Police chiefs “no choice” but to increase tax
HOUSEHOLDS will pay more for policing after chiefs approved a precept increase, a decision taken against the backdrop of…
Court hears of dead and starving sheep in north Dorset cruelty case
A NORTH Dorset farmer has been banned from keeping sheep after admitting multiple animal cruelty offences following what the…
Tractor stolen from farm in Plush
POLICE in Dorchester investigating a tractor theft have released an image. It is reported that overnight between Friday, January 30…
Man who grabbed woman’s neck until she struggled to breath jailed
A MAN who violently abused and controlled a woman has been jailed thanks to the courage shown by his…
Police appeal after 5-year-old girl bitten by dog
POLICE in Dorchester are appealing for information after a five-year-old girl was bitten by a dog. Shortly before 10am on…
Anti-social youths proving a menace on motorbikes
POLICE in Sherborne are warning residents about youths on motorbikes driving around in an anti-social manner with no care…
New data shows county is among top ten safest in England
OVERALL crime has fallen again in Dorset, cementing the county’s position among the ten safest areas in England, according…
Police chief slams decision not to reclassify ketamine as misuse continues to rise
THE POLICE and Crime Commissioner for Dorset has criticised a recommendation to keep ketamine as a Class B drug. David…
Man assaulted with baseball bat after car mounts kerb
POLICE are investigating a report of dangerous driving, threats and assault with a baseball bat in Poundbury. Officers received a…
Sexual assault victims asked to share their experiences
POLICE in Dorset say they are constantly looking to improve services for victims of rape and serious sexual offences,…
