Dorset
Break-ins at Weymouth and Dorchester Recycling Centres Prompt Safety Warning
A small number of break-ins have recently been reported at Household Recycling Centres in Weymouth and Dorchester, causing damage to facilities and disruption to services. Those responsible for the sites have stressed that their top priority is public safety. Recycling centres are hazardous environments, containing dangerous materials and heavy machinery. When sites are accessed without […]
Portland Beach Road and Causeway Could Close as Storm Ingrid Brings Severe Weather
Residents and motorists are being warned of a potential overnight closure of the Portland Beach Road and Causeway as severe weather is forecast to hit Dorset on Friday. Dorset Council, working alongside the Environment Agency and emergency services, has said the key route linking Portland to Weymouth may need to close between 8pm on Friday […]
Nine arrests as part of organised crime investigation
Eight people were arrested yesterday (21 January ) and one today (22 January) as part of a South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) investigation into serious and organised crime. Supported by officers from Dorset Police, six men in their 20s, a man in his 40s, a man in his 60s and a woman in […]
JAILED | Courage of Bournemouth rape survivor brings attacker to justice
The bravery of a young woman who was raped and sexually assaulted in her own home in Bournemouth has led to her attacker being convicted and jailed. Her courage in coming forward and supporting a detailed police investigation resulted in 28-year-old Chret Courtney Callender being found guilty following a trial at Bournemouth Crown Court. The […]
SENTENCED | Prolific and Violent Shoplifter Banned from Weymouth Town Centre
A prolific and violent shoplifter has been jailed and banned from Weymouth town centre following sustained offending that caused significant harm to local businesses and the wider community. James Mark Alexander Robins, aged 29 and of no fixed abode, appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 21 January 2026, where he was sentenced for a […]
Youth Detained After Allegedly Harming Wildlife in Weymouth Cemetery
At around 17:30 22nd January, an off-duty police officer alerted the local neighbourhood policing team after observing youths allegedly shooting at wildlife in the trees at Weymouth Cemetery, off Abbotsbury Road. Responding promptly, the team, accompanied by the off-duty officer, located two youths at the scene. Officers witnessed one of the youths hitting a pigeon […]
Bank Holidays 2026
Here’s a comprehensive guide to all the UK bank holidays in 2026, perfect for planning travel, time off, or just marking your calendar. Bank Holidays 2026 — At a Glance Here’s the full list of statutory public/bank holidays that most people and organisations recognise: 📅 England & Wales (8 Bank Holidays) Thursday 1 January 2026 […]
Specialist Dorset Police unit secures lifelong protections for stalking victim
A specialist Dorset Police unit set up to manage the county’s most dangerous offenders for violence against women and girls (VAWG) has helped secure additional, long-term protection for a stalking victim. The force’s High Harm Unit, launched in 2023, closely monitors the 15 highest-risk VAWG offenders in Dorset. The team takes an early-intervention approach aimed […]
Chickerell Town Council keeps tax rise to a minimum for 2026/27
Residents of Chickerell are set to see only a very small rise in their town council tax after Chickerell Town Council agreed its precept for the 2026/27 financial year at a meeting on 13 January 2026. The increase amounts to just five pence per week for a Band D property, equating to £2.09 per year. […]
Rape Offences by Multiple Offenders in Dorset: FOI Disclosure (2010–2025)
In January 2026, Dorset Police published a detailed Freedom of Information (FOI) disclosure that provides historic data on rape and sexual assault offences involving multiple offenders recorded in the force area. The disclosure covers the period 1 January 2010 to 30 November 2025 and was released by the force’s Performance Analysis Department in response to […]