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Weymouth man jailed after assaulting a paramedic and breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order

Weymouth man jailed after assaulting a paramedic and breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order

A man has been jailed after assaulting an emergency worker and breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) previously secured by Weymouth and Portland Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT).

Nigel Shaun Treadwell, 47 and of Weymouth, was sentenced at Poole Magistrates’ Court ...

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Weekend Sports Preview

Weekend Sports Preview

The Dorset & Wilts Senior Men’s Rugby team are just one game away from the Bill Beaumont County Championship Final at Twickenham, but on Saturday, they must overcome the challenge of Hertfordshire on Chippenham’s all-weather pitch.

So far, the Twin ...

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Could you help Citizens Advice make a difference to local people most in need?

Could you help Citizens Advice make a difference to local people most in need?

Citizens Advice Central Dorset are looking for new trustees to join its charity trustee board.

The charity is focussed on providing information and advice for local communities to help solve the problems they face in challenging times.

Citizens Advice Central Dorset ...

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Family tribute following fatal collision in Dorchester

Family tribute following fatal collision in Dorchester

A family tribute has been issued for a man who very sadly died in a fatal road traffic collision in Dorchester.

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

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Dorset residents urged to have their say on allocation of housing

Dorset residents urged to have their say on allocation of housing

There are 6,839 people on Dorset Council’s housing register with around 500 new applicants joining every month and those residents in greatest housing need are being urged to have their say on how social housing and affordable homes are ...

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The New Hardy Players perform ‘A Few Crusted Characters’ at various locations during June

The New Hardy Players perform ‘A Few Crusted Characters’ at various locations during June

A cavalcade of camaraderie is travelling through Dorset over the next two weekends, bringing some of Thomas Hardy’s lesser known stories to life in four of the county’s most breathtaking outdoor settings.

To celebrate their 20th anniversary, the New Hardy ...

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Skateboarder assaulted in Weymouth

Skateboarder assaulted in Weymouth

At around 7pm on Friday 30 May 2025 a man aged in his 20s was riding a skateboard in the area of Brunswick Terrace when he was pulled from the board by another man and assaulted.

Police are appealing for ...

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KeeP Driving
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The Swinging 60s
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KeeP It Brass
the best of brass band music with Mike Streeter
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Geoff Atherton's Americana Lounge
Big G welcomes you to inspired American roots music. Featuring Americana, Country, Folk, Blues, Gospel and old time Rock and Roll. Your weekend starts here
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Black On Track
Matt Black presents new artists and music from around the world
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NightLine
Music & memories throughout the night, with the latest news on the hour and various items from our Listen Again collection at approximately a quarter past each hour 
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Below are the next 5 upcoming events. There’s much more in the Local Events Diary

Sat 7 Jun
Coffee Morning and Car Boot/table sale
9:00 am to 11:45 am
Location: Crossways Youth & Community Centre, Old Farm Way, Crossways, DT2 8TU

Coffee morning with bacon rolls, homemade cakes. books, bric a brac and craft stalls. Table spaces available. Please contact cycc@mail.com email link below.

Contact: Crossways Youth & Community Centre | 07763 669 269 | EmailMap
Sat 7 Jun
Holy Trinity Parish Fete
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: Holy Trinity Parish Centre, Culliford Road, Dorchester, DT1 1QG

Holy Trinity Parish Fete will be held at the Parish Centre, Culliford Road. Adults £1 and children free. Several stalls, tombola, raffle, international food. Please come and support us. We will move indoors if the weather is unkind to us. Look forward to seeing you on Saturday.

Contact: Holy Trinity Church | 07941859461 | EmailMap
Sat 7 Jun
Piddletrenthide and Plush Village Fete
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Location: The Manor House, Piddletrenhide, DT2 7QX

Join us for a fun-filled day of activities, catering to all ages – including two very special Hairy Coo guests! Games, skittles, village stocks, junior tug of war, bouncy castle, kids enterainer Smarty Pants the Clown, music from Nina Garcia, bar and BBQ. Traditional stalls, cream teas, cash raffle and Dog Show. All set in the beautiful grounds of this 18 century Manor House.

Contact: Piddletrenthide and Plush Village Fete Committee | WebMap
Sat 7 Jun to Sun 8 Jun
Cattistock Open Gardens
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: Cattistock Village, Duck Street, Cattistock, DT2 0JJ

Walk around 18 beautiful gardens of all shapes and sizes.Join us in the village hall for delicious homemade cakes, teas and coffees and stock up on your plants at the popular plant stall. The children of the village have designed their World in a Pot display and there is a Grand Raffle with prizes including a gas barbeque, a barrow of beverages worth over £200 plus a Family Ticket to Abbotsbury.

Contact: Cattistock Open Gardens | 07976853989 | EmailWebMap
Sat 7 Jun
Charminster Village annual fete
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: Charminster House, Church Street, Charminster, DT2 9RD

Hi, our annual June fete is nigh. Entry £1.00, under 5’s free. An afternoon full of entertainment for everyone with all the usual stalls plus Tumbling Gymnastics, Classic Cars, Autumn on violin, Punch & Judy, Alpacas, singing from Chris Payn, Bouncy Castle. The Three Compasses with their beer tent, food and of course, the mighty Duck River Race. All proceeds for the Charminster Village amenities.

Contact: Charminster fete committee | 0745174471 | EmailMap

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West Dorset Magazine – a great read for free!

Wednesday June 4th, 2025
West Dorset Magazine - a great read for free!

Another recent guest on our KeeP Driving show was Miranda Robertson from The West Dorset Magazine who came in to tell us about the magazine and what’s coming up in the next issue. Miranda also spoke about her career ...

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Fun, Games & Music in store for Piddletrehide & Plush Fete + some Hairy Coos!

Wednesday June 4th, 2025
Fun, Games & Music in store for Piddletrehide & Plush Fete + some Hairy Coos!

We welcomed to the studio Suzy Rushbrook and Tony Brooker who talked about some of this year’s attractions at the Piddletrenthide and Plush Village Fete including two very special (and very hairy) guests! The charming Hairy Coos are local ...

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Local musician George Hall in session at KeeP 106

Tuesday June 3rd, 2025
Local musician George Hall in session at KeeP 106

KeeP 106 frequently aims to promote local musicians and we were pleased to welcome to the studio George Hall. George talked about his life in music and played some live acoustic numbers. We also heard some tracks from his ...

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A musical treat – Sam Brown’s Fabulous Portesham Ukulele Band

Monday June 2nd, 2025
A musical treat - Sam Brown's Fabulous Portesham Ukulele Band

We were delighted to welcome to the studio the infectious fun sound of members from Sam Brown’s Fabulous Portesham Ukulele Band. They will be one of the acts performing at this year’s Chesil Rocks festival on 21st June. The ...

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Countryside Matters, Rivers Special 26.05.25

Monday June 2nd, 2025
Countryside Matters, Rivers Special 26.05.25

We hear first from Campaigns Manager for The Rivers Trust, Emma Brisdion, about the Big River Watch held just a few weeks ago, and what that was all about – and the importance for her of clean, healthy rivers.

Graham ...

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‘A Few Crusted Characters’ by Thomas Hardy coming soon to a venue near you

Monday June 2nd, 2025
'A Few Crusted Characters' by Thomas Hardy coming soon to a venue near you

A Few Crusted Characters is one of Thomas Hardy’s lesser known works which is about to be performed at various venues from 6th June (see poster below). The 90 minute performance will be followed by country dancing and one ...

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