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Police Appeal to Locate Missing 34-Year-Old Kasha
Dorset Police are appealing to the public for information to help locate 34-year-old Kasha, who has been reported missing. Kasha was last seen in the Old Orchard area at around 2.30am on Saturday, 5 September 2026. She is described as approximately 5ft 6ins tall, of medium build, with blonde/brown hair and tattoos. At the time […]
£150 Reward Offered as Family Appeals for Return of Beloved Toy Orangutan ‘Mango’
A desperate mother has offered a £150 reward in a heartfelt appeal to help reunite her nine-year-old daughter with her beloved toy orangutan, “Mango”, after he was lost at the Accident & Emergency Department of Dorchester Hospital. Michelle shared an emotional Facebook post asking members of the public to check whether they may have seen […]
Appeal for information after suspicious heath fire near Wareham
Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward following a suspicious heath fire near Wareham. Dorset Police received a report at around 4pm on Saturday 4 July 2026 that a fire had broken out on heathland in Bere Road, in the Coldharbour area. Emergency services attended the scene and the fire […]
Police Appeal After Indecent Exposure Incident in Weymouth
Officers are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of indecent exposure in Weymouth. The incident was reported to have happened near the bus stop by Littlemoor Shopping Centre on Littlemoor Road at around 12.30pm on Friday 15 May 2026. A woman in her 20s was walking in the area when she noticed a […]
APPEAL: Police issue images following suspected arson at Sherborne Police Station
An investigation is underway after a suspected arson incident at Sherborne Police Station in the early hours of Saturday 25 April 2026. At approximately 3.30am, a small fire was discovered outside the station’s boiler room. Emergency response measures ensured the fire was quickly contained and prevented from spreading to the main building. No injuries were […]
Police have released a new image of a missing 59-year-old man as efforts to locate him continue.
Gary, who has not been seen since the afternoon of Thursday 23 April 2026, was last spotted at approximately 1.30pm in the area of Park Estate Road. Officers believe he may have left the location on a bicycle, prompting ongoing searches across the surrounding area. According to Dorset Police, Gary is described as around five […]
APPEAL: Witnesses sought following racially aggravated incident on Weymouth bus
Officers from Dorset Police are continuing to investigate a report of a racially aggravated public order offence on a bus in Weymouth and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. The incident was reported to have occurred at around 4pm on Thursday 19 March 2026, when a female teenager boarded the […]
Next of Kin Appeal – Bryn Lloyd-Burton
The Coroner for Dorset is appealing for the public’s help to locate the next of kin of a man from Poole. Bryn Lloyd-Burton, aged 46, sadly passed away at his home address in Cinnamon Lane on Friday, 27 March 2026. Authorities have confirmed that his death is not being treated as suspicious, and there are […]
Easter Appeal a Resounding Success
The spirit of community was on full display today as the Artisan Island and Tide Times Easter Appeal delivered a heartwarming boost to local families. Earlier today, Weymouth Foodbank gratefully received two boxes of Easter eggs alongside a generous collection of additional chocolate donations gathered at Artisan Island. The colourful haul of treats will be […]
Charity Appeal Targeted in Shocking Theft
Artisan Island has been left reeling after a distressing incident that has shaken both staff and the wider community. The independent shop, known for supporting local makers and vulnerable artisans, has revealed that its Tide Times Joint Easter Appeal donation box — set up to provide Easter eggs for disadvantaged children through Weymouth Foodbank — […]