Dorset

Residents speak out on local issues at mobile police station

FERNDOWN residents had the chance to speak directly with officers this week when East Dorset Police brought…

Life-changing care farm faces £60,000 funding shortfall

ON A MUDDY patch of Dorset farmland where the smell of hay hangs in the air and cows lumber…

Thousands of carp, roach and bream released into waters

THOUSANDS of young fish are being given a new home across the region as part of a major winter…

‘Light-coloured vehicle’ sought after crash involving two boys aged 7 and 9

POLICE have reissued an appeal for information about a crash near Sherborne that left two young boys seriously injured. Officers…

Stuck HGV closes Zig Zag Hill

DRIVERS are being advised to avoid Zig Zag Hill after a HGV became stuck. A road closure was put in…

Man repeatedly punched in head in road rage incident

POLICE are appealing for witnesses and anyone with relevant dashcam to come forward following a report of serious road…

No further action for two people arrested after stabbing

POLICE have released two people arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an assault in Christchurch. Dorset Police received a…

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…