Crime

Goldfinches and canaries taken in break-in

POLICE are investigating a burglary in North Dorset after a collection of birds was stolen in a targeted overnight…

Urgent search for missing woman last seen at hospital

POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to find a missing woman last seen in Dorchester County Hospital. Lorraine, 48,…

Teen suffers facial injuries in Shaftesbury lane attack

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was assaulted in a Shaftesbury lane. Officers from Dorset Police say the…

Police counter closure to disrupt services

RESIDENTS in Blandford will face a temporary disruption to police counter services later this month as building work forces…

Racial abuse reported on evening bus

A LATE-NIGHT bus journey in Wimborne was disrupted by a racially aggravated incident, prompting police to appeal for witnesses. The…

Illegal dumpers face vehicle seizures in Dorset blitz

The incident occurred in the Fairfield Car Park, in Dorchester. Picture: Google

Police appeal after woman assaulted in Dorchester car park

POLICE are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted in a Dorchester car park. The incident, in the Fairfield…

‘Long overdue’: Dorset backs tougher dog attack laws

STRONGER laws to protect livestock from dog attacks have been welcomed by Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner, as new…

Terrifying car attack: Police release image of man who leapt on vehicle

POLICE have released an image of a man they want to trace after a shocking attack on a car…

New digital system helps police and businesses crack down on shoplifting

A NEW digital reporting system is helping police across Dorset catch shoplifters faster – with officers now solving cases…