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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.

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.

Nanotyrannus confirmed as separate species from T. rex

Groundbreaking analysis of the famous 'Dueling Dinosaurs' fossil ends decades of scientific debate, proving Nanotyrannus was a distinct species from T. rex in a revolutionary paleontological discovery.

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.

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.

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.

Police Incident Near Princess Anne's Estate

Dorset Police were called to an incident in Lyme Regis close to Princess Anne's Gatcombe Park estate, raising security concerns for the Princess Royal during her West Country visit.

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