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Police want to reunite these statues with their owners Picture: Dorset Police

Suspected stolen dog statues recovered by police in Dorchester

TWO dog statues, believed to have been stolen from West Dorset, have been recovered by police. Officers recovered suspected stolen…

Police and fire crews were called to Skinner Street in Poole on Saturday night. Picture: Google

Mercedes’ windows were smashed before ‘suspicious’ fire, say police

THE windows of a car in Poole were smashed before the vehicle caught fire, police said. Officers are investigating a…

2024 winner Jared Agyekum and Mike Dolbear, front, with the Young Drummer of the Year 2024 finalists. Picture: Dave Hughes

UK’s best young drummers set to gather for Poole contest

THE best young drummers in the country will be showing off their skills in Poole next month. Lighthouse Poole is…

Police are keen to trace this person in connection with incidents in Christchurch. Pictures: Dorset Police

Bag stolen from Poundland and card used to withdraw money

POLICE are keen to trace this person in connection with an incident that saw an elderly person’s bag stolen…

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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Sign up now for air ambulance Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge

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…