Dorset
England to Clean Up Communities with Deposit Return Scheme for Plastic Bottles and Cans
The UK Government has confirmed that England will introduce a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for plastic bottles and metal cans — a major new environmental initiative designed to cut litter, boost recycling rates and help end the “throwaway society.” (GOV.UK) What Is the Deposit Return Scheme? Under the scheme, people in England buying drinks in […]
Around 400 people gathered in Victoria Square, Portland, this morning for a mass protest
Around 400 people gathered in Victoria Square, Portland, this morning for a mass protest organised by the Stop Portland Incinerator Campaign before marching together to the gates of Portland Port. Protesters filled the square with banners, placards and chants calling for the proposed incinerator project to be halted, citing concerns over air quality, public health, […]
Emergency services test multi-agency response to terrorism on cross-channel ferry
Emergency services and counter-terrorism specialists have carried out a large-scale training exercise to test their response to a major terrorism incident on a Brittany Ferries cross-channel vessel. The operation, hosted in Dorset at the Port of Poole, brought together hundreds of personnel from multiple local and national agencies, including police, ambulance, fire, and maritime partners. […]
Weymouth BID Ranger resigned after suspension for sexual harassment complaint
A Weymouth Business Improvement District (BID) Ranger contracted through an external security firm has been suspended following a complaint of alleged sexual harassment. The ranger, who worked in Weymouth town centre as part of the BID team, was supplied by UDL Security. The company confirmed that it acted immediately after receiving the complaint. In a […]
Security Guard Appears in Court Over Alleged Assault at Weymouth Store
A security guard employed by a national retailer in Weymouth town centre appeared at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court today charged with assault by beating following an incident involving a 15-year-old boy. The court heard that the alleged incident took place on 4 June 2025 inside the retailer’s store. Prosecutors allege that three youths were involved in […]
Weymouth man appears in court over indecent images offences
A 19-year-old man from Weymouth appeared at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 14 January charged with multiple offences relating to indecent images of children. Coby Roper pleaded guilty to six counts of making and distributing indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child. The court heard that the offences involved more than 1,500 images and videos […]
Man Dies Following Electric Scooter Collision in Bournemouth Town Centre
A man has very sadly died following a collision involving an electric scooter in Bournemouth town centre. Dorset Police were called at 1.55am on Monday 5 January 2026 to reports of a collision on Old Christchurch Road, opposite the Popworld nightclub. The incident involved an electric scooter carrying two people. The rider of the scooter, […]
Public Appeal to Trace Next of Kin of Bridport Man
HM Coroner for Dorset is appealing for the public’s help to trace the next of kin of a man who lived in Bridport. Colin Harbour, aged 60, died at Dorset County Hospital on Thursday 8 January 2026. Mr Harbour was a resident of Fulbrooks Close, Bridport. His death is not being treated as suspicious and […]
Two Arrested Following Burglary Investigation in Weymouth
Officers from the Weymouth and Portland Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) arrested two individuals last night as part of an ongoing investigation into burglary-related offences in the local area. Following the arrests, officers conducted a search at a nearby address. During this search, a significant number of items were recovered which police believe may be stolen […]
Middle Beach in Studland Faces Rubbish Crisis After Sea Defence Removal
Middle Beach in Studland, one of Dorset’s most cherished stretches of coastline, is facing an environmental and public safety crisis after coastal erosion exposed a long-buried rubbish dump beneath the sand. The problem emerged following the National Trust’s decision to remove sea defences as part of a long-term “managed retreat” strategy designed to allow natural […]