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Update: Victim of Weymouth assault dies
A man has sadly died following an alleged serious assault in Weymouth.
Detectives continue to investigate an incident in Abbotsbury Road, which was reported at 8.12pm on Tuesday 10 December 2024. Officers attended with the ambulance service.
The victim, 75-year-old Anthony ...
Weymouth Football Club’s latest managerial signing, former Bournemouth and Northern Ireland international player Warren Feeney, takes his new charges to the Melbourne Stadium to meet National Leagues South opposition Chelmsford City on Saturday.
The Clarets are currently in mid-table 15th place ...
Police & Crime Commissioner says the Government is treating Dorset “unfairly”
A statement issued on 19th December by David Sidwick, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset, reveals that Dorset Police will be faced with a shortfall in excess of £6m.
Mr Sidwick calls on Dorset’s MPs to recognise the severity ...
Improvements to Maumbury Cross in Dorchester to begin in January 2025
Major safety improvement work will begin at the 4-way Maumbury Cross junction in Dorchester on Monday 13 January.
This includes installation of much-needed signal-controlled pedestrian crossing points, widening and levelling of footways where possible and upgrading existing equipment.
Cllr Jon Andrews, ...
CCTV appeal following alleged assault in Weymouth pub
Dorset Police received a report at 10.27pm on Monday 9 December 2024 of an assault that occurred inside The William Henry pub in Frederick Place.
It was reported a man was punched in the face by an unknown man, leaving ...
Batteries cause fire in waste collection vehicle
Dorset Council Waste Services have experienced another fire in their recycling collection vehicles in Bridport this morning.
The crew managed to eject the load, saving the vehicle in the process. Firefighters from Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue attended to ...
Weymouth Bar & Restaurant raise funds for local charity
Staff and patrons of The Onyx Bar & Restaurant, Weymouth, part of the Kings Hotel Group, raised £889 for local charity ‘Staffie & Stray Rescue’ during a festive quiz night held earlier this month. The event welcomed 11 enthusiastic ...
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Below are the next 5 upcoming events. There’s much more in the Local Events Diary…
Fri 6 Dec to Mon 27 Jan
Blandford Animal Sanctuary
2:20 pm to 2:20 pm
Location: Blandford Animal Sanctuary, Shaftsbury Road (opposite Sunrise Business Park), Blandford, DT11 8STRaising funds for the animals at the sanctuary. On offer – VIP feeding sessions feed the baby kid goats, hand feed the sheep and big goats, get up and personal cuddles. Pony visits have a visit to your home with the ponys dressed up (location dependent). Pony pamper session- groom, plait- take your pony for a walk. Goat interaction – goat walking. Guinea pig cuddle sessions.
Contact: Blandford Animal Sanctuary | 07979154332 | Email | Web | MapSat 21 Dec
The Quangle Wangle Choir Charity Concert
Location: St. Nicholas Church, Dorchester Road, Broadwey, Weymouth, DT3 5DN3 pm (doors open at 2:30 pm). On the shortest day of the year The Quangle Wangle Choir will celebrate Christmas & the turning of the year with a joyful mix of carols & poetry, from time-honoured favourites to little-known gems. St. Nicholas Church half of the proceeds is being donated to St. Nicholas & St. Laurence Primary School, towards the refurbishment of their Reception year Quadrangle area. Free tea & coffee available.
Contact: St. Nicholas Church | 07944617553 | Email | MapMon 23 Dec
Christmas Carol Concert
Location: St Peter’s Church, High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XA7:00 pm. Carol concert with performance by Ukrainian children. Donations to Ukraine Response Network supporting Ukrainian refugees in Dorset. Free entry.
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u3a Group FayreDorchester
10:00 am to 11:45 am
Location: Holy Trinity Parish Centre, Culliford Road North, DT1 1QGRetired or thinking of retiring? Joining u3a gives you the chance to make friends and learn something new or further an existing interest. We currently have 77 member run groups/activities in Dorchester during the day for you to take part in ranging from Archaeology, Art and Badminton to Science, Weaving and Wine Appreciation . Please come along to learn more about what we have to offer.
Contact: u3a Dorchester & District | 01305 757539 | Email | Web | MapSat 25 Jan
West Dorset Singers' Concert
Location: St. Swithun’s Church, North Allington, Bridport, DT6 5DX7:00 pm. The West Dorset Singers present Mendelssohn’s ‘Hymn of Praise’, Parry’s ‘Blest Pair of Sirens’ and Poulenc’s ‘Gloria’. The choir, under its Musical Director Matt Kingston, is accompanied by a professional orchestra and soloists. Tickets (£15, u18 free) from Goadsby Estate Agents Bridport or www.ticketsource.co.uk/wds
Contact: West Dorset Singers | 07528 105977 | Email | Web | MapOn demand, at your convenience
Ruffdog Elliot and Norny B with Andy Senior
We like to encourage and feature local musical talent when we can. Making a welcome return to our studio was Ruffdog Elliot, a local singer/songwriter who performs songs with a social commentary feel, accompanied by Norny B. Ruffdog’s lyrics ...
Andy Senior talking to local musician Chris Payn
Local musician Chris Payn popped into the studio and chatted with Andy Senior about his musical career so far, illustrated by a couple of great original songs.
Find out more about Chris Payn here: facebook.com/Chris.Payn
And even more info ...
Dorchester Christmas Cracker 2024
On a dry December 15th Dorchester town centre was packed with people who had come to see the annual Christmas Cracker event, with around 150 stallholders lining the high street and many more in the Corn Exchange. KeeP 106 ...
The story behind ’12 Christmas Kisses’ – the new album from Nick Capaldi
Local musician Nick Capaldi has released a new album called ’12 Christmas Kisses’ featuring all original Christmas songs. He’s joined on the album by Aled Jones and Louise Marshall, plus a couple of KeeP 106 presenters! Andy Senior chatted ...
Countryside Matters – Insect Special 25.11.24
In this special programme presented by Jenny Devitt we hear from a bumblebee expert who is concerned about agri-chemicals, a local farmer explains the challenges farmers face when unwanted insects invade crops and a gardening expert discusses insect friendly ...
Poundbury Christmas Market is another huge success
The 30th November saw another Poundbury Christmas Market held in and around Crown Square. Large numbers of folk turned out to purchase unique gifts and sample some of the delicious food and drink from the very many local artisan ...
