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Image appeal following reported theft of minibus in Weymouth
Do you recognise the man in the image below? If so Dorset Police would like to hear from you.
Police received a report at 11.15am on Sunday 22 September 2024 that a man and woman stole a minibus from an ...
Government ignores Dorset Council’s incinerator concerns according to council leader
In a statement released today, 18th November, Dorset Council Leader Nick Ireland says he is disappointed in the reply he has received from MPs regarding the proposed Portland Incinerator development. The statement reads:
Cllr. Nick Ireland, Leader of Dorset Council, ...
Dorset Police supports Anti-Social Behaviour week 2024
Dorset Police and partners are encouraging communities to take a stand against anti-social behaviour (ASB) and highlight the actions that can be taken to tackle it during a week of targeted action.
Running from Monday 18 November to Sunday 24 ...
Dorset General Practice Alliance asks local people to share views on self care needs
The Dorset General Practice Alliance have launched a survey asking people in the county how confident they feel about managing their own health, when to self-treat illnesses and the type of information people find useful.
The Alliance, which represents all ...
Weymouth Football Club’s senior men’s team did one better than they managed on Bonfire Night when they returned to the Bob Lucas Stadium following their notable draw away against National League South leaders Weston Super Mare. The Terras travelled ...
Up to 500 people gather on Weymouth seafront to protest against the Portland Incinerator
Idris Martin reporting
If anyone had any doubts about the strength of opposition towards Portland Port, siting a waste incinerator within the port, then a protest march along Weymouth Esplanade on the morning of Saturday 16th November 2024 would probably ...
Witness appeal following serious assault in Dorchester
Dorset Police received a report that at around 5am on Sunday 10 November 2024 a man was assaulted by a group of men outside an address in London Road.
It was reported that the victim – a man aged in ...
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- Dorset Council facing increased pressures as budget gap grows
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Below are the next 5 upcoming events. There’s much more in the Local Events Diary…
Thu 21 Nov
Red squirrel walk and cream tea in the castle
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, BH13 7EEThe squirrels are foraging for their winter stores at this time of year and as the island is closed to the general public, they tend to be more visible. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to visit the island out of season and catch sight of the red squirrels. We’re working with the John Lewis Partnership to offer visitors the opportunity to visit the Castle and enjoy a delicious cream tea. (Third of four red squirrel walks. See also 28th November)
Contact: National Trust | 0344 2491895 | Email | Web | MapFri 22 Nov to Sat 23 Nov
Dorchester Drama's Blithe Spirit
Location: Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HFDorchester Drama are back at Dorchester Arts in November with their production of Noel Coward’s sparkling comedy Blithe Spirit. Performances are at 7:30 pm with a 2:00 pm matinee on the Saturday. Tickets (which are selling fast so don’t miss out) are £12 via the web link, email link or phone below.
Contact: Ruth Hayes | 01305 266926 | Email | Web | MapSat 23 Nov to Sun 1 Dec
A Hive of Creativity Winter Exhibition
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Jubilee Hall, Great Cranford Street, Poundbury, DT1 3BWOver 130 artists presenting a diverse selection of mediums and styles—from oils, acrylics, and watercolours to glass, metal, wood, ceramics, mosaics, and textiles—offering something to suit every taste and budget. It is amazing just how much artistic talent we have on our doorstep. To find out more follow the web link below.
Contact: Art in Poundbury | 07899914999 | Email | Web | MapSat 23 Nov
Christmas Bazaar
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location: The Trinity Club, Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TTLots of stalls including tombola, homemade preserves and cakes, pyrography, refreshments. Free entry, our proceeds are for Dorchester family support
Contact: Fundraising friends | 07709849701 | Email | Web | MapSat 23 Nov
Christmas Fayre
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: St. Nicholas Church, Dorchester Road, Broadwey, Weymouth, DT3 5DNLots of Wonderful Hand Crafted Items. Cake Stall / Tombola / Raffle & Café. Children can follow the Yuletide Trail . Free entry. We look forward to seeing you there.
Contact: St. Nicholas Church & St. Laurence Church | 07944617553 | Email | MapOn demand, at your convenience
Would you like to be more confident at public speaking? Casterbridge Speakers can help
The President of an organisation called Casterbridge Speakers, Rosie Barfoot, called in to explain the purpose of the Dorchester group, who are affiliated to Toastmasters International, which is to be better at public speaking and leadership with help from ...
The Samaritans – helping those in distress
A recent visitor to the studio was Alice from Weymouth Samaritans who called in to update us on their invaluable work providing a listening ear 24 hours a day to people in distress. The Samaritans are looking for volunteers ...
Councillors speak out at the Portland Incinerator protest in Weymouth
As has been widely reported over many months there is strong opposition to the development of a waste incinerator plant at Portland Port. The planning application was rejected by Dorset Council but the government overturned that decision and gave ...
Once again, as with the rest of the United Kingdom, Dorchester has remembered with the greatest respect those who have fallen in conflict over many years. Three acts of Remembrance have taken place, one on the Tenth of November, ...
Countryside Matters Special 28.10.24
Jenny Devitt went to visit multi-award-winning wildlife cameraman Hugh Miles and his wife Sue at their house not far from Wimborne to talk to Hugh and see the wonderful wildlife garden that they’ve spent several decades creating from scratch ...
Photo call launches crowdfunding appeal for statue of Dorset writer
Following a public vote, the remarkable Dorset writer and poet Sylvia Townsend Warner will finally be honoured with a long-overdue statue, enriching Dorchester’s literary and visual heritage. She will be the town’s first non-royal statue of a woman, joining ...
