Andy Jones

2 days ago | bridportnews.co.uk | Andy Jones

During the specialised operation, the driver was seen travelling with both hands off the wheel whilst eating their breakfast. They were issued with a ticket due to the behaviour being 'dangerous' and does not leave someone in control of their vehicle. It comes as Dorset Police used a heavy goods vehicle during a week of action to prevent injuries and and crashes along Dorset's roads.

2 days ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Andy Jones

Officers from Dorset Police were alerted to a reported shoplifting incident at the Tesco store in Easton after a PCSO was 'flagged down' by members of the public. Items which had been stolen included meat products, including steaks and sausages ,bottles of diet cola and alcoholic drinks, including vodka.   The shoplifter was detained after a second officer was called to assist.

2 days ago | bournemouthecho.co.uk | Andy Jones

Dorset County Hospital (Image: Geoff Moore) WAITING times for A&E in Dorset remain well below the NHS standard, figures reveal. Thousands of patients waiting to be seen at emergency departments in Dorset have had to wait longer than four hours. Latest figures reveal that in the first quarter of 2025, 20,273 patients had to wait more than the four hour NHS target.

4 days ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Andy Jones

Portland Fire station, cheerleaders and a family running a stall at last year's Island Bash - which will now be known as the Love Portland Festival (Image: Supplied) A much-loved Portland festival is getting a makeover as it looks to become 'bigger and better' than in previous years. Formerly known as the Island Bash, the now renamed Love Portland Festival will be looking to help raise money for local charities and play a part in celebrating Portland as Dorset's town of culture.

6 days ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Andy Jones

A new support group has opened in Dorchester supporting families in crisis (Image: Home Start Wessex) ​A NEW support group has opened to help families in crisis. Home Start Wessex said its latest Haven group opened at the Dorchester Family Hub. The free to attend groups help families dealing with mental health issues, homelessness and other challenges. Last year the charity transformed nearly 1,700 lives, helping a record number of 501 families.