crime
Portland woman jailed after glass attack on two women in Weymouth nightclub
A Portland woman has been jailed for almost five years after carrying out a violent glass attack on two women inside a Weymouth nightclub. Jade Hill, 21, of Portland, was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on Tuesday 30 June 2026 to a total of four years and 10 months’ imprisonment following a detailed investigation by […]
Man Jailed for More Than 14 Years After Raping Two Women and Supplying Class A Drugs
A man who raped two women and admitted supplying Class A drugs has been jailed for more than 14 years following an investigation by Dorset Police. Nichail Jamal Sixto, 39, of Bournemouth, was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on Friday 3 July 2026 after being convicted of three counts of rape and pleading guilty to […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
Romance Fraud in 2025: More Than £102 Million Lost Across the UK
Romance fraud continues to have a devastating impact on individuals and communities across the United Kingdom. New figures reveal that 10,784 people reported being victims of romance fraud in 2025, with combined financial losses exceeding £102 million. In Dorset alone, victims lost a staggering £786,000. Behind every statistic is a person who believed they had […]