Dorset Magazine

Safer trips to school thanks to community campaign

FAMILIES in Dorchester are set to benefit from better safety on a route that serves three schools. From Monday, January…

Police release images of high-value jewellery and silver homeware stolen in burglary

OFFICERS investigating a burglary in North Dorset are renewing their appeal for information with images of some of the…

Police appeal after group target teen in street robbery

POLICE are investigating a robbery in East Dorset in which a teenager was hit and had his bike stolen. During…

Stolen motorbike abandoned in Dorset forest

A STOLEN KTM motorbike was recently recovered in woodland thanks to the eagle eyes of a member of the…

Beware of icy roads, say police as temperatures set to plummet to -5°C

POLICE in North Dorset have issued a warning to motorists to plan their journeys as temperatures could plunge to…

Power restored after residents report intermittent outages

PARTS of Dorset including Blandford Forum and surrounding areas were affected by intermittent power cuts yesterday. Scottish and Southern Electricity…

New Year’s Eve patrols keep celebrations safe across North Dorset

NEW Year’s Eve celebrations across North Dorset passed in a lively but positive atmosphere with officers and PCSOs out…

Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing

DETECTIVES have arrested two people on suspicion of attempted murder following a reported stabbing in Christchurch. Police were called at…

Teen arrested after New Year’s Eve car damage spree

A TEENAGER has been arrested following criminal damage to parked vehicles in Sherborne. Police were called at around 11.15pm on…

Dorset hosts first-ever summit to protect iconic landscapes and coastlines

DORSET will play host to a special event next month to tackle litter and champion sustainable solutions to create…