Sturminster Newton retailer reports third attack on festive display
A BUSINESS in Sturminster Newton says its Christmas spirit “will not be defeated” after vandals targeted its festive display…
Help shape future of support for sexual assault victims in Dorset
VICTIMS of rape and serious sexual assault are being asked to speak out and help shape how services are…
Councils unite to call for stronger police presence in North Dorset
TOWN councils in North Dorset are raising concerns over what they describe as inadequate police coverage in their communities. Shaftesbury…
Attempted murder arrest after assault in Wincanton leaves man in hospital
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an incident in Wincanton that has left the…
Machinery worth thousands stolen in burglary near Shaftesbury
MACHINERY worth thousands of pounds was stolen during a break-in at a commercial premises near Shaftesbury. Police are appealing for…
BMW stolen after burglars take keys following garage break-in
A BMW was stolen from a garage in Blandford after burglars broke in and took the keys. The incident unfolded…
CCTV appeal after man racially-abused in Shaftesbury
POLICE want to trace this person as part of an investigation into a racially-aggravated incident in Shaftesbury. The appeal comes…
Arrest after claims of racial abuse at Dorchester pizza takeaway
A MAN was arrested after reports a person walked into a pizza takeaway restaurant in Dorchester and hurled racial…
Man assaulted – and motorbike stolen – as he waited in A303 layby near Mere
A MAN was assaulted – and a motorbike stolen from a trailer – as he rested in a layby…
Gardeners step in to clear Dorchester man’s garden for free after he was conned out of £30,000
A VICTIM of rogue traders who was left with no savings after he was quoted a bloated price for…
