Local News
Closure Order Secured at Littlemoor Address Following Anti-Social Behaviour Reports
Officers from the Weymouth and Portland Neighbourhood Policing Team have taken action to help restore peace in the Littlemoor area of Weymouth after ongoing concerns from local residents. Following repeated reports of anti-social behaviour and drug use linked to a property in the area, officers worked closely with the community to address the issues. As […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sky, FACT and UK Police Intensify Nationwide Crackdown on Illegal Streaming
UK authorities, broadcasters, and anti-piracy groups have significantly stepped up their fight against illegal streaming, as Sky, the Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT), and multiple UK police forces launch a coordinated nationwide enforcement campaign. The intensified crackdown targets the sale and use of so-called “dodgy” Fire Sticks and unauthorized IPTV services, with operations focused on […]
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 […]