Dorset

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…

Carpetright in Salisbury is set to close as part of the deal. Picture: Google

Jobs to go as 200 Carpetright stores shut as part of buyout deal

MORE than 200 Carpetright stores are set to close – including in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire – as part…

Lee at the Farnborough half marathon Picture: Diverse Abilities 

Man takes on 12 half marathons in 12 months for Dorset disability charity

A DEDICATED fundraiser is halfway through their mission to run 12 half marathons in 2024 to raise money to…

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…

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…

Award-winning children’s author Lauren Child visiting a school who applied for free Woodland Trust trees

Thousands of free trees planted in the Vale – how to get yours

TREES form a major part of the UK’s journey towards net zero. And schools, sports clubs and community groups are…

The e-bikes are expected to arrive later this summer Picture: Beryl

E-bike scheme is coming to Dorchester

A NEW electric bike scheme is being rolled out in Dorchester, Portland and Weymouth later this summer. 

Cllr Nick Ireland, inset, put forward the nature emergency motion. Pictures: Dorset Council

‘Nature emergency’ declaration in Dorset backed by leaders

DORSET is in a “nature emergency”. The declaration came at a meeting of Dorset Council on Thursday (July 18), when…

The crash happened on the A30 near Sherborne. Picture: Google

Crash on A30 Yeovil Road near Sherborne leaves person injured

A PERSON was treated by paramedics after a crash on the A30 between Yeovil and Sherborne this morning. The incident…