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Driver's Christmas lights car stopped by police

A motorist in Poole was pulled over by Dorset Police for covering his car in Christmas lights, risking a £50 fine for traffic offences. Discover why this festive display broke the law.

Driver fined £50 for Christmas lights on car

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.

Correction: Knife Crime Statistics Amended

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.

Sandbanks row over £700k bungalow plan

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.

Search for missing UK navy crew off Irish coast

A major search operation is underway off Ireland's north-west coast for a missing UK navy crew member. Multiple agencies are involved in the effort. Follow for live updates.

Luxury Beach Hut Sells for £325k - Price of Family Home

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.

Secret UK Gem: Perfect Autumn Town Revealed

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.

Person hit by train causes major rail disruption

Emergency services respond to serious incident near Preston causing widespread cancellations and severe delays on Avanti West Coast routes with major impact on travel between Scotland and England.

Eastern Airways flight declares emergency over UK

A dramatic mid-air emergency unfolded as an Eastern Airways flight declared an emergency while flying over the UK, prompting a major response from emergency services and raising serious safety concerns.

Sandbanks millionaires fence off beach in access row

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.

Boeing 777's emergency plunge forces Turkey landing

A United Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 273 passengers experienced a severe mid-air emergency, plummeting dramatically before making an emergency landing in Turkey. Exclusive details reveal the terrifying moments aboard Flight UA959.

Armed driver rams Coast Guard base in security breach

A dramatic security breach unfolded at a US Coast Guard base in California as an armed driver smashed through gates in a truck, triggering an intensive lockdown and raising serious questions about military installation security protocols.

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