Appeal following theft and criminal damage in Weymouth
Officers are appealing for information from the public as they investigate a theft and criminal damage at a botanical garden in Weymouth.
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Investigation by detectives sees woman who sexually assaulted teenage boy jailed
A woman who had sexual activity with a teenage boy has been jailed following an investigation by detectives.
Poole teenager secures Team GB Youth Olympics place after £1,000 sports grant
Dorset rower Lexi Gill is preparing to represent Great Britain on the international stage after funding helped her overcome the financial barriers to pursuing her sporting ambitions.
Witness and dashcam appeal following fatal collision in Wareham
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward following a fatal collision in Wareham.
UK Covid cases rise as XFG variant becomes dominant
Covid cases and hospital admissions in the UK rose sharply in September as the XFG variant became dominant, according to UKHSA data.
91 CHILD VICTIMS. JUST TWO CHARGES.
NINETY-ONE cases involving victims aged between 10 and 18. Eighteen investigations closed with no suspect identified. And just two cases were recorded as charged.
Tesco introduces paid domestic abuse leave for staff
Tesco has become the first UK supermarket to introduce guaranteed paid leave for employees experiencing domestic abuse.
Overnight closures set for Weymouth Esplanade resurfacing
Sections of Weymouth Esplanade will close overnight between 8 and 15 October while Dorset Council carries out resurfacing work.
New vaping tax comes into force as duty stamps begin appearing on products
A new tax on vaping liquids has come into force across the UK, with the Government saying the measures are designed to make vaping less affordable and tackle illicit and underage sales.
Man arrested after reported machete attack in Bournemouth gardens
A man was arrested after a reported machete attack in Boscombe Chine Gardens, Bournemouth, on Thursday 1 October. Another man was taken to hospital with a head injury not believed to be life-threatening.
Missing man last seen in Bournemouth is found
Officers searching for a missing man last seen in Bournemouth are pleased to update he has been located.
Witness and dashcam appeal following fatal collision in Ferndown
Officers are appealing for witnesses or any motorists with relevant dashcam footage to come forward following a fatal collision in Ferndown.
Dorset police officer dies after being struck by train while suspended from duty
A serving Dorset Police officer who was under investigation for alleged gross misconduct has died after being struck by a train.
Patriots or Racists? What the public posts of two Dorset groups reveal
Two Facebook groups say they are standing up for Dorset’s forgotten towns. But an examination of their public posts raises questions about the language, imagery and causes being promoted in the name of patriotism.
Dorset A&E Hospital Build Moves Forward Following Approved Planning Changes
Agreed modifications to a new Dorset accident and emergency hospital build have given the project green light to proceed, boosting local emergency healthcare provision.
Burglar jailed for 40 months after £4,900 petrol station raid
A burglar who stole more than £4,900 from a Poole petrol station and was discovered inside a home in Lytchett Minster has been jailed for 40 months. Justin Chappell, 43, was identified through CCTV and admitted two burglaries and theft, with six further offences taken into consideration.
Dorset Council Adopts AI Technology to Enhance Workforce Efficiency and Services
Dorset Council has set out plans to introduce artificial intelligence to streamline administrative tasks, boost workforce efficiency, and improve public service delivery across the authority.
Man arrested over Weymouth flat fire as woman released on bail
Man arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire broke out at a top-floor flat in Keel House, Lodmoor Hill, Weymouth, in the early hours of Sunday. Over 30 firefighters attended. A woman also arrested has been released on bail; the man remains in custody.
Woman arrested on suspicion of arson after Weymouth fire
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a property fire in Dorchester Road, Weymouth, in the early hours of Sunday 20 September. Residents were evacuated and no casualties were reported. Dorset Police say the woman remains in custody while detectives work with the fire service to establish the cause.
Weymouth Town Council has £4.4m in reserves as income falls below budget
Council's first-quarter accounts reveal millions in the bank while income is £343,000 below budget
Residents evacuated as fire breaks out at Weymouth flats
Residents have been evacuated following a fire at a block of flats on Dorchester Road, near Tesco Express in Weymouth. Emergency crews are still tackling the blaze, while council representatives have arrived to offer emergency accommodation to those affected. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has been approached for comment.
2,347 rape and sexual assault reports — but just 65 charges recorded by Dorset Police
FOI figures raise questions over what happens after a sexual offence is reported in Dorset
Major road closures and travel warnings announced for Weymouth and Dorchester ahead of IRONMAN weekend
Planning to travel in Weymouth or Dorchester this weekend?
Thousands of Dorset dashcam reports rejected as public submissions soar
Thousands of members of the public have submitted dashcam footage to Dorset Police reporting alleged driving offences – but almost half of all submissions were rejected over the past three years.
Weymouth flags poll delivers very different result to Dorset Echo survey
Dorset Gazette readers back keeping flags in place by 80% to 20%
Riviera Hotel: Council closes enforcement case as Weymouth's listed landmark faces an uncertain future
Dorset Council has confirmed that its planning enforcement case concerning the Riviera Hotel in Weymouth has been formally closed
BCP Council Faces Backlash Over Possible Council Tax Increase Above 5%
BCP Council has drawn opposition criticism after declining to rule out council tax increases exceeding five per cent. The potential hikes would affect households across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.
Dorset Police Rural Crime Team Reports Successful Week of Action
Dorset Police's Rural Crime Team joined neighbouring forces for a week of coordinated action, recovering stolen plant machinery, seizing a stolen vehicle and making an arrest, investigating suspected deer poaching, and running crime-prevention visits and community engagement across rural Dorset.
Property Developer Denies Strangulation Allegation at £3m Sandbanks Home in Poole
A property developer has denied strangling his wife during a domestic dispute at their £3m Sandbanks home, with the case now proceeding through the courts in Poole.
Commentator John Hunt to Complete 120-Mile Bournemouth Walk to Tackle Violence Against Women
Sports commentator John Hunt is undertaking a 120-mile walk to Bournemouth to raise awareness and combat violence against women following the tragic murder of his wife and daughters.
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