Dorchester
Weymouth Woman to Appear in Court Following Fatal Dorchester Collision
A 54-year-old woman is scheduled to appear in court later this month in connection with a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in Dorchester last year. The legal proceedings follow a comprehensive investigation by Dorset Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Team into an incident involving a vehicle and a cyclist on Bridport Road. Incident Summary The […]
Dorchester Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure and Court Summons
A woman from Devon is due to appear in court following a late-night police stop in Dorchester that resulted in the seizure of suspected drugs. Officers on patrol stopped a vehicle on Kings Road in Dorchester last night after carrying out routine policing activity in the area. Police subsequently searched the vehicle and its two […]
Jobcentres in Dorset Request Bank Statements from Universal Credit Claimants
Concerns are growing among claimants in Dorset after reports that Jobcentres are increasingly requesting detailed bank statements as part of routine checks on those receiving Universal Credit. Under current rules, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is permitted to carry out periodic “claim reviews” to ensure individuals are receiving the correct level of support. […]
Witness and Dashcam Appeal Following Fail-to-Stop Collision in Dorchester
Officers are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fail-to-stop collision involving a motorbike and a car in Dorchester. At approximately 8:30pm on Saturday, 7 March 2026, a collision occurred on A37 Long Ash Lane involving a grey Yamaha motorbike and a car. It is reported that the driver of the car failed to […]
Rough Sleeper Numbers Fall Across Dorset in 2025
New figures released by Dorset Council show a slight reduction in rough sleeping across the county in 2025, offering cautious optimism amid rising numbers nationally. Latest Snapshot Figures: The annual rough sleeping snapshot recorded 14 people sleeping rough in the Dorset Council area in 2025. This is down from 15 in 2024 and represents the […]
EV-olution: Dorset’s Journey to a Greener Future
A landmark initiative is set to transform how people charge electric vehicles (EVs) across Dorset, heralding a major step forward in the county’s transition to cleaner, more sustainable transport. Dorset Council, in partnership with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, has unveiled EV-olution — a multi-million-pound programme to install thousands of on-street electric vehicle chargepoints across […]
Knife Offender Sentenced as Dorset Police Step Up Efforts to Reduce Knife Crime.
A man from Dorchester has been sentenced to prison after being found in possession of a knife in a public place, as Dorset Police reiterates its commitment to tackling knife crime across the county. On 19 February 2026, police officers stopped and searched 32-year-old Adrian Hurst in Dorchester, discovering a 7.9 cm Stanley blade in […]
A family has spoken of their shock and distress after discovering they had allegedly been labelled “Depressed Fucks” on a receipt following a wake held at a local pub.
A family has spoken of their shock and distress after discovering they had allegedly been labelled “depressed fucks” on a receipt following a wake held at a local pub. The incident took place at The Crossroads Poundbury, where relatives had gathered to remember a loved one. According to a post shared by a family member […]
A 47-year-old woman from Dorchester has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
Armed police were sent to a home in Dorchester after a man was reportedly attacked and left with puncture wounds to his back and a cut to his nose. Officers attended an address in Whitfield Road, Dorchester, at around 2.30pm on Friday, February 13, following concerns for the welfare of a man. The victim is […]