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Attempted murder arrests after man stabbed in Christchurch

Attempted murder arrests after man stabbed in Christchurch

Two arrests have been made in connection with a reported stabbing in Dorset.Police received a report at 22:00 GMT on Monday a man in his 40s had sustained stab wounds in Dennistoun Avenue, Christchurch. He was taken to hospital for treatment.A cordon was put in place to allow for detailed inquiries to be carried out at the scene.Officers have arrested a 33-year-old man from Christchurch and a 35-year-old woman from Poole on suspicion of attempted murder. They remain…

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Rare butterfly numbers reach record levels says charity

Rare butterfly numbers reach record levels says charity

A record number of one of the UK's rarest butterflies has been found at a nature site. More than double the number of silk shelters were found at Lydlinch Common this year compared to last year, according an annual survey by Wareham based national charity Butterfly Conservation.The Marsh Fritillary butterfly was once widespread across the UK but has plummeted over the last 100 years due to changes in farming practices wiping out its habitat. This follows a wider…

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How to recycle Christmas trees in the South

How to recycle Christmas trees in the South

Marcus WhiteSouth of EnglandIsle of Wight Donkey SanctuaryDonkeys enjoy clean, chemical-free Christmas treesWith the turn of the year, it could be time to take down your Christmas tree.Traditionally, Twelfth Night on Monday 5 or Tuesday 6 January is the occasion to dismantle the skeletal remains of real trees, sweep up the sea of needles and restore furniture to its rightful place in the living room.People in Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Oxfordshire have a wide…

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Ex-detective and crime novelist among new contestants

Ex-detective and crime novelist among new contestants

Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporterBBCLeft-right: The new players include hairstylist Jessie, retired detective Amanda and personal trainer RossA retired police detective, a crime novelist and a psychologist will be among the players sitting at the round table on the new series of The Traitors, which kicks off on New Year's Day.The 22 new contestants also include a poker-playing gardener, a barrister, a cyber security consultant, a civil servant, a builder, a nursery school teacher and a personal trainer.Fans have been…

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Record number of illegal e-bikes and e-scooters seized in Dorset

Record number of illegal e-bikes and e-scooters seized in Dorset

The highest number of e-bikes and e-scooters have been seized this year across Dorset by police in an effort to curb anti-social behaviour.Dorset Police said the 99 e-bikes - including scramblers and motorbikes - along with 128 illegal e-scooters had been taken under road safety laws in response to an increase in reported incidents over illegal e-vehicle misuse.The force said the record number came alongside officers using a new forensic spray from March to tag anti-social cyclists and…

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West Bay cliff fall blocks beach on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

West Bay cliff fall blocks beach on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

A visitor has called it "a miracle" no-one was hurt when a section of cliff collapsed on to a beach on Dorset's Jurassic Coast.Suzanne Sears was taking a walk near West Bay when she heard "a deep cracking noise" coming from the cliffs before the rockfall shortly after 16:00 GMT on Tuesday.The Maritime and Coastguard Agency confirmed a rescue team was sent to a report of a cliff fall at West Bay and "no one was found to…

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The biggest news stories of the year

The biggest news stories of the year

Stephen StaffordSouth of EnglandOXFORD UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORYTwo hundred huge footprints were discovered in an Oxfordshire quarryAs 2025 draws to a close, have a look back at the biggest stories we have reported on across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Dorset, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.January: Walking with dinosaursAt the start of the year, scientists discovered a window into the prehistoric past in an Oxfordshire quarry.Dewars Farm Quarry has long been linked with dinosaurs and last year researchers found…

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Antoine Semenyo: Manchester City close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth attacker

Antoine Semenyo: Manchester City close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth attacker

Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m.Their move for the Ghana forward, 25, is at an advanced stage with talks over the past 48 hours aimed at closing the finer details of the deal.City have agreed to meet Semenyo's £65m release clause, while the player's representatives were in Manchester on Monday finalising personal terms.Discussions continued on Tuesday with sources indicating that a total agreement is now close with the January…

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‘Shocking’ dashcam footage shows dangerous driver

‘Shocking’ dashcam footage shows dangerous driver

Sarwar Mustafa was filmed swerving around oncoming traffic and reaching speeds of up to 100mphDashcam footage showing police following a dangerous driver for 18.5 miles (30km) through Dorset has been released.Sarwar Mustafa was filmed driving from Bere Regis to Ferndown in Dorset on 22 June, swerving around oncoming traffic and reaching speeds of up to 100mph (161km/h).Dorset Police officers began following the BMW with suspected cloned plates and no insurance after spotting it at about 09:45 BST on…

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