Dorset
Online Child Protection Team Confronts Man in Stalbridge Live Stream
An online child protection group, UK Database, attended a property in Stalbridge today on behalf of Fleetwood Enforcers UK to confront a 36-year-old man during a live-streamed encounter. The full 46-minute and 33-second exchange was broadcast live on Facebook, drawing significant online attention. During the stream, the team stated they were there to address allegations […]
Weymouth shop ordered to close after repeated illicit tobacco sales
By Jake Brewer- BAJ Accredited Journalist Weymouth, Dorset — 27 February 2026A local retail premises in Weymouth has been ordered to shut for three months following repeated sales of illicit tobacco products, including instances involving children, after enforcement action by Dorset Council’s Trading Standards team and Dorset Police. (Dorset Council) The business, Blue Shop, located […]
A prolific burglar who targeted homes over three consecutive days has been jailed
By Jake Brewer – BAJ Accredited Journalist. The offences took place between Thursday 17 July and Saturday 19 July 2025 at addresses in Bournemouth. During one incident in Strouden Avenue, offenders broke into a property while the occupants were upstairs asleep. A wallet, car keys, jewellery and other items were stolen. The stolen car keys […]
From the Jurassic Coast to Baghdad: The Global Odyssey of the Weymouth Sea Life Tower
For years, it was a defining feature of the Dorset skyline—a 174-foot beacon offering panoramic views of the Jurassic Coast. Built to celebrate the spirit of the 2012 London Olympic Games, the Weymouth Sea Life Tower (later known as the Jurassic Skyline) was a landmark that thousands of tourists called home during their summer holidays. […]
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service Announces Public Consultation Meetings Over Proposed Station Closures
DORSET & WILTSHIRE – Following the announcement of potential closures affecting eight on-call fire stations, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) has confirmed that a series of public consultation meetings will commence next week. From 2 March through late April, residents in the affected areas are invited to attend community-specific meetings to discuss […]
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 […]