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The alleged incident occurred in Trinity Street, Dorchester, police said. Picture: Google

Pedestrian told driver to slow down – and was allegedly racially abused

A DRIVER is alleged to have racially abused a pedestrian who told them to slow down on a Dorchester…

The incident happened in the Esplanade/St Mary Street area of Weymouth. Picture: Google

Teen, 16, attacked in hate crime after being quizzed on sexuality

A TEENAGER was headbutted after being quizzed over his sexuality in a Weymouth street. Police are investigating the hate-related assault…

The alleged assault occurred at Aldi in Christchurch. Picture: Google

Man shoved into shelves at Aldi in Christchurch

A MAN fell into shelves at a Christchurch supermarket after being assaulted, police said. Officers are investigating the incident, which…

Around 50 firefighters tackled the blaze in Dorchester. Picture: DWFRS

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…

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AN air ambulance charity is encouraging people to follow through on that New Year’s resolution by signing up for…

The incident unfolded at Wareham Pizza & Kebab. Picture: Google

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…

The incident unfolded at The Rock pub, in Weymouth, police said. Picture: Google

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…

Police were called to the Gainsborough Care Home, in Swanage, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Swanage care home reopens after deaths of three residents

RESIDENTS have finally returned to a Swanage care home after three people died overnight. Two men aged 74 and 91…

The bikes were taken from Poole High Street on Monday, January 13. Picture: Dorset Police

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…

Police are keen to trace this person afer a bike was stolen from near Poole Bus Station. Picture: Dorset Police

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…