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Air Hostess Dies by Suicide After Hotel Incident in Jamaica

Jasmin Winthrop, 25, a Virgin Atlantic flight attendant, died by suicide in Jamaica after fearing she would lose her 'dream job' following a day of drinking with colleagues. An inquest heard she was found hanged in her hotel room. For confidential support

Gardener told to leave secret garden after 8 years

Jim Gardner spent eight years transforming a neglected Poole footpath into a wildlife haven, only to be evicted by Bournemouth and Poole College over safety and environmental concerns. Read his story.

Baby's cold diagnosed as rare leukaemia

Four-month-old Melody's ordinary cold symptoms turned out to be acute myeloid leukaemia. Read her inspiring fight and how a special teddy brings comfort during treatment.

Redknapp sues small shop over Sandbanks name

Ex-footballer Jamie Redknapp's fashion brand threatens legal action against family-run paddleboard business over use of Sandbanks name. Owner claims £350,000 stock at risk.

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.

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.

School bans K-Pop songs over Christian ethos clash

A Dorset primary school has prohibited pupils from singing songs from the Netflix hit 'K-Pop Demon Hunters', citing a conflict with its Christian values. Discover the full story behind the controversial decision.

Gabe Newell's £300m superyacht visits Poole Harbour

Valve Corporation founder Gabe Newell's £300million superyacht Leviathan made a surprise stop at Poole Harbour before its Atlantic crossing. Discover the stunning features of this gaming billionaire's floating palace.

Chase Star Shaun Wallace's Topless Motivational Post

The Chase's Shaun Wallace, 65, inspires fans with a shirtless Instagram message about ignoring negativity. The TV quizzer also shares his fitness journey and weight loss success. Read his powerful story.

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.

Sandbanks brothers crash luxury cars into mansion gates

Exclusive: Two wealthy brothers crashed their BMW and Mercedes into their multi-million pound Sandbanks mansion gates, leaving their teenage sister with life-changing injuries in a shocking incident on Britain's most expensive coastal street.

Dame Annette Brooke: Tributes For Lib Dem MP

The political world mourns the loss of Dame Annette Brooke, the former Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, remembered as a formidable campaigner for children's rights and a dedicated constituency MP.

Inside Lush's Cult-Like Culture and Political Activism

An investigation reveals how cosmetics giant Lush, under its eco-warrior founders, employs cult-like tactics to promote radical political activism on Gaza, trans rights, and environmentalism to its customers and staff, creating a divisive 'with us or agai

Sandbanks luxury flats plan sparks migrant hotel backlash

Fury erupts in Britain's 'platinum peninsula' as a luxury apartment development in Sandbanks faces a double controversy: local opposition and a government proposal to house asylum seekers, pitting community concerns against the UK's immigration strategy.

Sandbanks bungalow: Modest home on prime plot for £1.5m

A deceptively modest 1950s bungalow on Sandbanks, Dorset - one of the world's most expensive coastal strips - has hit the market for £1.5million, offering developers a golden opportunity to build a luxury waterfront home.

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