Former Dorset Police Officer Found Guilty of Gross Misconduct for Sexualised Behaviour and Dishonesty Wednesday, September 24, 2025 misconduct police harassment sexualconduct dorset integrity lies dismissal accountability ethics Former Dorset Police Constable Mark Haseman has been found guilty of gross misconduct following a public hearing that uncovered multiple serious breaches of professional conduct. The response officer was found to have engaged … Read More
Derelict Former South West School Now a Serious Arson and Anti-Social Behaviour Risk Wednesday, September 24, 2025 dorset newallhouse arson antisocialbehaviour heritage derelict firesafety historicbuilding vandalism council A long-abandoned building in Dorset, once a school, has become a significant arson threat and a hotspot for anti-social behaviour. More than two years ago, Dorset Council stated the property was “under review,” but local … Read More
Lorry Driver Charged Following Fatal Crash of Young Yeovil Man Tuesday, September 23, 2025 lorry collision yeovil dorset accident fatality investigation crash driving charge A 61-year-old lorry driver has been charged in connection with the death of a young man from Yeovil, following a serious collision on the A30 near Sherborne, Dorset. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Tuesday, 20 … Read More
Dorset’s Middle Beach Transforms Into Unexpected Seasonal Attraction Monday, September 22, 2025 coast erosion restoration nationaltrust studland beach climatechange wildlife conservation dorset At Middle Beach in Studland, Dorset, the removal of old sea defences has unexpectedly turned into a popular out-of-season spectacle. Since early September, heavy machinery has been dismantling failing coastal structures in a … Read More
Dorset’s Middle Beach Transformed as Sea Defences Are Removed Monday, September 22, 2025 dorset middlebeach coastalrestoration nationaltrust erosion climatechange habitatprotection seadefences studland ecology At Middle Beach in Studland, Dorset, a major transformation is underway as old sea defences are being removed to restore the beach’s natural landscape. Since early September, heavy machinery has been dismantling ageing … Read More
Bacteria Levels Surge at Weymouth Central Beach, Echoing Last Year’s Blue Flag Loss Saturday, September 20, 2025 weymouth bacteria pollution blueflag harbour sewage runoff environmentagency waterquality dorset Weymouth’s Central beach has experienced a significant rise in bacteria levels this August, mirroring a similar spike in 2024 that contributed to the beach losing its prestigious Blue Flag status this year. Last year, storm … Read More