Crime

The crash happened at the West Stafford roundabout, near Dorchester. Picture: Google

Cyclist taken to hospital after Dorchester hit-and-run crash

A CYCLIST was taken to hospital after a hit-and-run crash in Dorchester, police said. The rider, a man in his…

The crop circle was discovered in a field in the Cerne Abbas area. Picture: Dorset Police

Police appeal over ‘criminal damage’ caused by spider crop circle in Dorset field

POLICE are appealing for information over damage caused in a North Dorset field – by what appears to be…

The scam text that has been sent out Picture: Dorchester Police

Winter Fuel Allowance scam text reported in Dorset

DORSET residents are being warned to stay vigilant after reports of a scam Winter Fuel Allowance text. The text claims…

Police carried out operations across the south west. Pictures: Dorset Police

More than 100 arrests in drug crime crackdown in Dorset and across south west

A WEEK-LONG operation targeting drug crime in the south west resulted in more than 100 arrests, 65kg of cocaine…

Three men are in court following the incident in December 2023

Woman to pay more than £600 after road rage incident with horse riders

A WOMAN who drove at horse riders at speed in west Dorset has now been sentenced. The motorist, who has…

A specialist tobacco detection dog was used in the operation Picture: Dorset Council

Gillingham shop targeted as police seize thousands of illegal tobacco and vapes

A GILLINGHAM shop was one of six visited across Dorset by police as part of a crackdown on the…

Sheep killed by poachers near Dorchester

TWO sheep were killed after poachers trespassed on land near Stratton, four miles from Dorchester Five people reportedly trespassed on…

Police are trying to identify these two men Picture: Dorset Police

Cash stolen in Dorchester burglary as “vulnerable individuals” watch on

POLICE are trying to identify two men after cash was stolen from a home in Dorchester. Two men reportedly gained…

Man dies after car and three motorbikes crash on A303

ONE person sadly died and another suffered life-changing injuries after four vehicles crashed on the A303 near Charnage in…

Police are keen to speak to any witnesses Picture: Google

Woman seen running in traffic and hitting cars in Sturminster Newton

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman was seen running in traffic and hitting cars in Sturminster Newton. The…