Crime

Dorset remains one of the safest places to live in the UK according to crimes reported Picture: Dorset Police

REVEALED: Where does Dorset rank in the safest places to live in the UK?

NEW data puts Dorset as one of the safest places to live in the UK. The data from the Office…

Wood was sentenced to three years and seven months in prison Pictures: Google/Dorset Police

Christchurch watch thief jailed after struggle with brave staff member

A BRAVE staff member was praised after his actions helped catch a man who stole two watches worth almost…

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Prolific Ringwood shoplifter is not allowed to enter ANY Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Co-op in Hampshire

A 27-YEAR-OLD man has been banned from seven shops in Hampshire after previously being jailed for assault and shoplifting…

Man arrested after burglaries in Ashley Heath, St Leonards and Ferndown

A BOURNEMOUTH man has been arrested after money and jewellery were reportedly stolen from at least four properties across…

Emma Amey, of Poole, has been jailed for 20 months. Picture: Dorset Police

Poole law firm fraudster jailed after stealing £11,500 from customers

A WOMAN who used her position working at a Poole law firm to exploit vulnerable clients and take more…

Callum Giddins was found to be in possession of cannabis and was jailed for two years and ten months and handed a driving ban Pictures: Dorset Police

Watch: Moment speeding driver caught on CCTV before crash near Ferndown that left man in hospital

A 21-YEAR-old man from Wimborne Minster has been jailed following a high-speed crash that left another driver with serious…

Banned driver, 21, clocked at 124mph on Upton bypass

A BANNED 21-year-old driver was clocked at 124mph on a Dorset road. Dylan Ryan Birchall, of Pevensey Road, Bognor Regis,…

Woman assaulted in Poole – and police want to trace man who came to her aid

A WOMAN was assaulted by a man in Poole – and police want to trace a person they think…

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

Winter Fuel Allowance scam text reported in Dorset

DORSET residents are being warned to stay vigilant after reports of a scam Winter Fuel Allowance text. The text claims…

The fundraiser has a target of £1,000 Picture: Poole Communities Trust/GoFundMe

Fundraiser launched to help Poole community centre recover from break-in

THE Poole community is banding together to help a community centre recover from a recent burglary and vandalism. The Branksome…