Dorset Police Archives

Police appeal for information after ‘seagull hit with cricket bat’

3rd August 2022 Francesca Evans

POLICE investigating an incident where a man reportedly injured a seagull by hitting it with a cricket bat in Lyme Regis are appealing for information. […]

Police appeal for witnesses after Woodroffe School burglary

12th July 2022 Francesca Evans

POLICE are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a burglary The Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis. […]

Woman due to appear in court after fatal collision in Lyme Regis town centre

1st June 2022 Francesca Evans

A WOMAN is due to appear in court in connection with a fatal road traffic collision in Lyme Regis last year. […]

Tent ‘deliberately set on fire’ with two people inside on Lyme Regis beach

30th May 2022 Francesca Evans

OFFICERS investigating a fire that was believed to have been started deliberately in Lyme Regis are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. […]

Police warn of suspicious bogus caller in Lyme Regis

14th April 2022 Francesca Evans

POLICE have warned Lyme Regis residents of a suspicious incident after a man gained access to a home after claiming he was from the waterboard. […]

Police looking for man after reported case of ‘upskirting’ on Cobb in Lyme Regis

8th April 2022 Francesca Evans

OFFICERS investigating a suspicious incident in Lyme Regis are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. […]

Plans for new Dorset Police HQ approved

21st March 2022 Submitted Content

A NEW Dorset Police HQ building in Winfrith has been granted planning approval by Dorset Council. […]

Lyme Regis residents to see council tax rise, as cost of living continues to increase

1st March 2022 Submitted Content

DORSET Council is to increase its share of the council tax bill by the maximum amount allowed for the third year in a row. […]

Latest figures show 18 crimes reported in Lyme Regis area in December

22nd February 2022 Francesca Evans

THE latest figures released by police show there were 18 reported crimes in the Lyme Regis area during December 2021. […]

Maximum tax increase approved for Dorset Police

9th February 2022 Submitted Content

DORSET’S Police and Crime Commissioner has apologised for the maximum tax increase possible in the next financial year’s policing budget. […]

Prolific West Dorset thief jailed for three years

21st December 2021 Francesca Evans

A PROLIFIC burglar and thief who targeted businesses across West Dorset has been jailed for a total of three years and 146 days.
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Long waits on 101 phone line led Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner to stand for job

14th December 2021 Submitted Content

DORSET’S Police and Crime commissioner has revealed that a 45-minute wait for a 101 call he made was one of the triggers which led to his decision to stand for the job. […]

Multi-million investment announced for Dorset police buildings

24th November 2021 Submitted Content

A MULTI-MILLION pound investment is planned for Dorset’s ageing police buildings – with some likely to be sold off. […]

Latest figures show 36 crimes in Lyme Regis area in September

16th November 2021 Francesca Evans

THE latest figures released by police show there were 36 reported crimes in the Lyme Regis area during September 2021. […]

Police and Crime Commissioner unveils plan to make Dorset the safest county in the country

10th November 2021 Francesca Evans

POLICE and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick has unveiled his Police and Crime Plan aimed to make Dorset the safest county in England and Wales. […]

Dorset has ninth lowest crime rate in England and Wales

4th November 2021 Francesca Evans

DORSET Police has seen a six per cent drop in recorded crime, according to new figures released today (Thursday), and has the ninth lowest crime rate in England & Wales. […]