Officers are keen to identify this person after the fish and chip shop break-in. Picture: Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after break-in at Poole fish and chip shop

ALCOHOL was stolen during a break-in at a Poole fish and chip shop. Police have issued a CCTV image of…

The incident happened on Sandford Road, near Wareham. Picture: Google

Police probing incident where man approached schoolboy near Wareham

POLICE are investigating after an incident which saw a man offer a schoolboy a lift in Sandford. The incident happened…

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Plan for huge new RNLI mural in Weymouth revealed

A MURAL celebrating the 200th anniversary of the RNLI could be coming to Weymouth. A planning application has been submitted…

Man and woman suffered anti-Semitic abuse in Swanage attack

A MAN and a woman were subjected to anti-Semitic remarks during an assault in Swanage. The alleged hate crime unfolded…

The incident happened outside the former Iceland in Poole High Street, Picture: Google

Woman in wheelchair spat at and her phone stolen in Poole street attack

A WOMAN in a wheelchair was assaulted and her phone stolen in a Poole street. The incident happened outside the…

The trailer was stolen from a village property, police said. Picture: Dorset Police

Horse trailer seen being towed away by thieves

A HORSE trailer was stolen from a property in the Bockhampton area of Christchurch. Police said the theft happened at…

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The crash happened at the junction of Ringwood Road and Rossmore Road in Poole. Picture: Google

Cyclist seriously injured in Poole crash

A MAN suffered serious leg injuries after being knocked off his bike in Poole. The incident happened at the junction…

The crash happened on the A351 Wareham Bypass on Sunday evening

Biker seriously injured in Wareham crash

A BIKER suffered “life-changing” injuries in a crash in Wareham yesterday (Sunday, May 12). The incident, at around 4.50pm, happened…

Police are keen to trace these people after the incident in Poole. Picture: Dorset Police

Taxi driver attacked after dropping off fare in Poole

A TAXI driver who got out of his car to close an open door was assaulted in a Poole…

Lidl is on the lookout for sites in Swanage and Wareham for new supermarkets. Picture: Lidl GB

Supermarket chain Lidl on lookout for new sites in Wareham, Swanage and more

SUPERMARKET giant Lidl is on the lookout for new store locations in Purbeck. The cut-price food chain has launched a…

Ricky Gervais is heading to Christchurch... Picture: Netflix

Ricky Gervais bringing new material show to Christchurch

COMEDY megastar Ricky Gervais is set to perform in Christchurch. The creator and star of The Office, Afterlife and Extras…

The crash happened in Lymington Road, near Sunset Mews, in Christchurch, Picture: Google

Cyclist suffers ‘serious’ injuries in Christchurch crash

A CYCLIST suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car in Christchurch. The incident happened at around 8.30am on…

Police are keen to trace this person after an alleged assault at The Temple, in Poole. Picture: Dorset Police

CCTV image issued after man was assaulted at Poole bar

POLICE have issued a CCTV image of a person they would like to trace in connection with an assault…

Dorset CPRE president Kate Adie taking part in a hedge survey in Dorset

Dorset hedgerow project gets £6,000 funding boost – but needs volunteers

A PROJECT surveying Dorset’s miles of hedgerows has received a funding boost. The Great Big Dorset Hedge initiative, which seeks…

Roads across Dorset are set to be repaired in May and June. Picture: Dorset Council

Roadworks across Dorset in May and June announced: Full list

ROADS in Wimborne, Gillingham, Sturminster Newton and Dorchester will be among a host to be closed during repairs over…

Police are keen to trace this person after an incident near Kitchen Elegance, in Poole. Pictures: Google/Dorset Police

Man was punched unconscious after Poole shop window smashed

POLICE are keen to trace this person after a fight broke out over a broken window in Poole. The incident…

Dorset beaches have come out on top for having the cleanest sea waters in the summer

Dorset beaches ranked cleanest in UK – Somerset second worst…

DORSET’S beaches have been ranked the best in the UK for clean water. Analysis of Environment Agency summer water quality…

Judges at the launch of the 2024 Dorset Business Awards. Picture: Dorset Chamber

Entries open for prestigious Dorset Business Awards 2024: How to enter

NOMINATIONS are open for the 2024 Dorset Business Awards. The event, organised by the Dorset Chamber, aims to recognise the…

The thunderstorm warning covers much of Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Picture: Met Office

Weather warning for Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset as bank holiday approaches

A WARNING of thunderstorms covering much of Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire has been issued. The Met Office has issued the…

Motorbike stolen from outside Christchurch property

A MOTORBIKE was stolen from outside a property in Christchurch. Some time between 2.30am and 3,30am on Saturday, April 20,…

Owners sought for 25 recovered bikes suspected stolen in Christchurch

A RAFT of bikes suspected to have been stolen in the Christchurch area have been recovered by police -…