Police are hunting for three youths over the shooting of a five-year-old girl and a shopkeeper.

The child, who's believed to be London's youngest gun crime victim, is now fighting for her life in hospital after being shot in the chest.

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A property in Springbourne suspected to be a Crystal Meth factory is being investigated by police today.

A fifty-six year old Bournemouth man was arrested yesterday and is helping detectives with their inquiries.

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More than 200 arts organisations are having their funding completely cut.

The government's reduced the Arts Council of England's pool of cash by 100-million pounds.

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A Bournemouth police officer is to compete in the European Triathlon Championships this June!

PC Rob Hammond, of the West Howe Safer Neighbourhood Team, will be competing in a 750 metre swim, followed by a 20 kilometre bike ride and 5 kilometre run.