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Jessica Toale MP has welcomed new government action to curb the blight of knife crime on local communities. The latest government initiative comes just a week after a local knife attack on Maclean Road in Bournemouth, that left a teenager in a critical condition. The new government action involves up to 250 schools in high-risk areas to receive specialist support to help tackle knife crime.

Is your child aged 2-17 and interested in cooking? A new ‘award-winning’ children’s cooking class is launching in Bournemouth. Don’t feel like cooking but fancy Italian? Or how about a Pinata cake? Or is a Chocolate truffle more appealing? Well, whatever you decide, Tania Fenton is bringing Cook Stars to Bournemouth. Whether its classes, parties or workshops, the children’s cookery classes accommodate all tastes.

A new survey just launched is asking Dorset residents for their views on Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology. Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick has launched a survey ahead of the LFR technology. This will be used in Dorset for the first time this summer.

Police are appealing to the public to identify two men following a theft from a supermarket in Ferndown. Over £1700- worth of stolen items were found in discarded jackets after the two men ran away from the scene. The theft in Ferndown happened on Tuesday 7th April 2026. At around 9:15am when a security officer asked the two men to stop at the Tesco in Penny’s walk but they fled the scene.

The popular ‘Bike Nights’ are back thanks to Poole BID backing and Hall & Woodhouse Joining as a Supporting Partner. Do you love motorcycles? From classic to custom to modern- the popular bike nights return to Poole Quay for 2026. It runs every Tuesday  throughout the summer, accompanied by food, drink and live entertainment.

Newly published statistics show that Dorset continues to be one of the safest counties in England, and has reportedly experienced a decrease in overall crime. According to The Office for National statistics, overall crime in Dorset fell by 9.2 percent between 1st January 2025 and 31st December 2025.

Dorset Police detectives are appealing for witnesses or footage of a serious assault in Bournemouth that is being investigated. A 16-year-old boy that had been in a knife attack in Bournemouth, the Maclean Road area on Sunday 26th April was taken to hospital for injuries that were believed to be serious. A full investigation is underway as two 17-year-olds from Bournemouth and Poole have been arrested and taken into police custody on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent.

With fuel costs rising, so does theft and fuel theft is an increasing problem. Has this happened to you? Or do you suspect some fuel theft happening near you? Dorset police are appealing for information about the discovery of suspected stolen fuel theft incident in Blandford. The police are investigating a Land Rover Discovery that was believed to have been speeding on Bournemouth road.

Why the obsession with barbecues, when a mouthwatering Caesar Salad or Ploughmans Lunch with hunks of fresh crusty bread and cheese and a selection of tasty pickles could arguably beat the traditional bbq hands down? Or how about a tasty ploughmans lunch with a delicious apple juice or cider to wash it down?

A Dorset funeral director is welcoming the governments plans to increase regulation of the industry. This industry regulation is being led by Health Secretary Wes Streeting with the changes proposed following scandals that involving funeral directors corruption. Nick Douch, managing director of the Douch Family Funeral Directors that runs seven branches across Dorset said: “The majority of funeral directors are honest and provide a professional service.