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Police are keen to trace this person after an incident in Dorchester. Picture: Dorset Police

Police warning after spate of vehicle crime in Dorchester

POLICE are warning drivers to do what they can to deter thieves after a spate of vehicle crime in…

Dorset bikers get revved up for a cause as £8,000 raised for charity

A MOTORBIKE ride out raised more than £8,000 for the life-saving charity DocBike which helps people injured in motorbike…

Man throws dog poo at walker’s face in Poole

A MAN reportedly threw a bag of dog faeces at another dog walker in Poole before attacking her further. Police…

Thousands of young people took part in Dorset Coding Day. Picture: Dorset Council

More than 7,000 young people get coding in Dorset

MORE than 7,000 young people got techie during a special event across Dorset. Dorset Coding Day 2024 saw record numbers…

Youngsters can learn hands-on stunt skills at Purbeck Film Festival

THE next generation of stunt man and women can learn from some of the industry’s very best at this…

Around 25 vehicles were targeted in the Northport Drive area of Wareham. Picture: Google

Police appeal after 25 number plates damaged or stolen in Wareham

AROUND 25 number plates have been stolen or damaged overnight in Wareham. Dorset Police said the incidents occurred between around…

The Beefeater building in the foreground would be demolished and replaced with an 'annex' to the Premier Inn on the Gateway Business Park in Weymouth. Picture: Google

Plan to demolish Weymouth Beefeater to extend Premier Inn revealed

A WEYMOUTH Beefeater could be demolished and replaced with an extension to a neighbouring hotel. Premier Inn has applied for…

Hollywood director Sam Mendes to open Purbeck Film Festival

HOLYWOOD film director and Academy Award winner Sir Sam Mendes will launch this year’s Purbeck Film Festival. Mendes is well…

Bike theft in Dorchester sparks police appeal

POLICE have issued images of three men they would like to speak to in connection with a bike theft…

Man charged after alleged assault in Upton

A MAN has been hospitalised after being “punched in the face” in Upton, police say. Dorset Police said they received…