Crime

Burglars targeted the Branksome Centre, in Poole. Picture: Google

Burglars damage Poole community centre and steal items during break-in

ITEMS were stolen and damage caused during a break-in at a Poole community centre. Police are appealing for information after…

Holton Heath fire believed to be deliberate, says fire service

A LARGE fire that broke out near Poole is believed to have been started deliberately. Fire crews worked through the…

The move follows intense criticism of the plans Picture: Dorset Council

U-turn on recycling centre booking plans – but not for Wimborne

DORSET Council has rowed back on plans to introduce a booking system for its tips – but only for…

A specialist tobacco detection dog was used in the operation Picture: Dorset Council

Ferndown shop targeted as police seize thousands of illegal tobacco and vapes

A FERNDOWN shop was one of six visited across Dorset by police as part of a crackdown on the…

Appeal after homes targeted by thieves in Poole

TWO homes were reportedly broken into in Poole – and police believe they could be linked. Entry was forced to…

Quincy Rufus Digby Hopkins was also ordered to pay £125 in compensation Picture: Google

Man who assaulted staff at Ringwood Tesco jailed

A RINGWOOD man has been jailed for 10 weeks after he assaulted staff and stole items from a Tesco…

Police want to speak to this man Picture Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary

Warning after reports of counterfeit notes in New Milton and Lymington

POLICE have issued a warning after reports of counterfeit notes being used in New Milton and Lymington. New Forest Police…

The new system will cost £120,000 - with an ongoing £20,00 a year maintenance fee Picture: Dorset Council

Dorset Council “determined” to push through £120,000 recycling centre booking system

PLANS to introduce an online booking system for tips in Dorset are likely to be pushed through – despite…

Police want to speak to the woman pictured: Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after Jellycat toys stolen from Christchurch bookshop

A WOMAN stole more than £300 worth of Jellycat toys from a bookshop in Christchurch. Dorset Police said a woman…

Police believe the fire was started deliberately Picture: Dorset Police

Arson investigation launched after fire at former golf club

AN ARSON investigation has been launched after a fire destroyed a building at a derelict former golf club. Flames were…