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, ...

Hometown Glory Candlelit Concert by Natalie Black

The multi-award-winning Adele concert show Hometown Glory Candlelit Concert is coming to Bournemouth.

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 ...

TGt Meets…Christchurch Business Awards 4 C Marketing

We're getting to know the winners from this year's Christchurch Business Awards.

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.

Golf Day for Disability Charity

Join Diverse Abilities for a fantastic Charity Golf Day at Hoburne’s Crane Valley in Verwood, which this year will be ...

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 ...

Poole Audi June car of the month: Audi SQ6 e-tron

Meet the Audi SQ6 e-tron.

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.

Breeze Motor Group Celebrates 25 Years of Teamwork and Loyalty

This August, Breeze marks an incredible milestone of 25 years in business. As one of Dorset’s most trusted names, this ...

Visually Impaired Adventurers Take to the Water with Dorset Blind Association and Land & Wave

A group of Dorset Blind Association members enjoyed a truly unforgettable adventure this week, kayaking along the dramatic coastline from ...

Embracing AI for the right reasons

AI has already been dubbed the fourth industrial revolution. From the way we shop to how we communicate, work and ...

Help for young people transitioning to Adult Services

The transition from children’s services to adult services creates vast amounts of anxiety for families with disabled children as they ...

Poole Harbour Festival – oh, what an atmosphere!

It’s like Glastonbury on your doorstep, one of the south’s biggest and busiest summer music festivals, Poole Harbour Festival is ...

Lawson believes Pirates are finding their form after breezing past Bears

Number one Richard Lawson insisted Poole Pirates were “beginning to hit top gear” as they made light work of the ...

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