Sydney's Bondi Beach has reopened after a shark attack prompted its closure. Lifeguards are patrolling with drones and jetskis as authorities urge swimmers to stay vigilant. Read the latest safety updates.
A motorist in Poole was pulled over by police for covering his car in festive fairy lights, breaching traffic laws and facing a potential £50 fine. Discover the rules for vehicle decorations.
The Guardian issues a correction on knife crime statistics for London, Dorset, North Yorkshire, and Suffolk. Discover the accurate ONS data and other recent amendments.
A Sandbanks businessman faces local fury over plans to build a £700,000 bungalow on one of the last open spaces, with residents warning it creates a 'mini Manhattan'. Discover the planning dispute.
A 15th-century Flemish triptych, hidden for centuries in a Dorset almshouse, has been valued at £3.5m. The artwork will be sold to fund social housing projects in Sherborne.
A luxurious beach hut on Dorset's iconic Mudeford Spit is causing waves in the property market, commanding a price tag equivalent to a family home. Discover why this timber retreat is Britain's most coveted coastal address.
Doc Martin star's woodland development plans thwarted as neighbours win fight to establish permanent travellers site in Dorset countryside.
Discover the stunning market town of Wimborne Minster in Dorset, where autumn transforms this historic destination into a picture-perfect retreat with golden leaves, cosy pubs and medieval charm.
Explore the charming village of Corfe Castle, where time stands still with vintage shops, traditional pubs, and historic steam trains transporting visitors to a bygone era.
A breathtaking contemporary mansion on Sandbanks, Britain's answer to Palm Beach, has been listed for £14 million boasting panoramic sea views and luxury amenities.
Police are hunting a real-life Goldilocks who broke into a luxury £450,000 beach hut in Dorset and lived there for a week, sleeping in the owner's bed and helping herself to food and facilities.
Archaeology student Mikkeline Toksvig leads team discovering complete Iron Age village, rewriting history of Dorset's ancient Durotriges tribe
Exclusive investigation reveals growing discontent in the King's visionary Dorset town as locals complain of restrictive covenants, poor design quality, and feeling like 'exhibits in a museum' rather than a living community.
Shock as naturists face legal action at popular Florida nude beach. Authorities crack down on clothing-optional area despite longstanding tolerance.
Discover this breathtaking two-bedroom apartment on Millionaires' Row in Sandbanks, offering panoramic sea views, private balcony and luxury coastal living at its finest.
Wealthy residents on Britain's answer to Palm Beach have triggered local outrage by installing fences and gates that block traditional coastal pathways, sparking a bitter battle over public access to Dorset's golden sands.
A community is in shock after a woman's body was found washed ashore at a popular Sydney beach, with police investigating the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death.
A female prison officer stands accused of conducting an improper relationship with a male inmate at HMP Guys Marsh in Dorset, facing serious misconduct charges in a shocking breach of security protocols.
A British traveller's surfing dream ends in tragedy as 22-year-old Mani Gajjar drowns at Melbourne's Woolamai Beach, highlighting the dangers of inexperienced swimmers in Australian surf conditions.
Emergency services battled to save a woman's life after she was found unconscious in the water at a popular Northern Beaches swimming spot. The devastating incident has left the local community in shock.
A major police investigation is underway in Bournemouth after a violent disturbance involving multiple stabbings left one person dead and two others seriously injured in a residential area.
Liverpool and England midfielder Adam Lallana acquires stunning £12 million Dorset mansion, marking a significant property investment as he continues his football career.
Escape the high street chains in this historic market town boasting over 70 independent retailers, medieval architecture and a vibrant community spirit that's drawing visitors from across the UK.
An honest review of Portobello Beach in Edinburgh after it was crowned Britain's most disappointing seaside destination - discover what we really found.
A Devon family faces homelessness after Home Office officials mistakenly ordered their eviction from a Dorset property they legally occupied, highlighting systemic failures in government housing procedures.
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sam Mendes receives distinguished fellowship recognition during special ceremony at historic Bryanston School in Dorset, celebrating his extraordinary contributions to cinema and theatre.
Emergency services perform daring overnight rescue operation after climber falls from treacherous Dorset cliffs, highlighting the dangers of coastal climbing.
Emergency services continue search for missing teenager Thomas Kwan after another swimmer dies in Bournemouth pier incident. Coastguard and police investigation underway.
A spectacular 152-million-year-old marine reptile fossil, nicknamed the 'sea dragon' for its enormous size and fearsome teeth, has been unearthed by dedicated fossil hunters along Dorset's famous Jurassic Coast.
A spectacularly preserved ichthyosaur fossil, dubbed one of Britain's most significant paleontological finds, has been discovered on the Jurassic Coast by passionate fossil hunters.