Feature Archive

Lawson credits Cairns after impressive start with Pirates

Number one Richard Lawson gave credit to rising star Will Cairns after he got his Poole Pirates career off to ...

REVIEW: New Summer Menu at The Britannia, Parkstone

We were recently invited back to The Britannia in Parkstone to try their brand-new summer menu — and once again, ...

Adopt A Primate - Monkey World

The primate adoption scheme enables us to create additional reserves and a safe haven for the many primates whose lives ...

Celebrating the Best of the Best at the West Dorset Business Awards 2025

Total Guide to Dorset and Total Business Network were proud to attend this year’s West Dorset Business Awards – a ...

Classy Cairns off to super start with Poole Pirates

Rising star Will Cairns announced himself at Poole Pirates with an impressive debut at Wimborne Road.

Cricket Legends, Community Spirit & Charity at Lashings World XI in Wimborne

Sunshine, Cricket greats, and standout community spirit — Wimborne Cricket Club’s clash with the Lashings World XI on June 27th ...

Bournemouth Pavilion: Mean Girls - tickets on sale Friday 4 July

The smash-hit, award-winning Mean Girls The Musical is heading to the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre for one week only – Monday ...

Bournemouth Artist Bob Brewer Announced as Associate Artist for Arts by the Sea 2025

Arts by the Sea, one of the UK’s most exciting free arts festivals, has announced that local sculptor Bob Brewer ...

Make This Summer Unforgettable for the whole family on Bournemouth Pier

Sun, Sea, Free Live Music, and Adventure from 24th July to 2nd September 2025.

Firework cruise around Poole Harbour to raise funds for Diverse Abilities

Join Diverse Abilities this summer on a cruise around Europe’s largest natural harbour on August 21, setting sail at 7:30pm.

Local Businesses Conquer Three Peaks Challenge and Raise Over £5,000 for MYTIME Young Carers

The group tackled the UK’s highest mountains — Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon — within just 23 hours and 4 ...

Ritchings had an 'absolute blast' at Pirates - and leaves door open for future return

Darryl Ritchings described as an “absolute blast” his spell at Poole Pirates and added: “I hope one day we can ...

Coaching Support for Chronic Pain in Dorset: Meet Ben Mitchell of Your Life Matters

Living with chronic pain is often an invisible battle, but for Dorset-based coach Ben Mitchell, it became the inspiration for ...

Al Murray returns to Bournemouth in 2026 with a brand-new stand-up show

Britain’s most outspoken publican, Al Murray, will return to the Bournemouth Pavilion stage in 2026 with an all-new stand-up show ...

Mamma Mia! As Part Of The Major New Uk Tour Visits Bournemouth Pavilion From 28 July

The sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! embarks on a new UK tour visiting and Bournemouth Pavilion from Tuesday 28 July– ...

Frettens Teams Up with Lashings World XI for Exciting Cricket Clash at Wimborne

We are thrilled to announce that we are sponsoring this years Lashings World XI’s clash against Wimborne Cricket Club on ...

Escape to The Woodman’s Treehouse in Dorset

Let’s be honest, we all dreamed of living in a treehouse when we were kids. Tucked away in the branches, ...

TGt Founder and TBN MD Liz Hutchings Joins FOUNDRY Poole as Newest Ambassador

We’re delighted to share that our very own Liz Hutchings, Founder and Managing Director of Total Guide to Dorset and ...

Pirates power past Bandits to continue impressive run

Pirates duo Zach Cook and Richard Lawson led from the front as they thumped Berwick 55-35 to keep up their ...

Create your own Watercolour Masterpiece

Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s Disability Charity, is back for July with another craft club, this time a Watercolours Workshop.