Dorset Police launch new Rural Crime Team to help 'isolated areas'

The force has said going forward there will be a team of dedicated officers as part of the rural team across Dorset, including an inspector.

Calls for vigilance after reported Bridport poaching incident

BRIDPORT Police has called on people to be vigilant after reports of possible poaching.

Wind-swept flame from barbecue caused Stoborough heath fire

STRONG winds caused a barbecue flame to reach a nearby hedge as fire officials disclose the cause and issue warnings after the latest heath fire in Wareham.

Police respond to 'nuisance' offroad motorcycles in Littlemoor

Ongoing complaints surrounding 'nuisance' off-road motorcycles have prompted high-visibility police patrols.

Damage caused to ancient Knowlton Church site

METAL detectorists have been slammed for damaging the grounds and potentially stealing artefacts from a historic 12th century Dorset church.

Man's body discovered in woodland in Poole

A MAN’S body has been found in woodland in Poole.

The discovery was made in woods near Gravel Hill just before 2pm on Tuesday.

Ford 7740 tractor stolen years ago found in Dorset

Officers from Dorset Police Rural Crime team went to an unnamed location in West Dorset yesterday (Friday, June 10).

Dorset man accused of hunting fox with dog appears in court

A MAN accused of hunting a wild fox with a dog has appeared in court today.

Community left 'shocked and unsettled' following armed police response in Quiet Village

Police and ambulance crews were called to Cologne Road in Bovington on Monday evening after reports that a man had been 'found with injuries'. He was later taken to Dorset County Hospital.

Disqualified driver detained and "dangerous car" off the road

Dorset Police's Rural Crime Team and Neighbourhood Patrol carried out a reinforced stop of the vehicle by the A350 turn off for Shaftesbury and Poole.

Person hospitalised after snake bite in Dorset heathland

A spokeswoman for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said: "We were called to Creech Heath at 11.58am this morning to assist the ambulance service with moving a casualty for transportation to hospital after they were bitten by a snake. One crew from Wareham attended to provide manpower, and the stop was at 12.24pm."

Defibrillator worth £900 stolen from Bournemouth school

The incident, which happened at 8pm on Friday, May 27, saw a group of teenagers reportedly taking an orange defibrillator from the car park of the school

Investigation ongoing into burglary of 9 American Bulldog puppies

THE owner of a litter of puppies stolen from a Bournemouth home has issued an emotional plea for their safe return.

Police find cannabis, bong and ball bearings in seized, uninsured car in Somerford

Police from both Hampshire and Dorset forces dealt with the uninsured Honda CRV found in Somerford. The vehicle was suspected to have been seen at a rural crime hotspot.

Seizure of uninsured vehicle in Somerford

The vehicle was recently seen in suspicious circumstances in a hotspot area for rural crime.