Dorset
Dorset Council Issues Urgent Warning to Private Water Supply Users Following Heavy Rainfall
DORSET – Local authorities have issued an “Important Notice” to residents and businesses relying on private water supplies, warning of a significantly increased risk of contamination following the recent period of intense rainfall. With heavy downpours sweeping across the region, Dorset Council is urging vigilance for those who source their water from wells, springs, boreholes, […]
Officers Respond to Incident on Portland Road, Weymouth
Officers attended an incident earlier today following reports of concern for a male in the road on Portland Road, Weymouth. A short time later, the male entered a vehicle and drove a short distance before colliding with a nearby wall. Officers responded swiftly to the incident and conducted fast-time enquiries in the area. As a […]
Artisan Island Announces Raffle Draw Date and Valentine’s Delivery Details
Weymouth, Dorset – Artisan Island is pleased to announce that the raffle draw for the much-loved Amethyst Crystal will take place on Wednesday 11th, in the evening. For the lucky winner who is not local, the Amethyst Crystal will be dispatched via special delivery on Thursday, ensuring it arrives safely on Friday – perfectly timed […]
MISSING | Have You Seen Kevin?
Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate a missing man last seen in Swanage. Kevin, aged 42, was reported missing after he was last seen in the area of Vivian Park at approximately 11.30pm on Sunday 1 February 2026. He is described as 5ft 4in tall, of stocky build, with short mousy brown […]
Another vape shop Closed After Police and Trading Standards Raid in Weymouth
A shop on St Thomas Street in Weymouth has been temporarily shut down following a joint operation by Dorset Police and Dorset Council Trading Standards. The Blue Shop was closed on Monday, 2 February 2026, after officers carried out a raid targeting illicit tobacco and vape products. During the operation, a quantity of illegal tobacco […]
Record of 8,587 Domestic Abuse Victims in Dorset in 2025, Police Data Shows
Dorset Police has released detailed figures showing that 8,587 instances of domestic abuse victims were reported across the county in 2025, reflecting the continuing scale of intimate partner and family-related violence within the region. The statistics, published under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, break down the number of victims recorded by the force between […]
National Highways Begins Safety Improvements on Dorset’s A35
National Highways has started work on a major safety improvement scheme along a busy stretch of the A35 in Dorset. The project aims to reduce collisions, lower speeds and make journeys safer for residents, commuters and visitors travelling between Charmouth and Yellowham Hill. A review of the latest five-year collision data showed that there were […]
Dorset Police Overtime Budget Overspend: Causes, Context and Implications
In a recently published Freedom of Information (FOI) disclosure, Dorset Police revealed that during the 2024/25 financial year, the force overspent its overtime budget by a substantial margin — a trend closely watched by councillors, residents and public finance watchdogs alike. What the Figures Show Under the FOI response (ref: 01/FIN/25/004126/W), Dorset Police reported the […]
Understanding Cannabis Edibles: Why “Hidden” Drugs Pose High Risks
While the image of cannabis is often associated with smoking, a different form of the drug has become increasingly prevalent: cannabis edibles. These are food and drink products infused with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis. In the UK, cannabis remains a Class B controlled drug, making the production, sale, and possession of […]
Registration is Now OPEN for the Great Dorset Beach Clean 2026!
We’re thrilled to announce that registration is officially open for this year’s Great Dorset Beach Clean, running from 1st to 12th April 2026. 🌊💙 This much-loved annual event brings communities together to protect Dorset’s stunning coastline—and we’d love you to be part of it. Last year was nothing short of inspiring. 297 amazing volunteers rolled […]