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Eight years jail for drug driver who caused a fatal collision near Dorchester
A drug driver who caused a fatal collision in West Dorset has been sentenced at court.
Joshua Jack Craven, aged 22 and of Trinity Way, Bridport, appeared at Bournemouth Crown Court on Thursday 12 December 2024 after admitting causing death ...
Following their FA Trophy fourth-round exploits on Tuesday evening at Huish Park, where Weymouth returned to the Bob Lucas Stadium after beating their full-time arch-rivals Yeovil by 2 goals to one, courtesy of a brace of goals from the ...
Weymouth man charged with attempted murder
A man has been charged following an investigation by detectives into a report of a serious assault in Weymouth, with officers continuing to appeal for any witnesses to come forward.
Dorset Police received a report at 8.12pm on Tuesday 10 ...
When are my bins going to be collected over Christmas? – let us tell you
As well as your collection date changing over the Christmas period, the crews might pick up your waste at a different time of day than usual. Therefore, Dorset Council asks that you put your containers out on the correct ...
Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner holds Facebook Live event on the issue of shoplifting
Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick, held a special Facebook Live event last week to discuss the issue of shoplifting, along with representatives from Dorset Police.
During the online event, the PCC along with Assistant Chief Constable Mark Callaghan ...
Dorset Police urges residents to protect themselves from fraudsters this Christmas
Dorset Police is supporting Action Fraud’s 12 Frauds of Christmas campaign for residents to have a #FraudFreeXmas.
When celebrating this festive season people are being encouraged to have a #FraudFreeXmas and stay alert to fraudsters taking advantage of the time ...
Fire crews return to South Street to deal with ‘hot spots’
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue have had crews in attendance this morning (11th December) to deal with some hot spots within the collapsed building in South Street.
Fire crews will be carrying out regular re-inspections over the next few ...
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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 14 Dec
Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart Winter Concert
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Location: St Mary’s Church, Edward Road, Dorchester, DT1 2HLA concert of wonderful, melodic choral music from the masters. Dorchester Choral Society will sing: Beethoven Mass in C, Haydn St Nicholas Mass, Mozart Ave Verum Corpus. The works will be conducted by Colin Howard, accompanied by Paul Ellis (organ) and with soloists: Philippa Hardy (Soprano), Leonora Dawson Bowling (Alto), Edward Rimmer (Tenor) and Jonathan Prentice (Bass).
Contact: Dorchester Choral Society | 01305 261410 | Email | Web | MapSun 15 Dec
Dorchester Christmas Cracker
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Town Centre, Dorchester, DT1 1BA🎄A day for Christmas shopping, stalls and entertainment for the whole family. About 150 traders expected to line High West and High East Streets, Cornhill and both floors of the Corn Exchange (note High East and West streets will be closed to traffic). 🎅Santa Hat Parade at 12pm (meet at Old Tea House at 11:45am), entertainment outside St Peter’s Church from 12:30pm and live nativity in the United Church at 2:40pm. Santa, Paddington, Peter Rabbit, The Mayor, Town Crier and KeeP 106 will all be in attendance at Christmas Cracker 2024 🎄
Contact: Dorchester Chamber for Business | Email | Web | MapFri 20 Dec
Ben Waters Concert for local charity
Location: Ocean Room, Weymouth Pavilion, Weymouth, DT4 8ED7:30 pm. Ben Waters and Friends Charity Concert in the Ocean Room. Ben has helped many worthy causes and this will certainly be a great night, raising awareness and much needed funds for the Ducks & Drakes Charity supporting bowel cancer patients. More details and tickets here – weymouthpavilion.com/shows/ben-waters-friends-charity-night/
Contact: The Ducks and Drakes Cancer Trust | 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 | MapOn demand, at your convenience
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 ...
Disappointment of Weldmar Hospicecare and others at NHS funding cut
Announced today, Friday 29th November 2024, is the intention of NHS Dorset to withdraw funding of £400,000 to Weldmar Hospicecare as of April 2025. In this report Weldmar’s Chief Executive, Caroline Hamblett, and the Home Team Lead, Ali Caldwell, ...
UPDATED: Light Up A Life to support Weldmar Hospicecare this Christmas
Note, since the interview below was made a change of venue for the Weymouth event has been announced due to the forecast of strong winds, etc. An indoor service will be held at Willowbed Hall in Chickerell on Sunday ...
DT @ 1 – David & Jade entertain on a Saturday
The title DT @ 1 is derived from the fact that David Taylor (DT) presents his show at 1 o’clock on a Saturday. The postcode for Dorchester happens to be DT1…see what we did there? He is joined by ...
