Crime

Keiron Goodwin charged with murder after woman’s death in Frome

KEIRON Goodwin has been charged with the murder of 29-year-old Olivia Wood in Frome. Goodwin, 32, is set to appear…

Police are probing an attempted break-in at Offcamber Cycles in Blandford. Picture: Google

Burglar targets Blandford bike shop Offcamber Cycles

BURGLARS tried to force their way into a Blandford bike shop in a late-night raid. Police are appealing for information…

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show a rise in reports of shoplifting offences Picture: Dorset Police

Shoplifting on the rise across Dorset

SHOPLIFTING figures have risen in Dorset over the past year but the police say it is “fully committed” to tackling…

A robbery is alleged to have taken place at Currys, in Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester. Picture: Google

Arrest after alleged robbery at Currys in Dorchester

A MAN has been arrested in connection with a reported robbery at a shop in Dorchester. The incident, at Currys…

Serious sexual offences and stalking and harassment offences have decreased in Dorset over the last year Picture: Dorset Police

Dorset police remains committed to “relentlessly pursue” offenders who commit violence against women and girls

DORSET Police is encouraging women and girls across the county to come forward and speak to officers if…

The generator and compressor were stolen from a farm in Marnhull. Picture: Dorset Police

Police appeal after generator stolen from farm in Marnhull

A GENERATOR has been stolen from a North Dorset farm. The generator and compressor were taken from a property in…

Police dogs from across the south west - including Dorset and Somerset - have been in Paris ahead of the Olympic Games. Picture: Dorset Police

Dorset and Somerset police dogs help Paris prepare for 2024 Olympics

POLICE dogs from Dorset and Somerset have been patrolling the streets and stadiums of Paris as the city prepares…

Man ordered to pay £4,000 compensation over Dorchester graffiti

A 20-YEAR-old man has been ordered to pay more than £4,000 in compensation after admitting 10 counts of criminal…

Police are advising members of the public not to purchase any medication being offered for sale in suspicious circumstances and to report it to police Picture: Dorset Police

Witness appeal following cash and medicine raid on Shaftesbury pharmacy

POLICE are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following…

David Hedges, of Dilton Marsh, has been jailed for 28 years. Picture: Wiltshire Police

David Hedges, 57, jailed for 28 years for abusing girls over decades

DAVID Hedges has been jailed for 28 years in prison for abusing girls – including one under 13 -…