Dorset
Speeding in Dorset’s 20mph Zones: What New Police Data Reveals
By Jake Brewer – BAJ accredited journalist| 26 February 2026 Fresh data from Dorset Police has revealed how effectively the county’s expanding 20mph zones are being enforced — and where drivers are still being caught out. As Dorset continues its push to improve pedestrian safety, newly disclosed figures show a combination of mobile speed cameras, […]
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 […]
A 75-year-old man has appeared in court charged with a series of alleged sexual offences against children.
Tom Grubb, of Weymouth, appeared before Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on February 25. The court heard he faces six charges under the Sexual Offences Act 2003. They include assault of a girl under 13 by penetration, assault of a girl under 13 by touching, and engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity as a person aged 18 or […]
Police Appeal After Staff Member Injured During Attempted Theft in Poole
Police are appealing for information following an attempted theft at a Co-op store in Poole that left a staff member with minor injuries. At around 4pm on Monday 15 December 2025, a man entered the Co-op on Wareham Road and attempted to steal alcohol. A member of staff intervened, during which they were pushed into […]
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 […]
Intensive Week of Proactive Policing Targets Child Sexual Abuse in Dorset
A week of intensive proactive policing to tackle child sexual abuse across Dorset Police has delivered significant results, with arrests, charges and safeguarding measures carried out as part of a coordinated national effort. The activity formed part of a child sexual abuse intensification week led by the National Crime Agency in partnership with the National […]
Dorset Hidden Gems
Dorset is a county where the clocks seem to slow down just enough for you to catch your breath. Whether you’re hunting for 200-million-year-old fossils or sipping a local cider in a sun-drenched beer garden, there is a distinct magic to this corner of South West England. From the dramatic cliffs of the Jurassic Coast […]
Mortar Bomb Pulled from River in Dorset Safely Destroyed by Army Experts
A suspected mortar bomb discovered in a Dorset river has been safely removed and destroyed by Army explosive specialists after being pulled from the water by members of the public. Emergency services were alerted on 19 February after a man and his son recovered what appeared to be unexploded ordnance while magnet fishing in the […]
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 […]
Deadline approachs for community grants.
Community groups and organisations across Weymouth are being encouraged to act quickly as the deadline for the latest round of community grants from Weymouth Town Council draws near. The council is inviting applications from local groups that could benefit from a funding boost to help support and enhance their work within the community. Whether delivering […]