Care home evacuated as 50 firefighters tackle blaze in Dorchester
A FAULTY wall socket is believed to have started a fire at a Dorchester care home – leading to…
Man punched and kicked while on floor in Wareham takeaway attack
UPDATE: A man has come forward in connection with an alleged assault in Wareham. The incident happened at around 10.25pm on…
BCP Council joins ‘Heart of Wessex’ devolution bid with Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset
AMBITIONS for Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset to take part in the first tranche of local government ‘devolution’ got…
Woman ‘jumped on’ during Weymouth pub attack
POLICE are appealing for information after a woman was allegedly pulled to the ground by her hair and “jumped…
Two mountain bikes stolen from Poole High Street
TWO mountain bikes have been stolen from outside a property in Poole High Street. The theft occurred at around 5.35pm…
CCTV appeal after bike stolen from rack near Poole Bus Station
POLICE want to trace this person in connection with a bike theft near Poole Bus Station. The theft occurred at…
How woolly hoods are helping Dora recover from illegal ‘ear cropping’ procedure
DORSET pooch Dora is dealing with cropped ears this winter by wearing a specially-knitted hood – complete with woolly…
Woman reportedly on cocaine during school run among drink/drug driving arrests over Christmas
MORE than 300 calls to police were made by members of the public in Dorset over the festive period…
Woman handed suspended prison sentence for mistreating chihuahua, Poppy
A CHRISTCHURCH woman has been handed a suspended prison sentence and banned from keeping animals for 10 years after…
Picture appeal after woman assaulted near Dorchester
POLICE are appealing for help to identify a person they would like to speak to in connection with the…