Crime

The incident happened near Corfe Castle, Dorset Police said. Picture: Google

Biker in his 70s suffers serious injury after avoiding non-stop van near Corfe Castle

A BIKER in his 70s suffered a “serious” neck injury after hitting an embankment while avoiding a van, police…

The woman was attacked in Queen's Road, Swanage, police said. Picture: Google

Woman pushed to the ground and cash stolen in Swanage robbery

A WOMAN in her 60s was knocked to the ground last week during a robbery in Swanage and police…

Two police officers hurt and three arrests during Dorset anti-immigration protests

THREE people were arrested – and two police officers injured – during anti-immigration protests in Weymouth. Dorset Police said they…

Lennox Blackwood has been jailed for six years. Picture: Dorset Police

Lennox Blackwood jailed after gun found in shoebox in Christchurch

LENNOX Blackwood has been jailed after being found guilty of firearms offences in Christchurch after a gun was found…

The tractor and quad bike were last seen on Tuesday, July 23. Pictures: Dorset Police

Police appeal after tractor and quad bike stolen from Purbeck properties

A QUAD bike and tractor were stolen from Purbeck in thefts police say could be linked. The first theft was…

Mel Carrington, from Christchurch, (front centre) is believed to have been arrested at Gatwick. Picture: Just Stop Oil

Dorset woman Mel Carrington among Just Stop Oil Gatwick arrests

DORSET woman Mel Carrington is believed to be among Just Stop Oil (JSO) protestors arrested at Gatwick Airport this…

The three bikes stolen from a garage in Poole. Pictures: Dorset Police

Three bikes stolen in Poole garage burglary

THREE bikes were stolen in a burglary at a property in Poole. Police are appealing for information after the raid…

Sally Davidson, of Portland, is among the Just Stop Oil protestors remanded in prison over Heathrow protests. Picture: JSO

Sally Davidson, from Dorset, among Just Stop Oil protestors behind bars over protests

A DORSET woman is among Just Stop Oil (JSO) protestors who have been remanded in prison after protesting at…

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show a rise in reports of shoplifting offences Picture: Dorset Police

Shoplifting on the rise across Dorset

SHOPLIFTING figures have risen in Dorset over the past year but the police say it is “fully committed” to tackling…

A robbery is alleged to have taken place at Currys, in Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester. Picture: Google

Arrest after alleged robbery at Currys in Dorchester

A MAN has been arrested in connection with a reported robbery at a shop in Dorchester. The incident, at Currys…