Crime

Suspended sentence for cocaine-carrying man who crashed car on busy road near Dorchester

A MAN who crashed a car on a busy road near Dorchester has received a driving ban and a…

Police want to locate the man pictured Picture: Dorset Police

Man punched in the face three times in unprovoked Poole attack

POLICE are trying to identify a man after a man was punched three times in the face in an…

Police appeal after jewellery stolen in Osmington and Crossways

POLICE have launched an investigation after jewellery was stolen from Osmington and Crossways. Dorchester Police said the Osmington burglary took…

Dorset remains one of the safest places to live in the UK according to crimes reported Picture: Dorset Police

REVEALED: Where does Dorset rank in the safest places to live in the UK?

NEW data puts Dorset as one of the safest places to live in the UK. The data from the Office…

The crash happened at the West Stafford roundabout, near Dorchester. Picture: Google

Cyclist taken to hospital after Dorchester hit-and-run crash

A CYCLIST was taken to hospital after a hit-and-run crash in Dorchester, police said. The rider, a man in his…

The scam text that has been sent out Picture: Dorchester Police

Winter Fuel Allowance scam text reported in Dorset

DORSET residents are being warned to stay vigilant after reports of a scam Winter Fuel Allowance text. The text claims…

Police thanked people for their patience while they attended the scene Picture: Purbeck Police

Arrest for drink/drug driving following crash in Purbeck

A MAN has been arrested after two cars crashed on the B3390 at Waddock Cross. Purbeck Police said the crash,…

Burglars targeted the Branksome Centre, in Poole. Picture: Google

Burglars damage Poole community centre and steal items during break-in

ITEMS were stolen and damage caused during a break-in at a Poole community centre. Police are appealing for information after…

Police are trying to identify these two men Picture: Dorset Police

Cash stolen in Dorchester burglary as “vulnerable individuals” watch on

POLICE are trying to identify two men after cash was stolen from a home in Dorchester. Two men reportedly gained…

Police are urging anyone who recognises the pair to get in touch Picture Dorset Police

West Lulworth burglary sparks police image appeal

DORSET Police have released an image of a man and a woman they want to speak to after a…