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World War 2 bunker and staple of Winston Churchill’s ‘chain home’ radar given stunning holiday-home makeover

World War II bunker transformed into coastal holiday home

A child has died after attending Camp Bestival

Child dies after falling ill at ‘UK’s favourite family festival’

Ruairi Kelly previously lived on the Bibby Stockholm migrant barge

‘I lived on Bibby Stockholm - it’s no place for asylum seekers’

Bibby Stockholm migrant barge

Pictured: 9 images inside Bibby Stockholm migrant barge

Wetherspoons will introduce a much welcomed price slash on several items for a limited time in January.

15 Wetherspoons sites ‘under offer’ - is your area on the list?

Cherie Lunghi. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney)

Going Green : Make your barbecue environment friendly

Michael Eavis greeted Glastonbury guests from his Land Rover weeks after founder spotted in wheelchair

Michael Eavis spotted greeting Glastonbury guests at gate

UK’s best dog-friendly beaches - full list of locations

‘Massive gas blast’ sees woman rushed to hospital

S Club 7 singer Paul Cattermole pictured in 2014. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Paul Cattermole’s death certificate reveals what star died of

Police have issued an update following the death of Paul Cattermole

Police issue major update following death of S Club’s Paul Cattermole

Police have issued an update following the death of S Club 7’s Paul Cattermole

Paul Cattermole’s death comes just weeks after S Club 7 announced reunion plans (Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

S Club 7 singer’s cause of death confirmed

Police on proactive patrol spotted a car driving on a 60mph road with an unrestrained child in the boot.

Police stop car with unrestrained child in boot on 60mph road

Man travels 2,000 miles from the UK to Ukraine via bike

S Club stars Jo O’Meara and Tina Barrett have left tributes to their former bandmate Paul Cattermole by Tim Roney/Getty Images)

S Club stars pay heartbreaking tributes to Paul Cattermole

Tom Glanfield at the property he has bought, Sandbanks, Hampshire. The entrepreneur who bought the ‘world’s most expensive bungalow’ has revealed what it’s like inside - including a “death trap” swimming pool and a leaking roof.

UK’s most expensive bungalow isn’t in the best state for £13.5m

The most expensive seaside location in Great Britain is Salcombe, where the average property goes for £1.2 million - 33% (more than £300,000) higher than in 2021. (image: Adobe)

Most expensive place to buy a seaside home in Britain revealed

The Bibby Stockholm will house 500 people (Photo: Home Office)

More than 500 asylum seekers to be housed on barge off coast

The UK’s top trending destinations to get away this Easter

A general view of The Wytch Farm oil production centre, on March 27, 2023 in Poole, England

Major incident declared after oil spill in Dorset

Gary Glitter will ‘probably die in prison’ after breach of bail terms

Imber and Tyneham are two villages that were abandoned during World War Two

England’s ‘lost twin villages’ frozen in time since World War Two

The hut in Westward Ho! Devon.

Beach hut with ‘uninterrupted sea views’ goes on sale for £30k

Foetus found on Dorset Heath: Police appeal to find missing mother

Appeal for missing mother after discovery of foetus on Dorset Heath

Aurora Borealis, Northern lights. Mumemories - stock.adobe.com

Aurora Borealis: Why 2023 is a good year to see Northern Lights

Only youth games will be allowed to be played at Colehill Cricket Club now

Cricket club banned from hosting adult matches after complaints

The ring which will be up for the auction later this month (Photo: Noonans)

Medieval ring to go to auction for up to £40,000

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall (left) and missing friend Nick Fisher.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall in urgent appeal for missing friend

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall described Mr. Fisher as “my dearest friend”.

Durdle Door in Dorset came in at 17.

Durdle Door owner furious with “dishonest” BBC after Doctor Who finale

Dorset was battered by thunderstorms and a band of heavy rain overnight on the weekend.

Rare footage shows thunderbolt hit sea off the English coast

Apple Day at Lotherton Hall, near Leds

From Cox's to Spartan - why we love apples

More beavers are being reintroduced to the UK this year - including areas they’ve been extinct for years (Photo: Shutterstock)

More beavers are being reintroduced to the UK this year - including areas they’v...

Animal rescue charities warn that criminals are posing as staff to steal animals (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Animal rescue charities warn criminals are posing as staff to steal animals - wh...

Paul Gascoigned had a medal earned during his time at Rangers stolen (Getty Images)

Here’s why Piers Morgan may have accidentally caused Gazza’s house to be burgled

How to find perfect beach staycations across the UK

Here are the UK's most dangerous selfie hotspots

Beaches could be closed if social distancing is not observed, Matt Hancock warns

Some locals have defended the statue's presence in Poole (Getty Images)

This is why the statue of Scouts founder Robert Baden-Powell is set to be remove...

Here's how to claim a free travel e-book for planning your next dream trip

Prospective race ace Chase Sharpe EMN-180530-163945002

Melton kart racer Chase picks up the pace in Dorset

Roosters on the roster at the rare breeds poultry show in Melton EMN-180118-154840001

Melton poultry owners ordered to take protection measures after new bird flu sca...

The latest local golf news

Stoke Rochford Golf Club: Ayto maintains slender winter series lead

Gordon Haskell PHOTO: Di Norwood

Soulful vocalist returning to Whissendine

Mayoress Maureen Wright has a festive chat with 103's Big E while Rotary president Ian Neale and Mayor David Wright wait their turn PHOTO: Tim Williams

Santas run in Melton Country Park for a good Claus

Honours even as Knossington CC tour Dorset
Knossington visited Dorset for their annual late May tour and played at two picturesque venues where both the weather and their hosts made it an enjoyable trip.

The population of the UK will jump by almost 10 million over the next 25 years, picture credit - blvdone/Shutterstock

UK population to grow by almost 10 million in 25 years based on migration and bi...