Ben Mitchell
Crime
Woman died after being caught in vortex while diving off Dorset rocks – inquest
Emily Sherwin, 20, from Poole, went missing after a dive off Old Harry Rocks, near Swanage, Dorset.
By Ben Mitchell
17 Apr 2025
Crime
'I saw nasty man walking from scene of double beach stabbing'
Nasen Saadi is on trial charged with the murder of Amie Gray, 34, on Bournemouth beach front in May this year
By Ben Mitchell
10 Dec 2024Crime
Criminology student 'butchered woman on beach after studying murder'
Amie Gray was killed and another woman was seriously injured in the attack, Winchester Crown Court hears
By Ben Mitchell
9 Dec 2024
Crime
Alternative healer jailed for 10 years over woman’s death at slapping workshop
Hongchi Xiao, from California, was convicted of the manslaughter by gross negligence of Danielle Carr-Gomm in Wiltshire.
By Ben Mitchell
6 Dec 2024
UK
Teeth find shows meat-eating dinosaurs roamed East Sussex 135 million yeas ago
The team is working with colleagues at London’s Natural History Museum and the Hastings Museum and Art Gallery.
By Ben Mitchell
5 Dec 2024Crime
Man accused of beach murder admits phone access charge as trial gets under way
Nasen Saadi is charged with the murder of Amie Gray on Bournemouth beach on May 24.
By Ben Mitchell
5 Dec 2024
Crime
Trial to start of 20-year-old accused of murder of woman on Bournemouth seafront
Nasen Saadi will also go on trial at Winchester Crown Court accused of the attempted murder of a second woman.
By Ben Mitchell
5 Dec 2024
Science
Mystery of how giant galaxies formed could be close to being solved
Scientists from the University of Southampton believe galaxies crashed together to create gigantic elliptical galaxies.
By Ben Mitchell
5 Dec 2024
Environment
First sighting of great silver water beetle in Dorset for 200 years
Wren Franklin, a masters student at Bournemouth University, found two great silver water beetles in Blackmore Vale.
By Ben Mitchell
3 Dec 2024
Music
Kings of Leon and Queens of the Stone Age announced for seaside festival
Victorious Festival in Southsea, Hampshire, will also be headlined in 2025 by Vampire Weekend.
By Ben Mitchell
3 Dec 2024
UK
Retired police dog rescues missing man on first walk after major surgery
Bear led his owner to the man, who was said to need urgent help, while being walked in the Eastbourne area of East Sussex last week.
By Ben Mitchell
2 Dec 2024
Environment
Public to see king’s ‘penthouse view’ for first time since 1646 destruction
A new viewing platform will let visitors to Corfe Castle get close to Henry I’s keep, which was built in 1107 but destroyed in the English Civil War.
By Ben Mitchell
2 Dec 2024
Crime
Two jailed for throwing objects during anti-immigration protest
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said that about 200 people were at the protest, where a minority of those involved became aggressive.
By Ben Mitchell
30 Nov 2024
Tech
‘Robot Rib’ drone boat tested by Royal Navy in UK waters for first time
The craft can be operated autonomously and remotely to prevent risk to lives of sailors during missions.
By Ben Mitchell
28 Nov 2024
UK
‘Men in wigs and brown make-up taking stunt jobs from black women’ – study
Dr Laura Crossley said there is limited scrutiny of representation compared with acting and directing roles.
By Ben Mitchell
17 Nov 2024
UK
Woman, 60, released without charge by police probing three deaths at care home
Two men and a woman died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at the home in Swanage, Dorset.
By Ben Mitchell
14 Nov 2024
Science
Urgent call for research into microplastic pollution from car tyres
Tyre particles have been found to be the leading contributor to microplastics.
By Ben Mitchell
14 Nov 2024
Politics
HMS Prince of Wales departs Portsmouth following delay for ‘minor defect’
The 65,000-tonne aircraft carrier sailed on Tuesday instead of the scheduled departure on Monday evening.
By Ben Mitchell
12 Nov 2024
Politics
Nine boats carrying 572 people intercepted crossing the Channel
The figures bring the total number of migrants to arrive so far this year to 32,691, higher than in 2023 but lower than at the same point in 2022.
By Ben Mitchell
12 Nov 2024
Tech
Drones to be used by zoo charity to monitor endangered species in the wild
Field trials found the technology can capture images with enough detail that the animals would not need to be disturbed.
By Ben Mitchell
11 Nov 2024
UK
Yachtswoman Pip Hare sets off on solo, non-stop round-the-world race
The 50-year-old, from Poole, Dorset, admitted to nerves ahead of the start but said it is going to be ‘incredible’.
By Ben Mitchell
10 Nov 2024