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500 more homes again proposed for Wool
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporting Service.
A 500-home development is again being promoted on Lulworth Estate farmland at Wool.
The proposal includes a 70-bed care facility and commercial units with large areas of open space.
It was first suggested in 2019 ...
Man taken to hospital following affray in Weymouth
Police officers investigating a reported affray in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
The incident occurred at around 10.25pm on Monday 8 December 2025 in St Thomas Street involving a group of men.
A man aged in his 40s ...
National Recognition for DSAA at 2025 Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence
The team at Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) were recognised at this year’s Air Ambulances UK Awards of Excellence, coming out winners in two categories and earning high commendations in two others.
The awards which took place on 3rd ...
Little learners bring big smiles to Cheriton Care Home
Children from Prince of Wales Pre-School in Dorchester brought smiles, songs, and boundless energy to residents at nearby Cheriton Care Home during a special cross-generational activity session hosted by Truth be Told from Dorchester Family Church.
Just a short stroll ...
Possible cable to be installed under River Frome to improve local broadband
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporting Service.
An underground cable could be fitted beneath a Dorset river to improve local broadband services.
Wessex Internet wants to drill horizontally under the River Frome close to the West Stafford bypass.
The company says it ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporting Service.
The four councils which make up the Wessex Partnership are urging ministers to allow the area to move forward and hold mayoral elections in 2027.
The statement came after a debate on devolution at ...
If Weymouth Football Club didn’t get bad luck they wouldn’t get any luck at all.
The Terras ran out on to the park at Alwyns Lane to play Chertsey Town minus a registered goalkeeper due to Ben Clark’s late illness ...
Recent news items
- Dorset Sunflower Trail donates over £15,000 to Dorset County Hospital Charity Appeal
- NHS thanks frontline teams for getting vaccinated and helping keep Dorset safe this winter
- Serious injuries sustained by man following assault in Weymouth
- Appeal following suspicious incident in Wool
- Weymouth Harbour walls works
- More town centre flats above business sites
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Nick Billings is up with the lark to ease us into a new day
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Below are the next 5 upcoming events. There’s much more in the Local Events Diary…
Fri 7 Nov to Fri 12 Dec
Energy Efficient Cooking Course
9:30 am to 11:30 am
Location: St Francis Church, Merredin Close, Littlemoor, Weymouth, DT3 6SJDiscover new cooking techniques, save money, and reduce food waste! Littlemoor, Weymouth’s 6-week energy-efficient cooking course. Join us for FREE!
Contact: Friendly Food Club | 01202 057100 | Email | Web | MapWed 10 Dec
Christmas meal at The Walnut Grove
Location: The Walnut Grove, 25 Durngate Street, Dorchester, DT1 1JP6:30 pm for 7:00 pm. Come and join us for a Christmas meal at The Walnut Grove, Durngate Street, Dorchester. Please book one week in advance and contact Rosemary for menu choices, also to be submitted one week in advance.
Contact: The Loyal Hand in Hand Lodge of Oddfellows | 07788436797 | Email | MapFri 12 Dec
Christmas coffee morning
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Crossways Village Hall, Moigne Combe Road, Crossways, DT2 8JACome to our Christmas coffee morning and bring and buy sale. There will be a prize for the best Christmas jumper and Christmas Hat.
Contact: The Loyal Hand in Hand Lodge of Oddfellows | 07788436797 | Email | MapSat 13 Dec
Christmas Wreath workshop with Chelsea Gold medalist Denise
Location: Frampton Village Hall, Dorchester Road, Frampton, DT2 9NG10:00 am. Christmas Wreath making, Frampton Village Hall DT2 9NF Saturday 13th December 10am. Come and make your own Christmas wreath, with Chelsea Gold Medallist Denise Jones. All materials and refreshments provided Oddfellow Members £40/Guests £55.
Contact: The Loyal Hand in Hand Lodge of Oddfellows | 07788436797 | Email | MapSat 13 Dec
Britten 'A Ceremony of Carols'
12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
Location: St Peter’s Church, High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1 XAJoin us at St Peter’s Church Dorchester for our free Christmas lunchtime concert. This is a performance of Benjamin Britten’s ‘A Ceremony of Carols’ sung by vocal consort and accompanied by harpist, Marni Lai. Admission is free and all are very welcome. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org
Contact: Music at St Peter’s | 01305250719 | Email | Web | MapOn demand, at your convenience
The Sunflower Trail raises another magnificent amount for DCH
KeeP 106 is delighted to support the Dorchester Sunflower Trail organised by Hazel Hoskin and her family at Maiden Castle Farm. This year a magnificent amount of £15,000 was raised towards the Emergency and Critical Care Appeal, taking the ...
Countryside Matters programme 50, 24.11.25
Just one item in this edition of Countryside Matters, which is a wonderful and inspirational project, Skool Beanz, the brainchild of Lara Honnor, who tells her personal story of dealing with cancer and how that led to her setting ...
The wonderful Amy Mayes and George Hall perform for us live in the studio
The title says it all. Local musicians Amy Mayes, with guitarist George Hall, performed some of her songs live in the Keep 106 studio. KeeP 106 is keen to support local music talent and this was the second time ...
Christmas begins at Brewery Square
On Saturday the 29th November, Keep 106 attended the Brewery Square Christmas lights switch on event. Lots of families gathered in the square with entertainment provided by the Mad Melodies pop and Rock choir, gliding fairies, jugglers and an ...
The Carol Trains return to Swanage Railway
The popular Carol Trains put on by the Swanage Heritage Railway, which had stopped a few years ago mainly due to the pandemic, are returning this year. Our presenter Peter Foster, a railway enthusiast and volunteer for the Swanage ...
Surviving fire, flood and running aground on the Northwest Passage
Ella Hibbert is the first British woman to complete the infamous Northwest Passage. Ella sailed single-handed from England to Alaska, via Iceland, Greenland, and Canada, over a 4½ month period. Ella faced many challenges and setbacks, such as flooding, ...
