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‘Police will never ask for your PIN number’: warning over fake officers after...

DORSET police is renewing its advice on fraudsters in the light of fresh warnings about fake police officers.

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Young soldier made threats at bar after drinking “large amount”

A YOUNG soldier has admitted threatening a person after police were called to an incident at Ashley Cross.

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Three drug dealers jailed after police find £249,000 cannabis factory in...

THREE drug dealers have been jailed for more than 12 years after officers discovered cannabis factories in Poole, Bournemouth and Ferndown.

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Man who crashed after 'trying to avoid deer' was twice the drink drive limit

A MAN who was involved in a car crash after trying to avoid hitting a deer in the road has pleaded guilty to drink-driving.

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Don't be a Christmas burglary statistic - warn police

POLICE are warning the public to be extra vigilant over the coming weeks in a bid to prevent thieves making off with their Christmas presents.

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Honour crimes double in Dorset - but police are among best in Uk at dealing...

REPORTS of honour-based violence (HBV) and forced marriage have doubled in a year in Dorset.

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CCTV: Did you witness mobile phone robbery on Charminster Road?

OFFICERS investigating a robbery in Bournemouth have released a CCTV image of the suspect.

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CCTV: Woman grabbed and sexually assaulted by man who chased after her

A TERRIFIED woman was grabbed and sexually assaulted as she tried to run away from a man in an early hours attack.

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Do any of these belong to you? 70 items stolen by burglars in ‪the New Forest...

POLICE have retrieved more than 70 items of jewellery and decorative plates as part of Operation Guzzi.

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WATCH: Murderers caught on camera leading victim to his death - then...

This is the CCTV footage that shows Isabella Gossling and Richard Moors taking 22-year-old Phillip Nicholson to his death - then sauntering away holding hands.

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Bogus police officer sent elderly woman out to get cash in middle of the night

SCAMMERS have swindled thousands of pounds out of an elderly woman in East Dorset.

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Guilty: "callous" gang who conned the elderly and vulnerable out of £600k

A GROUP of fraudsters have been found guilty of a "callous" scam targeting elderly people.

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Our ports are vulnerable... we need a strong Border Force, says crime chief

DORSET'S elected crime chief says he believes the county's ports could be "vulnerable" to terrorists.

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Truly evil: Couple who recorded vulnerable man's murder on a phone jailed for...

A COUPLE who lured a vulnerable man to their flat before knifing him to death have been sentenced to life behind bars.

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Police seize uninsured car from texting driver - then catch him at it again...

An uninsured driver had his car seized by police who spotted him arranging a sale on Facebook - and then a second car seized just one hour later.

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We need to help women be brave enough to escape domestic violence

DOMESTIC abuse victims should feel encouraged to be brave and call for help, said a Bournemouth support worker.

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Alloy wheels stolen from Ford KA during break in at car showroom

Burglars stole four alloy wheels from a Ford KA during a break in at a car showroom.

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Join police on patrol and learn about Stop and Search

POLICE have invited members of the public to join them on patrol as part of the Lay Observer Scheme.

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Carer stole £24k from 92-year-old and left her without electricity to feed...

A CARER who defrauded an elderly woman of almost £24,000 while allowing her utility bills to go unpaid has been jailed.

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Drugs gang kept 19 tennis ball sized wraps of heroin and cocaine in caravan...

FOUR members of a violent drugs gang operating in Bournemouth have been jailed for more than 20 years.

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