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"Without Finn I wouldn't be here today": How a police dog saved this...

A POLICE dog handler has shared the emotional story of how his dog saved his life despite nursing “horrific” injuries while on duty.

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Three police officers will face misconduct hearing over the murder of...

THREE police officers will face a misconduct meeting following the murder of a vulnerable 22-year-old in 2015.

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Killer launches bid to have his convictions overturned after jury find him...

A MURDERER who shot a businessman dead in his home during a botched burglary has launched a bid to have his convictions overturned.

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'Out of control' driver smashed car into verge then abandoned vehicle and...

AN “out of control” driver smashed into a grass verge before abandoning his car and his injured girlfriend.

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Prolific thief who burgled The Barbers jailed after admitting four other...

A "PROLIFIC" burglar of Bournemouth businesses has been jailed for 16 months.

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Violent crime, sexual offences and robberies see massive rise in Dorset as...

CRIME levels across Dorset have increased, with sharp rises in the number of reported sexual offences, robberies and violent offences.

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Police want to hear from victims of fraud scheme targeting 'high net worth...

POLICE have launched a national appeal for alleged victims following an investigation into suspected investment fraud schemes.

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Burglars steal cash, spirits and charity collection boxes from two north...

BURGLARS targeted two North Dorset pubs on the morning of Saturday, April 28.

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CCTV released after sapphire ring stolen from jewellers in Winton

CCTV has been released after a “high-value” sapphire ring was stolen from a jewellers in Bournemouth.

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Millionaire hacked down 11 protected trees in 'worst environmental crime of...

A MILLIONAIRE who hacked down 11 protected trees in the 'worst environmental crime of its kind ever seen in Poole' is to appear before a judge next month.

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Criminals 'are targeting Muslims booking trips to Mecca for Hajj'

CRIMINALS are targeting Muslims from Dorset and Hampshire booking trips to Mecca for Hajj, fraud investigators have warned.

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Investigation into man arrested on suspicion of committing voyeurism at...

POLICE are continuing to investigate after a man was arrested on suspicion of committing voyeurism at a public toilet in Southbourne.

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'Unacceptable rise in livestock worrying cases'

POLICE say the number of livestock worrying cases which have been reported this year is "unacceptable."

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Timeshare conman who escorted victims to cash machines is jailed

A TIMESHARE conman subjected his victims to high-pressure sales techniques to get them to part with cash for “virtually worthless” accommodation which they often found themselves unable to book.

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Man fighting for life as police seal off part of Churchill Gardens in Boscombe

A MAN is fighting for life after he was found seriously injured in Boscombe this afternoon.

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Lee Hogben wanted on suspicion of harassment

POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to find a wanted Bournemouth man.

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Jailed company boss spent £25,000 on cruises in just three years as his...

A HOLIDAY club conman who was jailed this week ruled his companies with an "iron fist" despite spending much of his time on the "high seas", a court heard on Tuesday.

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SIX cases of stalking and harassment are reported to police every day in Dorset

MORE than six cases of stalking or harassment were reported to police in Dorset every day last year – double the figure from 2015.

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Murder investigation launched after man found with serious head injuries in...

POLICE have launched a murder investigation after the death of a man found seriously injured in Boscombe yesterday afternoon.

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There's not enough support for non-abusive families after disclosure of child...

DORSET'S police and crime commissioner has backed a charity dedicated to supporting families following a disclosure of child sexual abuse.

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