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Weymouth Celebrates as Four Parks and Gardens Earn Prestigious Green Flag Awards
Four of Weymouth’s most popular parks and gardens are set to proudly fly the internationally recognised Green Flag Award after being recognised for their outstanding quality and management. Weymouth Town Council has announced that The Nothe Gardens has secured the prestigious accolade for the first time, joining Greenhill Gardens, Sandsfoot Gardens and Radipole Park and […]
BREAKING: Fire crews tackling blaze near SEA LIFE Centre in Weymouth
Emergency services are currently responding to a fire close to the SEA LIFE Centre and Weymouth Skatepark in Greenhill, Weymouth. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters were called at 3.45pm this afternoon following reports of a fire affecting electrical infrastructure, which subsequently spread to nearby trees and bushes. Crews from Weymouth, Dorchester […]
FACT CHECK | The truth about crime, protests and policing costs at the Bibby Stockholm
For more than two years, the Bibby Stockholm accommodation barge in Portland has been at the centre of public debate, with claims ranging from soaring crime to excessive policing costs. Official figures released by Dorset Police now provide the clearest picture yet of what actually happened during Operation Avocet – the policing operation established to […]
Police issue image in appeal following alleged racially aggravated incident at Poole Retail Park
Police investigating a reported racially aggravated incident at Poole Retail Park are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man as enquiries continue. The incident was reported to have happened at around 10.30am on Sunday 14 June 2026 at Poole Retail Park in Redlands, where a member of staff was allegedly subjected to racial […]
Appeal for information after suspicious heath fire near Wareham
Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward following a suspicious heath fire near Wareham. Dorset Police received a report at around 4pm on Saturday 4 July 2026 that a fire had broken out on heathland in Bere Road, in the Coldharbour area. Emergency services attended the scene and the fire […]
Portland Storage Firm Forced to Close After Planning Refusal Upheld
A Portland-based storage company has announced it will be permanently closing its Hamm Beach Road site after Dorset Council refused a change of use planning application and that decision was later upheld on appeal. BoxSafe Storage, which operates from 3 Hamm Beach Road, informed customers this week that it has been left with no option […]
British Forces Intercept Suspected Russian “Shadow Fleet” Oil Tanker in English Channel
British armed forces have intercepted a suspected Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker in the English Channel during a major six-hour operation in the early hours of Sunday morning. The vessel, identified as Smyrtos, was boarded by Royal Marine Commandos alongside specially trained officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA), with support from Royal Air Force […]
Anonymous Prison Officer Calls for Greater Investment in Prison Healthcare and Mental Health Services
An experienced prison officer has spoken anonymously about the growing pressures facing prisons, warning that staff are increasingly caring for some of society’s most vulnerable individuals without the resources they need. The officer, who requested anonymity due to concerns about professional repercussions, said dedicated prison staff continue to go above and beyond their duties despite […]
‘How Much Longer Can We Keep Going?’ Prison Officer Speaks Out on Pressures Facing Staff
A frontline prison officer has spoken anonymously about what they describe as a growing crisis within the prison system, warning that staff morale is at “rock bottom” and questioning how long officers can continue working under increasing pressure without meaningful change. The officer, who works on the frontline in a UK prison, says the public […]
Beach Violence Erupts in Bournemouth as Police Quell Major Disorder and Make Three Arrests
Police officers responding to serious disorder on Bournemouth beach were able to prevent further violence and protect members of the public from harm, according to Dorset Police. The incident unfolded at around 6pm on Tuesday 26 May 2026 near the Pier Approach area of the beach, where a fight involving a large number of people […]