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Tom Grubb, of Weymouth, appeared before Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on February 25. The court heard…
Appeal to locate missing 79-year-old man in Bournemouth
Officers are carrying out searches and appealing for information to help locate a missing man in Bournemouth. David, aged 79, was last seen in the Southcote Road area at around 3pm on Thursday 19 February 2026. He is described as five feet four inches tall with short grey hair. He was last seen wearing glasses, […]
Officers from Weymouth and Portland Neighbourhood Policing Team seize van following suspicious activity
Officers from the Weymouth and Portland Neighbourhood Team spotted a silver Ford Transit van driving towards Weymouth this afternoon along Portland Beach Road. The vehicle has been of interest to Dorset police for some time. When officers attempted to engage with the driver, he was not keen to speak with them and quickly turned off […]
Police Appeal Following Fatal Collision Near Wareham
Officers investigating a fatal road traffic collision near Wareham are appealing for witnesses and anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward. Dorset Police received a report at 8.42pm on Wednesday 18 February 2026 of a single-vehicle collision involving a black Volvo V70 on Morden Road. Emergency services attended the scene; however, an 18-year-old male […]
Residents across Weymouth are being reminded that there is still time to take part in the Weymouth Town Council Community Survey
Residents across Weymouth are being reminded that there is still time to take part in the Weymouth Town Council Community Survey, with the deadline for responses set for Sunday 1 March. The Town Council is encouraging as many people as possible to share their views on a wide range of local services and facilities. Topics […]
Dorset Police Chief Constable to Retire This Summer After More Than 33 Years’ Service
After more than 33 years of distinguished service in policing, including three years as Chief Constable of Dorset Police, Amanda Pearson has announced her intention to retire this summer. Chief Constable Amanda Pearson said: “It has been both an honour and a privilege to lead the Force in the county where I live. With enormous […]
Person Centred Care in Name Only? A Growing Concern in Weymouth and Portland
Person centred care is now the accepted language of adult social care. It appears in council strategies, inspection frameworks and public assurances. We are told it is the foundation of modern care. But for many providers working across Weymouth and Portland there is a growing concern. The system that champions person centred care may in […]
There Is Another Side to This Story
Voices from Families, Staff and Friends of Ingleside Care Home Following recent media coverage regarding Ingleside Care Home in Weymouth, many families, former staff members and local residents have stepped forward to share a different perspective — one grounded not in headlines or regulatory terminology, but in lived experience. For decades, Ingleside has been home […]
Man to Appear in Court Following Rape Investigation in Weymouth
A 63-year-old man is due to appear in court in connection with a reported rape in Weymouth following what detectives have described as a detailed and extensive investigation. Dorset Police said officers received a report at 10.37pm on Sunday 18 February 2024 expressing concern for the welfare of a woman in her 20s in the […]
Dorset Police Crack Down on Commercial Vehicle Safety During National Enforcement Campaign
Dorset Police’s Roads Policing Team has led a proactive safety campaign targeting commercial vehicles across the county as part of a wider national initiative aimed at reducing road casualties and improving public safety. Between 26 January and 8 February 2026, officers from Dorset Police’s Roads Policing and Commercial Vehicle Units worked alongside the Driver and […]
A family has spoken of their shock and distress after discovering they had allegedly been labelled “Depressed Fucks” on a receipt following a wake held at a local pub.
A family has spoken of their shock and distress after discovering they had allegedly been labelled “depressed fucks” on a receipt following a wake held at a local pub. The incident took place at The Crossroads Poundbury, where relatives had gathered to remember a loved one. According to a post shared by a family member […]