A 68-year-old man from Portland has been found guilty of assault by beating following an incident arising from a neighbourhood…
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Stolen Car With Eight Parking Tickets Seized on Weymouth Esplanade
Weymouth and Portland Neighbourhood Policing Team officers uncovered a stolen vehicle on Weymouth Esplanade this evening (7th December), after spotting…
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Former Prisoner Admits Assault on Officer at HMP Portland
A former prisoner has admitted assaulting a prison officer during a disturbance at HMP Portland earlier this year. Matthew Shaw,…
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Former Dorset Police Constable Faces Misconduct Hearing After Series of Off-Duty Incidents
A misconduct hearing took place today 10 am on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, at Dorset Police Headquarters in Winfrith to…
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Dorset Tea and Dorset Mind Unveil New ‘Chatty Bench’ to Spark Conversations in Weymouth
Weymouth, Dorset – A simple cup of tea and a friendly chat can make a world of difference, and now…
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Dorset Council to Sell 78 Public Sites in £46.7 Million Pound Sell Off
Dorset Council has announced plans to dispose of 78 public sites across the county, aiming to generate £46.7 million and…
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Dozens of Sexual Assaults Reported at Dorset Hospitals Since 2020, Figures Reveal
By Jake Brewer Dozens of sexual assaults have been reported at hospitals across Dorset in the past five years, with…
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Over 1,000 Beaminster Residents Without Broadband After Range Rover Crash Sparks Fire
BEAMINSTER, DORSET — More than 1,000 homes and businesses in and around Beaminster have been left without broadband and landline…
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Dorset News Visits the Veterans Hub: A One-of-a-Kind Support Centre for Our Heroes
By Jake Brewer Dorset News Dorset News was recently invited to visit The Veterans Hub in Weymouth — a unique,…
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Openreach Engineer Volunteer Community Day – Making Waves at Bournemouth Beach!
Tuesday, September 30th marked a standout day for Openreach engineers, as they took their dedication from your internet to the…
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