Coastal B&B tops the tables for tastiest breakfast
A WEST Dorset B&B officially has the tastiest breakfast.
View ArticleLegendary seafood chef Rick Stein shares his past in food
The legendary seafood chef shares his past in food...
View ArticleRock choir raises the roof... and £2,000 for hospice charity
A rock choir concert has raised more than £2,000 for Julia's House, the Dorset and Wiltshire children's hospice charity.
View ArticleHere's when the hit Downton Abbey film will be released on DVD
THE film from the hit drama created by West Stafford resident Julian Fellowes will be released on DVD and Blu-ray in the UK from January 27.
View ArticleReview: FRIEND (The One With Gunther) was a one-hour, one-man wonder
REVIEW: FRIEND (The One With Gunther), Dorchester Arts, Dorchester Corn Exchange
View ArticleEverything you need to know about the Dorset screenings of Lawrence: After...
Tickets are now on sale for pre-release screenings of Lawrence: After Arabia.
View ArticleReview: Weymouth Sunday concert, Weymouth Bay Church
REVIEW: Weymouth Sunday Concert, Weymouth Bay Church
View ArticleOtter in West Bay harbour
While the weather may be getting gloomier, it's getting 'otter' in West Bay.
View ArticleOur critic's verdict on Dorset-set film Ammonite
As Dorset-filmed Ammonite is released on streaming platforms for home rental, our critic Damon Smith gives his verdict on the Mary Anning biopic
View ArticleREVIEW: Top Dog Film Festival at Lighthouse Poole. You'd be barking mad to...
WE’RE known as a nation of dog lovers, so it’s no surprise that the premiere of the Top Dog Film Festival, which originated in Australia, is proving to be such a big hit in the UK.
View ArticleREVIEW: Beverley Knight sings the songs of Stevie Wonder at BIC
BEVERLEY Knight celebrated the songs of Steve Wonder at the BIC in Bournemouth last night, along with the Leo Green Orchestra, to pay homage to one of the greatest songwriters of modern times. This...
View ArticleREVIEW: The Struts at O2 Academy
THEY have been described as a mixture of Queen and The Rolling Stones in their pomp and ‘our best ever support band’ by Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters - but The Struts are so much more than that.
View ArticleREVIEW: Les Miserables delivers a spectaculor show at the Mayflower
THINK of a musical and you picture brightly-coloured costumes, upbeat songs and lots of jolly dancing.
View ArticleREVIEW: Elkie Brooks at the Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne
THE erstwhile Elaine Bookbinder, of Salford, has been singing professionally for 59 years since winning a talent contest in nearby Manchester.
View ArticleREVIEW: An Audience with Simon Reeve at Bournemouth Pavilion
HE'S been enthralling TV viewers with his exploits on Sunday evenings for several years and last night we got to see the man himself on stage (at the same time his latest adventures in The Americas...
View ArticleREVIEW: Squeeze and Heaven 17 at Bournemouth Pavilion
MUSIC fans in Bournemouth packed the Pavilion on a cold Monday night to see Squeeze, but were spoilt with the added bonus of 1980’s synth pop band Heaven 17 opening the evening’s entertainment.
View ArticleREVIEW: The Rolling Stones Story at Bournemouth Pavilion
WITH the real thing either moved on, retired or charging ridiculous amounts of money for tickets, the touring tribute act is big business at the moment.
View ArticleREVIEW: Symphonic Pink Floyd at Lighthouse Poole
WHILE a traditional evening with this world renowned orchestra would normally be relatively reserved, this was a far livelier affair.
View ArticleREVIEW: Josh Widdicombe at Bournemouth Pavilion
THE loveable Josh Widdicombe presented a cheery night of comedy at Bournemouth Pavilion.
View ArticleREVIEW: Chris Wood at Bournemouth Folk Club at the Shelley Theatre
THE beloved Chris Wood is currently one of our top three folk practitioners*.
View ArticleREVIEW: The Wonder Stuff at the O2 Academy in Boscombe
AFTER a long 12 months in which I saw a total of 226 bands spread over numerous gigs and twelve festivals, Friday night was my last outing of the year – and what a way to round off a riotous year of...
View ArticleREVIEW: New Year Johann Strauss Gala at Lighthouse in Poole
ONCE a year for two hours, the grandeur and beauty of Imperial Vienna comes to Poole.
View ArticleREVIEW: The music of Prince – New Purple Celebration at the Pavilion
IT HAS been nearly four years since Prince passed away but his influence and the love of his music is as strong as ever.
View ArticleREVIEW: Kano delivers a stunning night at O2 Academy in Boscombe
WHEN you picture a British hip and hop and grime gig you do not often include a brass band on stage.
View ArticleREVIEW: The 1975 take centre stage at the BIC
JUST 24 hours after the great and the good of British music gathered for an annual celebration of success, one of the country’s current star groups put on quite the show in Bournemouth.
View ArticleREVIEW: Phil Beer delivers heartwarming show at Shelley Theatre
CORONAVIRUS may have halted the Premier League, the Queen’s engagements, Formula 1, the US Masters golf, every Broadway show and England’s cricket tour of Sri Lanka, but nothing stops a veteran folkie...
View ArticleREVIEW: Jax Jones entertains at the O2 Academy in Boscombe
IT HAS been a busy few years since Jax Jones had his first hit collaborating with Duke Dumont on 2014’s I Got U.
View ArticleREVIEW: 'I visited Weymouth burger restaurant dubbed among the best'
This Weymouth restaurant is among the best in the country for its burgers - but does it live up to the hype?
View ArticleREVIEW: The Hound of the Baskervilles at Weymouth Pavilion
The detective double act of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are back to solve the mystery of a deadly dog on Dartmoor but Weymouth Drama Club has gone from the sublime to the ridiculous by presenting an...
View ArticleM&S has a Pancake Day range with delicious mixes, sauces and spreads - What I...
They're not just Pancakes, they're M&S Pancakes. See the full view of Marks and Spencer's Pancake range.
View ArticleI tried Iceland's Slush Puppie ice lollies that're perfect for Easter Bank...
When Iceland announced they were launching slush puppie ice lollies, I knew I had to try one - but did it live up to my expectations?
View ArticleU:ME expands its range of Spice Shots ready for summer BBQs
If your tastebuds can’t resist a smoky BBQ taste then this U:ME oil blend could be the one for you - you can buy yours from Sainsbury's.
View ArticleAldi's Platinum Jubilee bubbly range had us on cloud wine - Try it for yourself
We tried Aldi's Platinum Jubilee bubbly range and it put us on cloud wine. How to try it for yoruself.
View ArticleMarks and Spencer launch burger bao buns for summer barbecues
Marks and Spencer bring out burger bao buns to help turn your standard barbecue into a summertime showstopper
View ArticleMarks and Spencer launch burger bao buns for summer barbecues
Marks and Spencer bring out burger bao buns to help turn your standard barbecue into a summertime showstopper
View ArticleCorona's first non beer drink range is out now and they are our new summer...
We tried Corona's first non-beer alcoholic drink range and it somehow made a Scottish beach feel tropical. Check it out.
View ArticleCorona's first non beer drink range is out now and they are our new summer...
We tried Corona's first non-beer alcoholic drink range and it somehow made a Scottish beach feel tropical. Check it out.
View ArticleAsda 'Just Essentials' range reviewed: Aldi comes out on top for one reason
Asda says the Just Essentials range is the "largest ever budget-friendly range" which includes food, toiletries and household essentials.
View ArticleREVIEW: Purbeck Valley Folk Festival 2023
Purbeck Valley Folk Festival 2023 By Cliff Moore For the uninitiated, Purbeck Valley Folk Festival is a sublime gathering of the clans in an idyllic setting in the middle of the Purbeck hills, There...
View ArticleCosta Coffee's new Hot Milkshakes are a game changer
Here's what I thought about the new Hot Milkshakes at Costa Coffee which joined the new menu for January 2024.
View ArticleI tried Starbucks' new winter menu and it was underwhelming
I tried four items from the new winter menu at Starbucks but it was underwhelming and the drinks were hard to get hold of.
View ArticleAre Too Good To Go bags worth it? I tried a Greggs mystery bag
I tried a Greggs mystery bag from Too Good To Go and I got 5 doughnuts and a cheese and salad sandwich - was it worth it? Here's what I thought.
View ArticleI tried Costa Coffee's new spring menu and I want more
Costa Coffee has launched its new spring menu in stores and I decided to give some of the items a try including the new toasties and KITKAT Frappe drink.
View ArticleI tried a Morrisons Too Good To Go bag and it was quality
You can buy a bag of Morrisons groceries for £3.09 via Too Good To Go and I was surprised by how much food you got
View ArticleI went to the most expensive Wetherspoons and now I'm broke
I visited the most expensive Wetherspoons in Leicester Square London, The Moon Under the Water and the price of a pint broke my bank.
View ArticleI tried Rosé from Aldi, Lidl and more- Here's what I thought
I tried Rosé wine from Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Lidl and Sainsbury's and one wine made me want to give up alcohol, here's what I thought.
View ArticleAldi Tequila Rose Review: Aldi creates perfect dupe
Aldi has created there own version of Tequila Rose, find out how well it stands against its inspiration in our taste test.
View ArticleI tried the winning products from Aldi's Next Big Thing
Lion's Mane mushrooms, wine spritzer and banana ketchup were among the winning products from Aldi's Next Big Thing 2024
View Article£5 supermarket red wine review - Where sells the best wine?
Which supermarket sells the best red wine? Asda? Tesco? Aldi? Lidl? Co-Op? I found out for you, don't worry.
View ArticleWhere sells the best wine? £5 supermarket white wine review
REVIEW: I tested white wines from Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Coop and Morrisons, but which was the best?
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