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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 […]
Litter Free Dorset Summit 2026: Bringing Dorset Together for a Cleaner, Greener Future
On 14 January 2026, the Shire Hall Museum in Dorchester will host the Litter Free Dorset Summit 2026, a major county-wide event dedicated to tackling litter and championing sustainable living. Organised by Dorset Waste Partnership with the support of local councils, the summit will bring together environmental professionals, community organisations, businesses, and residents to collaborate, […]
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 […]