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Doctor Behind Bars for Sickening Patient Abuse and Secret Filming
A sexual health doctor exploited his position to assault patients and secretly film them during medical exams. Dr Timothy Girling, 55, of West Molesey…

Knife Carrier Locked Up as Police Crack Down on Street Weapons
Knife carrier jailed as Force continues efforts to remove knives from streets A knife carrier has been put behind bars as the Force continues its efforts…

Teenager Arrested After E-Bike Crash Leaves Newborn in Hospital
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after a shocking e-bike collision in Poole left a newborn baby fighting for life. Hit-and-Run on Herbert Avenue The crash happened around…

New Recruits Ready to Tackle the Beat
Dorset Police welcome 24 fresh-faced student officers as they kick off their training! New Recruits Ready to Tackle the Beat Today, Dorset Police ushered in 24 bright new…

Bournemouth Woman Jailed for Life Over Deadly Car Attacks
A Bournemouth woman has been handed a life sentence for murder and attempted murder after using her car as a weapon in two shocking, deliberate crashes. Life Behind…

Murder Arrest After Wiltshire Man Vanishes in Somerset
Craig Hurcombe Missing Since New Year’s Day Police have arrested a man over the disappearance of 40-year-old Craig Hurcombe from Wiltshire. Craig was last spotted around 6.20pm…

Motorist Avoids Jail After Smashing Into Police Car
A driver who caused a crash that hospitalised a police officer has dodged an immediate jail sentence. Instead, he received a suspended sentence and a driving ban. Crash…

Cops Hunt Man After PS5 and Perfume Swipe in Bournemouth
Police are on the lookout after a daring burglary in Bournemouth saw a PlayStation 5 and several bottles of expensive perfume stolen. Raid at Queens Park Gardens The…

Big Bust in Dorset: Drug Dealer Locked Up After Massive Haul Found
Officers in Dorchester and Weymouth hit back hard against drug crime, snatching stash and cash before putting dealer Samuel Edward Gillies behind bars for good. Cash and Drugs…

Serious Crash Near Sherborne: Police Hunt Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Dorset Police are urgently appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a nasty crash near Sherborne left four people seriously injured. Range Rover and Renault Clio Collide on…

Wiltshire Air Ambulance Responds to Serious Crash on A30 in Dorset
Emergency crews, including Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance, scrambled to a major collision on the A30 in Sherborne on Thursday night (18 December). Two-Vehicle Smash Sends Four to…

Tragic Crash Claims Two Lives in East Dorset
A devastating crash on the B3078 near Knowlton has claimed the lives of two men from Poole. Fatal Collision Rocks Local Community At around 6:05pm on Saturday 13…
Major Court Cases

Doctor Behind Bars for Sickening Patient Abuse and Secret Filming
A sexual health doctor exploited his position to assault patients and secretly film them during medical exams. Dr Timothy Girling, 55, of West Molesey…

Knife Carrier Locked Up as Police Crack Down on Street Weapons
Knife carrier jailed as Force continues efforts to remove knives from streets A knife carrier has been put behind bars as the Force continues its efforts…

Teenager Arrested After E-Bike Crash Leaves Newborn in Hospital
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after a shocking e-bike collision in Poole left a newborn baby fighting for life. Hit-and-Run on Herbert Avenue The crash happened around…

New Recruits Ready to Tackle the Beat
Dorset Police welcome 24 fresh-faced student officers as they kick off their training! New Recruits Ready to Tackle the Beat Today, Dorset Police ushered in 24 bright new…

Bournemouth Woman Jailed for Life Over Deadly Car Attacks
A Bournemouth woman has been handed a life sentence for murder and attempted murder after using her car as a weapon in two shocking, deliberate crashes. Life Behind…

Murder Arrest After Wiltshire Man Vanishes in Somerset
Craig Hurcombe Missing Since New Year’s Day Police have arrested a man over the disappearance of 40-year-old Craig Hurcombe from Wiltshire. Craig was last spotted around 6.20pm…

Motorist Avoids Jail After Smashing Into Police Car
A driver who caused a crash that hospitalised a police officer has dodged an immediate jail sentence. Instead, he received a suspended sentence and a driving ban. Crash…

Cops Hunt Man After PS5 and Perfume Swipe in Bournemouth
Police are on the lookout after a daring burglary in Bournemouth saw a PlayStation 5 and several bottles of expensive perfume stolen. Raid at Queens Park Gardens The…
Appeals & Missing Persons

Doctor Behind Bars for Sickening Patient Abuse and Secret Filming
A sexual health doctor exploited his position to assault patients and secretly film them during medical exams. Dr Timothy Girling, 55, of West Molesey…

Knife Carrier Locked Up as Police Crack Down on Street Weapons
Knife carrier jailed as Force continues efforts to remove knives from streets A knife carrier has been put behind bars as the Force continues its efforts…

Teenager Arrested After E-Bike Crash Leaves Newborn in Hospital
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after a shocking e-bike collision in Poole left a newborn baby fighting for life. Hit-and-Run on Herbert Avenue The crash happened around…

New Recruits Ready to Tackle the Beat
Dorset Police welcome 24 fresh-faced student officers as they kick off their training! New Recruits Ready to Tackle the Beat Today, Dorset Police ushered in 24 bright new…

Bournemouth Woman Jailed for Life Over Deadly Car Attacks
A Bournemouth woman has been handed a life sentence for murder and attempted murder after using her car as a weapon in two shocking, deliberate crashes. Life Behind…

Murder Arrest After Wiltshire Man Vanishes in Somerset
Craig Hurcombe Missing Since New Year’s Day Police have arrested a man over the disappearance of 40-year-old Craig Hurcombe from Wiltshire. Craig was last spotted around 6.20pm…

Motorist Avoids Jail After Smashing Into Police Car
A driver who caused a crash that hospitalised a police officer has dodged an immediate jail sentence. Instead, he received a suspended sentence and a driving ban. Crash…

Cops Hunt Man After PS5 and Perfume Swipe in Bournemouth
Police are on the lookout after a daring burglary in Bournemouth saw a PlayStation 5 and several bottles of expensive perfume stolen. Raid at Queens Park Gardens The…