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Secret Gardens in Dorset

Do you know about these secret gardens in Dorset?

Adventure Wonderland Site Near Bournemouth Airport Transformed

Former Adventure Wonderland site could be transformed into educational safe space.

The Botanist is coming to Bournemouth!

The Botanist is a new restaurant opening on Friday, May 23rd, 2025, on the 4th Floor of Bobby’s in Bournemouth ...

Ford prepared for Klindt reunion in Gladiators clash

Promoter Danny Ford is braced for the return of Poole favourite Nicolai Klindt to Wimborne Road, as he gets set ...

La-Mia’s Turns One! Poole Quay’s Family-Run Favourite Celebrates a Year of Success

Poole, Dorset—On May 1st, La-Mia’s Harbourside Restaurant & Bar on Poole Quay will mark its first anniversary, celebrating a year ...

Cook leads from the front as Poole seal super-heat win at Oxford

Skipper Zach Cook led from the front for Poole Pirates in a thrilling BSN Series super-heat victory at Oxford Cheetahs.

Ford excited for opening double-header against Oxford Cheetahs

Promoter Danny Ford is excited to see Poole Pirates get their 2025 campaign underway in a mouth-watering double-header against the ...

Darts stars set to light up Bournemouth as South Coast Showdown Returns

Bournemouth is gearing up for a thrilling night of top-tier darts action as the South Coast Showdown returns for its ...

Exciting Easter Adventures Await at Bournemouth Pier, Whatever the Weather!

RockReef and PierZip on Bournemouth Pier, your go-to destination for all-weather family fun!

How are business assets treated in a divorce?

When dividing the assets of a divorcing couple, the family court will want to know about all of the assets ...

We’re Celebrating 13 Years of Total Guide to!

This month marks 13 years of Total Guide to Ltd, and what an incredible journey it's been!

REVIEW: Sandworld, A Surprisingly Epic Day Out in Weymouth

On the hunt for different Easter holiday activities in Dorset, we recently visited Sandworld in Weymouth with my two girls ...

Soar for a Cause: Experience the Thrill of Skydiving to Support Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is excited to announce an upcoming charity skydive on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Old Sarum Airfield ...

Disability charity hosts new networking event

Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s Disability Charity, is hosting a new morning networking event starting this month.

Dorset Local Business Awards Liz & Rejuvenate It

We're Proud to Partner with the Dorset Local Business Awards

The Team at Total guide to Dorset are delighted to be working with Dorset Local Business Awards. See below for ...

REVIEW: Spring Family Fun at Lulworth 2025

To kick off the Easter holidays, I took along my mother-in-law, and my two daughters aged 7 and 4—to Lulworth ...

TGt Meets…Anja of Coles Miller Solicitors

In this edition of TGt Meets, get to know Anja Lloyd in her role as Trainee Solicitor in Coles Miller ...

Find out more about a career in adult social care

Diverse Abilities’ Supported Living Service is hosting an online information session inviting everyone to come and find out more about ...

Hall & Woodhouse Crowned Best-Managed Pub Company at 2025 Publican Awards

Dorset-based family brewery Hall & Woodhouse has been named the best-managed pub company with more than 51 sites at the ...

Cairns targets treble in first season at Poole Pirates

Teenage sensation Will Cairns outlined his ambition to win the treble with Poole Pirates this season, when he joins them ...

Starke keen to 'keep the silverware coming' to Poole Pirates

Experienced Paul Starke insisted rejoining Poole Pirates for 2025 was a “no-brainer” for him, as he hunts more silverware at ...

New Summer menu at Elevate Brasserie & Bar

The sunshine season has officially arrived, and with it comes a sensational new summer menu at Elevate Brasserie Bar — ...

GALLERY: Dorset Wed Fest 2025

Total headed to Dorset Wed Fest on Sunday, 6th April to soak up all the incredible moments the event had ...

Whitefox Chartered Surveyors Lend Expertise to Transform New Lewis-Manning Hospice Care Clinical Space

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is delighted to announce a partnership with Whitefox Chartered Surveyors, who are generously providing their professional services ...

A Final Farewell to St Mary's Maternity Unit After 60 Years

Last week marked the end of an era as St Mary's Maternity Unit at Poole Hospital officially closed its doors ...

REVIEW: Pre-Theatre Perfection: New Spring Menu at The Britannia Parkstone

Before heading to the Banff Mountain Film Festival at Lighthouse Poole for a rare girls night, we were looking for ...

Ford backs Pirates to rekindle 'treble-winning magic'

Danny Ford backed Pirates’ class of 2025 to rekindle “that treble-winning magic” from their previous campaign.

Adventure Attractions and BCP Council temporarily suspend Bournemouth Pier Toll

In a boost for local residents and visitors, Adventure Attractions, operators of Bournemouth Pier, have announced the temporary suspension of ...

Bournemouth Airport Sent by DCA Jason Clark

Bournemouth Airport & SSP Group Sign 10-Year Food and Beverage Collaboration

Bournemouth Airport has entered a decade-long partnership with SSP Group, a global leader in food and beverage operations across travel ...

Coastal Cruises Poole Launches New Online Booking System to Enhance Customer Experience

Poole, Dorset — April 2, 2025 — Coastal Cruises Poole is excited to announce the launch of its new online ...

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