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Grant Putman and Brooke Marshall, who supplied class A and B drugs across Dorset, await sentencing in March.

A north Dorset farmer who mistreated dozens of sheep has been convicted of animal cruelty.

The driver failed to stop at the scene after their car hit a 17-year-old girl in Redhill Avenue on Thursday 5 February.

Thomas Betteridge’s first trial verdict was overturned, but he has now been convicted of manslaughter and awaits sentencing.

Rico Walker, who was leaving an address when he was apprehended by Dorset Police officers, has been jailed for four years.

Cain and Kalup Hughes were sentenced to years in jail after threatening motorists in February 2025.

Apart from shoplifting, rates of various crimes have fallen in the county, making it one of the top 10 safest counties in England.

Trading Standards officers at BCP Council secured closures against Triangle Mini Market and Kingston Market.

Anyone who witnessed this fatal collision on Sunday 1 February, or who has dashcam footage, is asked to contact Dorset Police.

The collision happened on Friday 23 January at the junction of Station Road and Denewood Road and police are seeking witnesses.