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Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge

Our sports reporter Idris Martin tells us that preparations for the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge are well underway on Lodmoor Country Park, which marks the midpoint of the 100 KM course.

Technicians have erected welfare, feeding, and medical support stations ...

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Cyclist airlifted to hospital following collision with car in Dorchester

Cyclist airlifted to hospital following collision with car in Dorchester

Police officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a serious injury collision in Dorchester.

Dorset Police received a report at 7.35am on Friday 16 May 2025 of a collision in Bridport Road involving a ...

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Weekend Sports Preview

Weekend Sports Preview

The Tribute League Rugby Competition may well be over, but that signals the start of the Men’s and Women’s RFU County Championships, and Dorset and Wits kick off their campaigns this weekend.

The Senior Men’s squad are past winners of ...

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Vehicle and tools stolen in Dorchester – police appeal for information

Vehicle and tools stolen in Dorchester - police appeal for information

Officers investigating the thefts of a vehicle and tools in Dorchester are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

It was reported that at around 4.20pm on Sunday 4 May 2025 a Citroen Cactus was stolen from an address ...

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Man due to appear in court following reported fail-to-stop collision in Dorchester

Man due to appear in court following reported fail-to-stop collision in Dorchester

A man is due to appear in court in connection with a reported fail-to-stop collision in Dorchester.

At around 6pm on Monday 11 November 2024 a collision occurred on Bridport Road near to the junction with Williams Avenue involving a ...

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Two men arrested on suspicion of murder following death of a man in Weymouth

Two men arrested on suspicion of murder following death of a man in Weymouth

Detectives are investigating the circumstances of the death of a man in Weymouth and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Dorset Police received a report at 7.32am on Tuesday 13 May 2025 that a man had been ...

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Appeal for information following attempted sexual assault in Weymouth

Appeal for information following attempted sexual assault in Weymouth

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant footage to come forward as they investigate a report of attempted sexual assault in Weymouth.

It was reported that between 6.55pm and 7.30pm on Saturday 10 May 2025 a woman aged ...

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Delightfully Different, every time

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David and Jade
1:00pm
DT @ 1
David Taylor, ably assisted by Jade Leahy, presents a two hour playlist and the facts behind the tracks
3:00pm
KeeP It Folk
Andy Worth explores the world of folk music and beyond. Today Andy explores the world of Prog and Folk Rock with some familiar performers and some you might never have heard about.
4:00pm
Mandy's Choice
An hour in the company of Mandy Sylvester and her eclectic selection of favourite music
5:00pm
Stafford's World
3 hours of great music and memories with Mark Stafford
8:00pm
Get On The Boogie Train
Clive Rawlings is your train driver for a couple of hours of blues/rock.
10:00pm
Late Night In The Attic
with Paul Peters
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Below are the next 5 upcoming events. There’s much more in the Local Events Diary

Sat 10 May to Sun 18 May
Dorchester Walking Festival
Location: Across Dorchester and local area,

This is an annual campaign that promotes the benefits of walking. It’s an opportunity to celebrate walking’s positive impact on physical health, mental wellbeing, and the environment – whether you do it for leisure, fitness or your daily commute. For full details and ticket sales of all the festival guided walks follow the web link below. Proceeds from the Festival walks will be donated to a charity chosen by the volunteer walk leaders.

Contact: Dorchester Town Council | 07983897051 | EmailWeb
Sat 17 May
Charlton Down Jumble Trail
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location: Around the village, Charlton Down, DT2 9UD

If you live in Charlton Down and want to be part of this, let me know. £10 a house which will be split between Weldmar and the Food Bank at the Dorford Centre. I am also looking for more raffle prizes, if anyone is able to help. Tickets are £1 a ticket/£5 a strip, this money will be shared between Weldmar, Food Bank, Jelly Tots & allotments.

Contact: Charlton Down Jumble trail | 07776178256 | EmailMap
Sat 17 May to Sun 18 May
Dorset Vegan MegaMarket
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Maumbury Rings, Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 1TY

Free entry – 50+ Vegan Stalls from local businesses offering delicious hot and cold food & drinks, yummy cakes, ice-creams, tasty cheeses and other fine cuisine. Along with health and beauty care, ethical clothing, eco-friendly products, jewellery, information & advice and more! If weather permits, there will be a Kid’s Inflatable Play Zone and exciting free Crystal Bowl & Gong Bath sessions.

Contact: Dorchester Vegan Market | 07837 584143 | EmailWebMap
Sat 17 May
Weymouth Model Railway Association Open Day 2025
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Upwey Memorial Hall, Victoria Avenue, Upwey, Weymouth, DT3 5NG

Variety of Club Exhibits, Sales Stands, Refreshments, Very Limited Parking, Good Access except to stage area. Admission Free (charity box near front door)

Contact: Weymouth Model Railway Association | 07397397029 | EmailWebMap
Sat 17 May to Sun 1 Jun
Open For Art 2025
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Weymouth, Portland, Dorchester and beyond,

The Open for Art Trail returns from 17 May to 1 June! Get ready to explore the vibrant world of local art! 60 talented local artists will be throwing open their studio doors & filling surprising venues across Weymouth, Portland, Dorchester and beyond. It’s free, it’s friendly, and it’s the perfect way to discover amazing local art. Pick up a brochure locally & follow @openforartdorset on Facebook.

Contact: Open For Art 2025 orgainsed by Artwey CIC | EmailWeb

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Open for Art taking place in Dorset very soon

Wednesday May 14th, 2025
Open for Art taking place in Dorset very soon

Open for Art 2025 is taking place from May 17th to June 1st across Weymouth, Portland, Dorchester and beyond. From paintings, sculpture and photography to jewellery, ceramics and textiles, a rich variety of work will be showcased across 26 ...

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Coming to Nothe Fort – stories from WWII as told by children of today

Wednesday May 14th, 2025
Coming to Nothe Fort - stories from WWII as told by children of today

On Tuesday next 20th May, schoolchildren from several schools will be gathering at the Nothe Fort to present ‘Children of World War 2’, an audio drama series. Alistair Nisbet from the organisers ScreenPLAY called in to the studio and ...

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Reporting from the Hardy Half plus pictures

Tuesday May 13th, 2025
Reporting from the Hardy Half plus pictures

The annual Hardy Half Marathon was held at Dorchester Rugby Club on 11th May, another successful event with around 270 runners taking part. KeeP 106 was in attendance to provide PA services and commentary from Nick Billings. Here’s an ...

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Riding for the Disabled providing life-changing experiences for disabled children

Monday May 12th, 2025
Riding for the Disabled providing life-changing experiences for disabled children

Barbara Rawlings and Alison King from the Milton Abbas Riding for the Disabled Group joined Andy Senior to tell us about how they provide the opportunity for young disabled children to ride ponies and explain the benefits that the ...

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Countryside Matters 28.04.25

Monday May 12th, 2025
Countryside Matters 28.04.25

In today’s programme – Jane Adams puts the case for the somewhat annoying wasp! They can be very beneficial and interesting insects • We hear about ‘nature literacy’ and our general ignorance of the natural world. It could be ...

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The VE Day 80 Beacon lighting event in Dorchester

Sunday May 11th, 2025
The VE Day 80 Beacon lighting event in Dorchester

On the 80th anniversary of VE Day beacon lighting events were held all over the UK to celebrate that occasion and the ending of WWII in Europe. In Dorchester the beacon which stands in the town’s Salisbury Field was ...

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