Dorset
Dorset Police are investigating an assault in Weymouth after a 19-year-old man was reportedly stabbed on Thursday evening.
Officers were called at 9.16pm on 16 April 2026 to reports of an incident near the junction of Dorchester Road and Melcombe Avenue. It was reported that the victim had sustained a suspected stab wound during the assault. Emergency services attended the scene and the injured man was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries […]
Public appeal as officers search for man who escaped from lawful custody
Officers carrying out extensive searches to locate a man who escaped from lawful custody are appealing for information from the public to help find him. Dorset Police received a report at 5.28pm on Thursday 2 April 2026 that 32-year-old Jason Evans had made off from a prisoner transport vehicle in Poole Road in Poole. Officers […]
Bin Collection Changes for 32,000 Homes Across Weymouth Area
Thousands of households across Weymouth and the surrounding areas will see changes to their waste and recycling collection days from 13 April as new bin routes are introduced. Dorset Council has confirmed that around 32,000 homes in Weymouth, Portland, Chickerell and Osmington will be affected by the updates. The changes follow a review of how […]
Record of 8,587 Domestic Abuse Victims in Dorset in 2025, Police Data Shows
Dorset Police has released detailed figures showing that 8,587 instances of domestic abuse victims were reported across the county in 2025, reflecting the continuing scale of intimate partner and family-related violence within the region. The statistics, published under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, break down the number of victims recorded by the force between […]
Update Issued Following Investigation into Death of Man in Weymouth
Dorset Police received a report at 7.32am on Tuesday 13 May 2025 that a man had been found unresponsive in a tent on land off Mercery Road, close to the Mount Pleasant Park and Ride site. Sadly, the man, who was aged in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation was launched […]
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 […]
Around 400 people gathered in Victoria Square, Portland, this morning for a mass protest
Around 400 people gathered in Victoria Square, Portland, this morning for a mass protest organised by the Stop Portland Incinerator Campaign before marching together to the gates of Portland Port. Protesters filled the square with banners, placards and chants calling for the proposed incinerator project to be halted, citing concerns over air quality, public health, […]
Emergency services test multi-agency response to terrorism on cross-channel ferry
Emergency services and counter-terrorism specialists have carried out a large-scale training exercise to test their response to a major terrorism incident on a Brittany Ferries cross-channel vessel. The operation, hosted in Dorset at the Port of Poole, brought together hundreds of personnel from multiple local and national agencies, including police, ambulance, fire, and maritime partners. […]
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 […]