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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.

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.

Sydney arms expo chaos as protesters clash with police

Violent scenes erupted at Sydney's International Convention Centre as hundreds of anti-war protesters attempted to blockade a major arms exhibition, leading to multiple arrests and police reinforcements being deployed.

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.

Prison officer in court over inmate relationship

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.

Irish leader confronted by protesters in Dublin

Tánaiste Micheál Martin faced heated demonstrations as pro-Palestinian activists and anti-immigration groups converged on Dublin streets, requiring significant Garda presence.

Millionaire's castle protest against non-dom tax raid

Former reality television millionaire leads extraordinary occupation of historic 13th-century castle in dramatic protest against Chancellor's controversial non-dom tax reforms, creating political spectacle in the English countryside.

Adam Lallana buys £12m Dorset mansion

Liverpool and England midfielder Adam Lallana acquires stunning £12 million Dorset mansion, marking a significant property investment as he continues his football career.

Home Office mistakenly evicts family from Dorset home

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.

Residents use forklifts and bollards in street protest

Local residents in Westminster have resorted to dramatic measures, using forklifts and concrete barriers to shut down their street after Ministry of Justice plans threatened their community with increased traffic and security risks.

Sam Mendes Honoured with Prestigious Fellowship in Dorset

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.

Prehistoric 'Sea Dragon' Fossil Found on Dorset Coast

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.

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