Crime

Police asks public to be on the look-out for poachers ahead of game bird shooting season

GAME bird shooting season is almost upon us – and police in Hampshire are urging people…

Joshua Blachford was jailed for three years and nine months Picture: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary

Christchurch man, Joshua Blachford, jailed for rape of woman in Ringwood

“BEFORE I was raped, I was confident. Outgoing. Full of energy and ambition. That version of…

New Milton teen arrested after drugs and knife seized following search

ANOTHER knife has been taken off the streets in New Milton in the New Forest after officers searched…

Police appeal after 10 “suspicious” fires reported at heathland near Bournemouth Airport

10 “SUSPICIOUS” fires have been started at heathland at Hurn near Bournemouth Airport, police said. The fires were reported between…

The scam text that has been sent out Picture: Dorchester Police

Warning after Winter Fuel Payment scam resurfaces in Dorset

DORSET residents are being asked to be vigilant after a Winter Fuel Payment scam is making the rounds. Police said…

Half a kilo of heroin, cannabis, and MDMA – plus £20,000 in cash – seized in Wimborne

POLICE have charged two people after a huge amount of drugs and cash were found at a property in…

Police are trying to identify the two people Picture: New Forest Police

CCTV appeal after pair tried to steal items from New Forset garden centre

POLICE are trying to identify two people who attempted to steal items from Everton Nurseries in the New Forest. New…

Steven Wenzel, pictured, was sentenced to 18-months in prison Picture: Dorset Police

Upton man Steven Wenzel jailed after punch left man with blood clots on the brain

A MAN from Upton has been jailed for 18 months after an attack left a man with a fractured…

Police are trying to identify this man Picture: Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after bank cards stolen from vehicle in Poole

POLICE have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to following a late-night theft from a…

Power tools worth thousands stolen in early-morning burglary near Blandford

POWER tools – including a chainsaw, hedge trimmers and PPE equipment – worth around £2,660 were stolen during a…