The Red Arrows team has flown world-famous diamond formation for first time in 18 months

Team has flown world-famous diamond formation for first time in 18 months after 2011 tragedies

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Battle to save remains of 400-year-old wreck

Unidentified ship that sank off the Dorset coast around 1600 is most important discovery since the 'Mary Rose'

A day out in Tourkey, anyone?

Britons may be heading for the coast in their thousands this weekend but many cannot spell the names of some of our most famous seaside resorts.

Guns found at nature reserve

A haul of guns and ammunition has been found at a nature reserve, police said today.

Classical music festival fails to pay its performers

Musicians, caterers and other suppliers are among those still owed tens of thousands of pounds by the organisers of Serenata

Co-op store buys helps Beales to double in size

The regional department store chain Beales is to more than double in size under a "transformational" deal unveiled yesterday to snap up 19 outlets.

Old school's out. Howe is the new wave

At 33, Burnley's manager is no shouter but he is making all the right noises

Letter from the editor: Readers welcomed in discussions

Two weeks ago, in the spirit of interactivity for which i is justly famous, I invited readers to take part in our afternoon conference at which the key decisions for the next day’s issue are made.

Man held over armed seaside siege

A man who barricaded himself inside a property in Bournemouth, sparking a 10-hour armed police stand-off, has been arrested by police.

The Blagger's Guide To...John Grisham

'I was No 1 – and then along came Harry Potter...'

Bournemouth appoint Lee Bradbury as manager

Bournemouth have appointed Lee Bradbury as their new manager.

Mark Fleming: Eddie Howe need feel no shame after making Bournemouth exit

The Football league Column: When the dust settles, few will truly begrudge Howe his chance

Fog to dampen New Year's Eve celebrations

Mist and lingering fog is threatening to mar revellers' enjoyment of tomorrow night's New Year's Eve fireworks displays, forecasters said.

Album: Khachaturian, Spartacus/Gayaneh (Onyx)

Under Marin Alsop, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra raised its game with recordings of Bernstein and Adams. Now its new director, Kirill Karabits, has chosen an impactful selection of music from Khachaturian's ballets for his debut recording, affording a lively workout for the percussionists.

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