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Police respond to series of indecent exposure incidents

POLICE appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a series of indecent exposure incidents in…

Arrest after two women suffer facial injuries in altercation

A MAN has been arrested in connection with an incident where two women sustained injuries in Bournemouth. An altercation involving…

Urgent appeal after man stabbed near Christchurch takeaway

DETECTIVES have launched an urgent appeal for information after a man was stabbed in Christchurch late on Monday night. Police…

Emergency shelter activated for rough sleepers

AUTHORITIES in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have activated the severe weather emergency protocol (SWEP) to protect vulnerable people sleeping…

Council urges patience as Christchurch roadworks begin early 2026

UTILITY companies are gearing up for a series of roadworks in Christchurch at the start of 2026 aimed at…

Fire service attend house blaze started by sunlight reflecting off mirrors

FIREFIGHTERS have issued a stark warning after a house fire in Poole was sparked by nothing more…

Wildlife comeback as barn owl chick fledges in Dorset

A BARN owl chick has hatched at Hengistbury Head marking an exciting milestone in the ongoing recovery of wildlife…

Blue car sought following pedestrian accident in Poole

Evans repeatedly targeted Boots in Saxon Square, Christchurch. Picture: Google

Prolific shoplifter Jason Christopher Evans jailed for series of thefts

A PROLIFIC shoplifter has been jailed after repeatedly targeting shops in Poole and Christchurch. The man was reported to have…

Man is threatened with knife in ‘terrifying’ attempted robbery

OFFICERS investigating an attempted robbery in Bournemouth are issuing an image of a man they would like to identify. A…