Portland Storage Firm Forced to Close After Planning Refusal Upheld
A Portland-based storage company has announced it will be permanently closing its Hamm Beach Road site after Dorset Council refused a change of use planning application and that decision was later upheld on appeal. BoxSafe Storage, which operates from 3 Hamm Beach Road, informed customers this week that it has been left with no option […]
Man Arrested Following Reported Rape in Weymouth Released on Bail as Investigation Continues
Detectives investigating a reported rape in Weymouth town centre have issued an update as enquiries into the incident continue. Dorset Police received a report at 2.44am on Thursday 18 June 2026 that a woman in her 20s had been raped in Clifton Place. The incident is reported to have occurred between 2am and 2.30am. A […]
Appeal for Witnesses Following Reported Rape in Weymouth Town Cent
Dorset Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a reported rape in Weymouth town centre during the early hours of Thursday morning. Officers received a report at 2.44am on Thursday, 18 June 2026, that a woman in her 20s had been raped in Clifton Place. The incident is reported to have occurred between 2am […]
British Forces Intercept Suspected Russian “Shadow Fleet” Oil Tanker in English Channel
British armed forces have intercepted a suspected Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker in the English Channel during a major six-hour operation in the early hours of Sunday morning. The vessel, identified as Smyrtos, was boarded by Royal Marine Commandos alongside specially trained officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA), with support from Royal Air Force […]
Weymouth Councillor Continues Push for Action on Marsh Drug Dealing Concerns
Weymouth councillor Alex Fuhrmann has provided an update on efforts to tackle concerns about alleged drug dealing and anti-social behaviour on the Marsh following a strong public response to a recent social media post. The councillor said he had received a significant number of comments and personal experiences from residents after raising concerns about the […]
Anonymous Prison Officer Calls for Greater Investment in Prison Healthcare and Mental Health Services
An experienced prison officer has spoken anonymously about the growing pressures facing prisons, warning that staff are increasingly caring for some of society’s most vulnerable individuals without the resources they need. The officer, who requested anonymity due to concerns about professional repercussions, said dedicated prison staff continue to go above and beyond their duties despite […]
‘How Much Longer Can We Keep Going?’ Prison Officer Speaks Out on Pressures Facing Staff
A frontline prison officer has spoken anonymously about what they describe as a growing crisis within the prison system, warning that staff morale is at “rock bottom” and questioning how long officers can continue working under increasing pressure without meaningful change. The officer, who works on the frontline in a UK prison, says the public […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing 12-Year-Old Kayden in Poole
Dorset Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate a missing 12-year-old boy from Poole. Kayden was reported missing after he failed to return home as expected on the evening of Friday, 29 May 2026. He is described as being around five feet four inches tall with black hair and was last seen wearing […]
Beach Violence Erupts in Bournemouth as Police Quell Major Disorder and Make Three Arrests
Police officers responding to serious disorder on Bournemouth beach were able to prevent further violence and protect members of the public from harm, according to Dorset Police. The incident unfolded at around 6pm on Tuesday 26 May 2026 near the Pier Approach area of the beach, where a fight involving a large number of people […]
Major Road Closures in Kinson Following Significant Water Leak
Motorists and residents are being urged to avoid parts of Wimborne Road in Kinson following a significant underground water leak that has caused major safety concerns. Wimborne Road is currently closed between the Northbourne Roundabout and The Broadway, with an additional closure in place further along the road between Avebury Avenue and Pinewood Avenue. The […]