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North Korea confirms it sent troops to help Russia in Ukraine
North Korea has confirmed for the first time that it sent troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine. US, South ...
BBC must take quicker action when staff step out of line, report says
The review has looked into ‘preventing abuse of power and ensuring everyone at the BBC conducts themselves in line’ with its values.
Thousands flock to see world’s only running Tiger I tank in action.
4,500 visitors attended The Tank Museum’s Spring Tiger Day to see the world’s only running Tiger I tank in action. Highlights of the day included a recreation of the capture of Tiger 131, and a Second ...
Thousands of UK deaths per year may be linked to ultra-processed foods – study
UPFs often contain high levels of saturated fat, salt, sugar and additives, which experts say leaves less room for more nutritious foods.
Donald Trump says Virginia Giuffre’s death ‘a horrible thing’
US President Donald Trump has described the death of Virginia Giuffre, who settled a sexual assault lawsuit against the Duke of York, as “a horrible thing”. Ms Giuffre died in Western Australia on ...
Blandford man blackmailed in paying £15k after affair
A MAN ‘living a double life’ during an affair was blackmailed into paying £15,000, a court heard. Giles Wates, of Blandford, faced Bournemouth Crown Court to appeal the revocation of his firearms ...
Dorset Chamber and Dorset Council join forces for economy
"This strengthens our strategic relationship and our ability to work together to support business across Dorset." ...
Under-represented groups encouraged to apply for volunteer policing
UNDER-REPRESENTED groups are being encouraged to apply for volunteer policing roles in Dorset. Special police constables are volunteer police officers who work alongside regular officers to police ...
First twins born at new Bournemouth maternity unit
Michael and Susanne Kulka are the first twins to have been born in the new maternity and neonatal unit in Royal Bournemouth Hospital's BEACH building. Born on April 5 at around 6.30pm, the twins were ...
Donald Trump says Virginia Giuffre’s was ‘a horrible thing’
US President Donald Trump has described the death of Virginia Giuffre, who settled a sexual assault lawsuit against the Duke of York, as “a horrible thing”. Ms Giuffre died in Western Australia on ...
Dorset volunteer honoured at RAF Benevolent Fund awards
A DORSET volunteer has been honoured for his "outstanding" dedication to the RAF Benevolent Fund. Marcus Dodd, aged 63, was recognised for his commitment to supporting the fund as a volunteer. He won ...
Opinion
Tom Hayes MP: It's time for better railways in Bournemouth
"Pokesdown Station passengers have been let down for too long. No step-free access. No lifts. Well, finally after long last, no more." ...