel

The recall comes as the various baked products

The recall comes as the various baked products

'Do not eat': Product recall issued after metal found in burger and hot dog buns

A festival showcasing local Dorset produce is heading to Poundbury 2019 (at the previous location)

A festival showcasing local Dorset produce is heading to Poundbury 2019 (at the previous location)

Major food and arts festival returns

From Asda and Tesco to Premier Inn and Gordon Ramsay Restaurants there are a range of places you can go these summer holidays where kids can eat for free (or £1).

From Asda and Tesco to Premier Inn and Gordon Ramsay Restaurants there are a range of places you can go these summer holidays where kids can eat for free (or £1).

The 21 places children can eat for free or £1 during the 2024 summer holidays

Melplash Agricultural Show 2024 set for Thursday 22 August

Melplash Agricultural Show 2024 set for Thursday 22 August

Melplash Agricultural Show 2024 set for Thursday 22 August

Morrisons has reponed to the public

Morrisons has reponed to the public

Supermarket reopens after two-day closure

Staff at Wyke Smugglers are looking forward to the final

Staff at Wyke Smugglers are looking forward to the final

Pubs celebrate with bumper crowds as England make Euro 2024 final

These three businesses are ready and waiting to welcome you.

These three businesses are ready and waiting to welcome you.

Check out three of Dorset's finest businesses this summer

Aroma restaurant and bar has opened in the lot formerly known as the Nightjar pub.

Aroma restaurant and bar has opened in the lot formerly known as the Nightjar pub.

Restaurant opens in former Wetherspoons pub

Beefeater Weymouth

Beefeater Weymouth

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Popular restaurant officially shuts

Seaside Pizza and Kebab

Seaside Pizza and Kebab

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Takeaway applies to open until 5am every day

The latest hygiene ratings for cafes, restaurants and pubs

The building in Crown Square

The building in Crown Square

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New café 'will not become a drinking establishment'

Food Hygiene rating

Food Hygiene rating

5* eateries near you

Dan Buettner, 64, studies everything about these areas from factors like relationship dynamics and exercise to climate and diet.

Dan Buettner, 64, studies everything about these areas from factors like relationship dynamics and exercise to climate and diet.

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These top 3 foods 'will increase your chances of living past 90'

Brits are being urged not to throw food away just because it's gone out of date

Brits are being urged not to throw food away just because it's gone out of date

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The 15 foods you can safely eat when they've gone out of date

The Swanage Fish and Food Festival was due to take place on June 15 and 16 before it was cancelled last minute due to the weather.

The Swanage Fish and Food Festival was due to take place on June 15 and 16 before it was cancelled last minute due to the weather.

Postponed seafood event announces new date