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A tipper van and power tools have been stolen by masked thieves from a water purification site in Bournemouth. The Wimborne Road site in Kinson was burglarized between 8pm and 9.10pm on Sunday March 6. Entry was forced into a storage container and an office building. A number of vehicle …

The shiny exterior of a new police headquarters in Dorset could pose a ‘deadly threat’ to the local bird population. Concerns have been raised by Wool Parish Council over the potential for bird mortality due to the reflective surface of the proposed building in Winfrith, the Dorset Echo reported. The …

POLICE have castigated ‘senseless’ vandals and launched an investigation after reports of damage to city center gardens. This morning (February 23) police were called to Pageant Gardens, next to Sherborne station, after reports of criminal damage to a sign and bin, which were toppled late last night or earlier during …

CHILDREN have committed hundreds of drug-related offenses in Dorset in less than a decade, figures show. Thousands of child drug offenses are recorded by police every year in England and Wales – but critics of drug prohibition warn that giving a youngster a criminal record can have a negative impact …

Police are appealing for information to try to establish events leading to the deaths of two teenagers found at a Dorset beauty spot. The bodies of a 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old boy were found at Bothenhampton Reservoir, near Bridport, on the morning of January 25. The deaths are being …

POLICE are investigating after two youths were found dead in a nature reserve. Officers were called to Bothenhampton Nature Reserve in Bothenhampton near Bridport on Tuesday morning, where sadly the bodies of a man and a woman were discovered. Dorset Police say there are no suspicious circumstances. The families have …

POLICE are investigating after two teenagers were found dead in a nature reserve. Officers were called to Bothenhampton Nature Reserve in Bothenhampton near Bridport on Tuesday morning, where sadly the bodies of two youngsters were discovered. Dorset Police say there are no suspicious circumstances. The families have been informed and …

A MAN was punched in the face in front of a McDonald’s before being assaulted and robbed again in Boscombe. Between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Wednesday 29 December, it is reported that the victim – a Bournemouth man in his 20s – was punched in the face by …

[ad_1] Dorset Police specialist road crews shared a disturbing image of a rain-soaked electric scooter they caught driving on an A-road near Sherborne. Posting on the Dorset Police road pages without excuse, the team say: ‘The rain was sometimes biblical yesterday, with flash floods and very low visibility it was …

[ad_1] The former Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner and the Managing Director of Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals have been recognized in the Queen’s New Year’s Honors. Martyn Underhill, who received an MBE for mental health awareness and support services, and Debbie Fleming, who received an OBE for NHS services, were …

[ad_1] The man who murdered Dorset millionaire Sir Richard Sutton has been sentenced. Budding artist Thomas Schreiber has been jailed for life, serving at least 36 years in prison, for the “cruel and senseless” murder of aristocrat Sir Sutton and for crippling his own mother. Thomas Schreiber was convicted after …

[ad_1] A REPRESSION on the drug flood in Dorset by Merseyside gangs saw police make 15 arrests and seize Class A vehicles, money and a ‘gun’. Dorset Police worked alongside Merseyside Police to target gangs on roads and rail tracks to disrupt drug trafficking, arrest gang members, seize guns and …

[ad_1] A drunk man showed up at a banned Dorset pub and smashed glasses in a random attack late at night – before “kicking” a police officer, he said. declared a court. Michael Doucas, 29, walked into the Half Moon pub on Half Moon Street in Sherborne around 12:30 am …

[ad_1] An 18-year-old woman is fighting for her life in hospital after a car crash at Poole Roundabout. Police, firefighters and paramedics rushed to the Mannings Heath roundabout shortly after 5 a.m. on Sunday, November 21. The force had received a report of a single vehicle collision involving a blue …

[ad_1] POLICE investigating a burglary at an address in Ferndown appeal for witnesses and publish an image of a stolen bicycle. Between the afternoon of Saturday November 6 and the morning of Sunday November 7, 2021, entry was obtained at a Medway Road address via an unsecured temporary veranda door. …

[ad_1] A MEMBER of a gang of rogue traders who targeted a visually impaired man in Dorset has been ordered to pay back thousands of pounds by a court. The gang approached the victim, a visually impaired man at his home on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. They offered to do …

[ad_1] A woman’s unborn baby has died after being assaulted by her partner while she was 29 weeks pregnant. Asa Davison was convicted of assaulting her pregnant partner which resulted in the death of her unborn baby. The 35-year-old has denied causing destruction of children and inflicting grievous bodily harm …

[ad_1] POLICE are looking for a 17-year-old boy missing from Dorset. Agents are asking the public for information to help locate missing Samuel McCall, who was in contact with his family for the last time on Tuesday, October 26. He is described as white, five feet eight inches tall and …

[ad_1] POLICE have appealed for missing persons to help locate a missing teenager from Weymouth. Brandon Falshaw-Skelly, 16, was reported missing on Saturday 23 October at 12:35 a.m. after being last seen around 8:30 p.m. on Friday 22 October in the downtown area. Brandon is described as white, five feet …

It is feared that two women dubbed the “Rolex Rippers” have struck for the 22nd time – targeting another wealthy elderly man and stealing his expensive watch. Thieves are believed to be behind the burglary of a 70-year-old man outside his home in an upscale part of Poole, Dorset. The …

[ad_1] REPORTS of crime in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole fell in August despite a busy tourist month. According to the latest figures from police.uk, a total of 3,825 crimes were reported in the metropolitan area in August, up from 4,097 in July. August had the lowest number of reported crimes …

[ad_1] VIDEO shows the moment an “unknown object” exploded in a controlled explosion on Weymouth Beach. Police responded to a report of an object found in the water by a member of the public on a boat at Weymouth Marina at noon today (Tuesday 12 October). Nearby streets Westwey Road …

[ad_1] A 90-year-old man is fighting for his life in hospital after being involved in a truck accident in Ferndown. Dorset Police received a report at 5:33 p.m. on Tuesday 5 October, of a collision involving a white arctic truck and a pedestrian on Ringwood Road, near The White Heather …

[ad_1] A WOMAN in her 20s was sexually assaulted near a roundabout in Dorset, sparking a police investigation. Dorset Police Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) is investigating after a woman was sexually assaulted near Springbourne Roundabout, Bournemouth, between 11:30 p.m. on Saturday 2 October and 1 a.m. morning on Sunday …

[ad_1] A MAN is fighting for his life following an accident on a Dorset road in the early hours of this morning. The man, in his thirties and from Wimborne, was taken to Southampton General Hospital with life-threatening injuries as a result of the single vehicle crash on the A35 …

[ad_1] A MAN was seen filming female students as they walked along Holdenhurst Road before attempting to gain access to a university building. Police are investigating the incident which occurred around 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 30. Two female witnesses to the incident were seen approaching a member of Tesco security …

[ad_1] DORSET Police have released a statement following the conviction of former Metropolitan Police Officer Wayne Couzens for the murder of Sarah Everard. The force said Couzens’ actions “do not represent policing” and that it is “crucial” to have the trust of Dorset communities, especially women and girls. The statement …

[ad_1] THE OFFICERS are calling on the public to help them as they search for a missing 81-year-old woman in Bournemouth. Joan Thomas was last seen around 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28 at The Den, formerly Molly’s Den, on Francis Road. She is believed to have left the scene …

[ad_1] A SHOP employee was injured in the attempted theft of a Rolex watch which resulted in a car chase stretching from Bournemouth to Ringwood. Five men were arrested Thursday, September 23 after a high-speed chase resulted in a car crash outside Ringwood School. A Dorset Police spokesperson said: ‘Detectives …

[ad_1] CAREER criminals made up two in five serious offenders convicted in Dorset last year, according to figures – suggesting many are caught in a cycle of reoffending. The latest statistics show that less than half of those convicted with at least 15 previous convictions or warnings in their name …

[ad_1] A MAN was airlifted to hospital following a serious accident on a coastal road outside Weymouth. Emergency services were called to report a collision involving a tractor and a motorcycle on the B3157 between Nottington Lane in Langton Herring and Rodden in Portesham at 10:10 am this morning (Tuesday …

[ad_1] A NUMBER of road closures and detours will be in place ahead of two festivals taking place on the same weekend in Dorset The Ironman bike course and Tankfest festivals are set to take place in Weymouth and Bovington on Sunday 19 September respectively and the Dorset Council has …

[ad_1] The victim – a woman in her 30s – was approached by a stranger on a bicycle in the Westbourne area of ​​Bournemouth between 4.45am and 6am on Sunday 5 September. The man traveled with the victim to the vicinity of Poole Road in Branksome, where the reported violation …

[ad_1] A JOINT operation saw rescuers descend the edge of a cliff after receiving reports of a woman in difficulty in the early hours of the morning. Coast Guard, Dorset Police and Air Ambulance Services all attended the scene at Hengistbury Head. A spokesperson for the Southbourne Coast Guard said: …

[ad_1] TWO boys were pushed off an electric scooter before the vehicle was stolen by a man. Police have opened an investigation following the incident near the Victoria Park football ground in Namu Road, Bournemouth. The incident happened around 7 p.m. on Monday, July 26, when a 14-year-old teenager was …

[ad_1] A “VERY upset” man has been missing for several days and officers are “increasingly concerned” for his well-being. Alan Wilson, who is 60, was reported missing just after 11:00 a.m. on July 31. The last confirmed sighting of him was at Ringwood Road, Poole, around 4:30 p.m. on July …

[ad_1] A DRIVER was found not guilty of causing death by reckless driving following an accident on the A35 in which a grandfather died. Fahd Baakza, 34, was driving a Nissan Micra when he drove to Bridport Picnic Area to find food on the evening of Wednesday, January 23, 2019. …

[ad_1] Deputy Chief Constable Scott Chilton has been named the preferred candidate for Chief Constable of Dorset Police. The decision was announced by Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick, but will be subject to a confirmation hearing by the Dorset Police and Crime Committee on August 12. If confirmed, he …

[ad_1] A WOMAN who had her purse stolen while shopping at Marks and Spencer later found that over £ 130 had been used on her bank cards. Officers investigating the theft and subsequent fraudulent use of the card have now released two CCTV images of a woman they would like …

[ad_1] POLICE calls on football fans to make Sunday’s European final an “unforgettable evening for all the right reasons and not for regret” England face Italy at 8 p.m. on Sunday and pubs and venues are expected to be filled with people gathering in groups to watch the big game. …

[ad_1] Police launch search for ‘vulnerable’ seriously pregnant woman, 21, who disappeared from her home in Dorset five days ago Natalie Jensen was reported missing just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday June 30 She did not return home in Beaminster, Dorset and missed a number of appointments The 21-year-old is …

[ad_1] A CUSTODY officer was punched in the head during a sentencing hearing at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court in which a man was given a prison term. The defendant in the case is helping police investigate the incident in courtroom 2 yesterday. Three officers questioned court staff after the incident Police …

[ad_1] DORSET Police have launched three new operations to improve domestic violence services across the county. The new services aim to o transform the way they respond to and support victims of domestic violence following an increase in reporting during nationwide closures. In Dorset there was a 25% increase in …

[ad_1] A MAN who stole a collection box and committed a burglary was sentenced to 32 weeks in prison. Dylan Leslie Brewer, 39, of Orchard Court, Gillingham, stole the charity box, benefiting the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, from a store in Gillingham just before noon on Monday May 17th, …

[ad_1] POLICE search for missing man from Weymouth holiday park renews a public appeal as concerns grow. Robert Hillier, 47, also known as Jamie, was reported missing from Haven Holiday Park in Preston Road at 8:43 p.m. on Saturday, June 19. There is currently a heavy police presence in the …

[ad_1] TWO school children were threatened with a knife during a robbery in broad daylight. Two boys from Bournemouth have been arrested for theft and are assisting officers in their investigations. Households in the Oakdale residential area where the incident occurred were asked to check their home video surveillance systems …

[ad_1] A MAN sustained serious head injuries following an altercation near Bournemouth Pier. The 19-year-old victim was reportedly shot in the incident, causing him to fall to the ground and hit his head. The man, from Fareham, was taken to hospital with a serious head injury and his condition is …

[ad_1] TWO people were seriously injured as a result of an accident at a traffic light junction involving a blue-lit ambulance and a car. Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to Barrack Road in Christchurch on Thursday evening. Both vehicles sustained significant damage, with the South Central Ambulance Service vehicle …

[ad_1] POLICE are investigating after burglars broke into a church in Dorset. Officers investigating the heist, which took place in Gillingham, are calling for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. According to a police statement, it was discovered at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 3 that entry had …

[ad_1] Officers looking for a missing Wareham woman are asking the public for help in trying to find her. Elke Jaeger, 61, was last seen at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday May 29 at her home in Nundico and by 3 p.m. she was in phone contact telling him she was …

[ad_1] Nearly 50 arrests were made in Hampshire and Dorset during a week-long initiative to disrupt the counties’ drug operations. Over £ 60,000 worth of drugs have been recovered, as have stolen bikes worth over £ 12,000 and at least 10 guns. County lines describe organized criminal networks involved in …

[ad_1] Bournemouth hotels are expected to be at full capacity by tomorrow, as tens of thousands of visitors flock to the built-up area for the bank holiday weekend. It is shaping up to be the busiest weekend of the year yet, less than a fortnight after the government sanctioned the …

[ad_1] A PENSIONER was arrested on suspicion of a fight after apparently ‘brandishing a knife’ against two people on a housing estate in Weymouth. Police were called on Tuesday after the man allegedly threatened people while in possession of a knife in the White Roughet housing estates on Barclay Road. …

[ad_1] A FAMILY is devastated after their business, which reopened only a month ago, was broken into. Thieves targeted the Snips Hair and Beauty Salon at St Michael’s Trading Estate in Bridport, throwing a brick out a window before grabbing two crates and a jar of raffle money. In addition …

[ad_1] The case of a convicted murderer who was jailed for life for killing a South Korean student in Bournemouth 19 years ago has returned to the spotlight. Benguit, now in his 40s, had two appeals against his conviction, which were dismissed by the Court of Appeal. But now an …

[ad_1] Concerns have been raised about the ability of the police to meet demand from an “unprecedented” number of visitors expected this summer following the latest license application. Urban Reef owner Mark Cribb has requested an extension of the existing restaurant license to cover his beach area, saying it would …