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Police Renew Appeal in Search for Missing Spetisbury Man
Officers are renewing their appeal for information as the search continues for a missing man from Spetisbury. Dorset Police received a report expressing concern for 49-year-old Jamie, who is believed to have left his home address at around 10.30am on Friday 9 January 2026. Jamie is described as being five feet 11 inches tall, of […]
Witness Appeal Following Reported Assault in Weymouth
Police are appealing for witnesses following a reported assault in Weymouth town centre on Friday evening. Dorset Police received a report at approximately 6.15pm on 9 January 2026 of an altercation involving a man and a woman who were believed to be known to one another. During the incident, the woman was reportedly assaulted and […]
Open Justice: How You Can Step Inside the UK’s Criminal Justice System
Many people view the criminal justice system as a closed world of mahogany panels and secret deliberations. But in the UK, the principle of “Open Justice” means the doors are almost always open to you.Do you know how the system actually works? Beyond what you see on TV, the process is designed to be transparent. […]
Red Rose UK Database Aims to Increase Public Awareness of Convicted Offenders
By Jake Brewer – Tidetimes MadeByRedRose.co.uk is the online platform behind Red Rose UK, a public database thatcompiles information on individuals convicted of serious criminal offences across theUnited Kingdom. The website positions itself as a public interest initiative intended toimprove community awareness and personal safety. The Red Rose Database allows users to search offender records […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Attempted Burglary on Portland
Officers from the Weymouth and Portland Neighbourhood Policing Team are calling for public assistance following an attempted burglary at a residential property in the early hours of Sunday morning. The Incident At approximately 12:30 AM on Sunday, January 4, 2026, residents of a home on Bowers Road were alerted to suspicious activity when their doorbell […]
Temporary Closure of Mercery Road in Weymouth Announced
Dorset Council has confirmed that a section of Mercery Road in Weymouth will be temporarily closed in January 2026 to allow essential works to take place. The closure is being implemented under Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and is required to maintain safety for both workers and road users while construction […]
Dorset Police Seize Record Numbers of Illegal E-Bikes and E-Scooters in Crackdown on Anti-Social Behaviour
Dorset Police have seized almost 230 illegal electric vehicles this year in what they describe as the Force’s strongest response yet to growing public concern about the anti-social and dangerous use of e-bikes and e-scooters. Across 2025 so far, officers have confiscated 99 illegal e-bikes, including high-powered scramblers and Sur-Rons, along with 128 illegal e-scooters […]
Former Tesco Employee Remanded in Custody Over Indecent Child Images
Concerns have been raised regarding public safety and corporate oversight after an employee was charged with multiple child sexual offences, was permitted to continue working at a local supermarket for months following his initial court appearance. The defendant appeared at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on 31 August, charged with possessing 245 prohibited images of a child. […]
Urgent Questions Arise Over Riviera Hotel’s Future
When the Grade II-listed Riviera Hotel in Bowleaze Cove was last in the news, its owners said restoration plans were progressing. They reported that security was in place, the ballroom roof had been repaired, and that the building’s Art Deco character would be protected. However, a site visit carried out on Wednesday, 31 December, raises […]