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Stolen Henry Hoover returned to care home after arrest

A stolen Henry Hoover has been returned to a care home in Ringwood in the New Forest after it was taken by a 47-year-old man from Gosport.

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In The Dock: Man caused more than £300 of damage in hotel

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

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Warning after fraudulent QR code stickers found on parking machines

Dorset Council warns of fake QR code scam on West Bay parking machines. No QR codes used for payments—use cash, card, or JustPark only. Report scams.

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Drugs gang jailed for nearly 40 years as final member sentenced

The final member of an organised crime group that supplied cocaine and heroin across the South West has been jailed.

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In The Dock: Man in court for incorrectly fitted tyres

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

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Cash and alcohol stolen from gastropub during break-in

Indian gastropub, Tap & Tandoor, are the latest victims of break-ins after an incident occurred earlier today.

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Man pleads guilty to spate of arson attacks that destroyed vehicles and property

A MAN has pleaded guilty to a spate of arson attacks in Wimborne which caused more than £160,000 of damage.

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Second New Forest pony killed in hit-and-run crash in a week

ANOTHER pony suffered and died sustaining horrific wound after hit and run at the road, making the count to two within a week.

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'Attempted murder' enquiry continues after man 'stabbed' at beauty spot

Police continue to investigate an alleged stabbing in which a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

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Man used counterfeit £50 notes at various stores

A LARGE build man used counterfeit £50 notes to purchase items at various store in Dorset.

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26 drivers caught running red lights with pedestrians at serious risk, says...

Temporary roadworks on Ashley Road have led to diversions and a notable increase in traffic as drivers jumped red lights to beat the jams.

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In The Dock: Man with 'horrendous driving record' spared jail for 14 offences

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

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Man, 27, jailed for shoplifting and assault at town supermarket

On Sunday, June 22, police responded to reports of shoplifting and assault at around 11pm on a member of staff at Tesco Express, Butlers Lane, Ringwood.

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Woman in 50s reportedly bitten on leg by terrier-type dog on pink lead

It has been reported that at 8.15pm on Wednesday, June 25, the victim, a woman in her 50s, was bitten on her leg by a dog in Fairmile Road, close to the junction of Mill Road.

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Historic buildings to be torn down after repeated vandalism

Repeated incidents of anti-social behaviour have caused irreversible damage to buildings now set to be demolished.

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Dorset Police to be at community event this weekend

The police race action plan is the force's commitment to tackling disparities in policing experienced by black communities.

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Ex-teacher whose sexual assault left victim suffering panic attacks spared jail

Sherborne former teacher Philip Scott, who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman in Ludgershall, has been spared jail by magistrates

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Police urge public to stop making non-emergency 999 calls

Dorset Police urges public to avoid non-emergency 999 calls after 6,000 misused in two weeks. Use 101 or online forms for non-urgent police matters.

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Thief used stolen bank cards to commit fraud in two counties

A man who committed 12 offences across Hampshire and Dorset has been sentenced by Southampton magistrates

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Driver flees late-night crash that leaves fellow motorist injured

A driver fled the scene of a crash in Southbourne which led to another motorist being hospitalised.

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Police appeal after two residential burglaries in one night

Dorset Police appeal for witnesses after linked residential burglaries on Ivy Road, Poole, 21 June. No items stolen. Contact police with info or CCTV.

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Man hospitalised with head and chest injuries after 'assault'

Four men have been arrested after a reported assaulted near Harry Ramsden's fish and chip shop in Bournemouth on Sunday morning.

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Man arrested for assaulting emergency worker and 'possessing glass bottle'

A MAN was arrested in possession of an offensive weapon and assaulting an emergency worker.

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Teenage girl hospitalised as 'large fight' erupts on Bournemouth Beach

A girl was hospitalised and two police officers were after a fight broke out on Bournemouth Beach on Monday night.

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Disorder will 'not be tolerated' following fight on beach, says police

Dorset Police have issued a warning to anyone intent on causing disorder in Bournemouth" after a fight resulted in five arrests on Monday evening.

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Huge operation sees thousands of illegal cigarettes and vapes seized

Dorset Council, Police, and HMRC seized illegal cigarettes, vapes, and drugs in Weymouth, Ferndown, and Gillingham as part of Operation CeCe crackdown.

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Men jailed following 'shockingly violent' crash which led to man having leg...

Following extensive enquiries into a crash on Etches Close on the evening of Monday, October 7, 2024, Vinny Dean Conrad Morgan, 21, was found guilty following a trial at Bournemouth Crown Court of...

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Man arrested following serious assault on High Street

Man arrested after serious assault on High Street, Dorset. Victim hospitalised with head injury. Police appeal for witnesses. Incident now reopened.

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Injuries inflicted on police during beach incident were 'despicable', says chair

On Monday, June 30, police arrived at Pier Approach amid reports of a "disturbance".

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Pensioner had thousands of indecent images of children as young as...

A PENSIONER ‘addicted’ to indecent images had thousands of pictures of children, some as young as four-years-old, a court heard.

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Lawyer issues warning to trustees after woman steals daughters' inheritance

Dorset solicitor warns trustees after Welsh woman jailed for £50,000 trust fraud. Ellis Jones Solicitors highlights legal duties for UK trustees and executors.

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Man arrested after 'beating' an emergency worker during beach brawl

Detectives investigating a public order incident on Bournemouth seafront are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

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Quadbike seized after being caught on CCTV

A quadbike being ridden illegally in Turlin Moor was seized by police after it was spotted on CCTV.

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‘This is Bournemouth’ says witness to beating in Lower Gardens

A Bournemouth resident has said he does not want to remain in the town after witnessing an attack on a man in a public park.

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'Flames close to cars and pedestrians' during deliberate heath fire

A deliberate heath fire scorched more than 150 meters of a nature reserve.

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Warning about phone contract scam that is making strong return

UK consumers warned of rising phone contract scam: fraudsters pose as providers, offer fake upgrades, and steal handsets. Report to Action Fraud now.

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Man jailed for two years for carrying bags of heroin and crack cocaine

A man has been jailed after being caught with heroin and cocaine by officers during a week of intensification to disrupt the supply of illegal drugs.

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Warning over scammers offering cheap holidays that don't exist

UK residents warned of holiday scams: fraudsters use fake adverts, emails and calls to sell non-existent holidays.

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Dorset Police to remove and offer compensation for 'ninja swords'

The police stations receiving surrendered weapons and compensation claims from the public are in Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth.

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Dorset Police warn public about new knife laws

Dorset Police are urging the public to be aware of the law and take proactive steps to prevent violence as knife crime continues.

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In The Dock: Woman fined for racial or religious hate speech in Poole

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

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Police seize ‘large number’ of untaxed and stolen vehicles in the New Forest

Police have been targeting a range of crimes, including theft, drugs, and rural offences in the New Forest

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Bottle of wine worth £35k and diamond necklace stolen from house

A bottle of wine worth £35,000 is among the high value items stolen from a property in the New Forest

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More than £26k, drugs and weapons seized in week-long crackdown

More than £26,000 and large quantities of cannabis, heroin and cocaine were seized in Dorset during a week-long crackdown on the supply of illegal drugs.

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Man caught after being seen disposing of suspected drugs

A man was arrested after he was seen by police disposing of items suspected to be drug related.

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Urgent appeal to find Poole teenager missing in Isle of Wight

A 14-year-old girl from Poole was last seen in the Isle of Wight on Thursday 3 July.

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Force opens new non-degree entry route to become a police officer

Dorset Police has opened a new entry route for people wishing to become police officers without the need to have a degree or study for one.

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Man arrested after stealing £20k worth of fishing equipments

A MAN suspected of stealing a Land Rover was arrested after police discovered fishing equipment and tools worth more than £20,000.

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In The Dock: Drink and drug drivers among the cases

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

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Jailed in June: Fraudster, rapist and driver who hit mother-in-law

Criminals jailed in June include a man who drove into his mother-in-law, a nurse who had sex with a vulnerable patient and a convicted murderer who slit another inmate’s throat.

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