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Police to focus on reducing violent crime and anti-social behaviour

Police to focus on reducing violent crime and anti-social behaviour

Dorset Police is working with partners to ensure residents, visitors and businesses can enjoy a ‘good safe summer’.

Earlier this week, the Force hosted two events alongside  Dorset Council, Weymouth Town Council, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue, Business Improvement ...

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Littlemoor Family Hub – coming soon

Littlemoor Family Hub – coming soon

Families in Littlemoor will soon benefit from a Family Hub, bringing together essential services and support under one roof.

Families in Littlemoor will soon benefit from a Family Hub, bringing together essential services and support under one roof.

The new Littlemoor ...

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Search for wanted man with links to Weymouth

Search for wanted man with links to Weymouth

Police officers are appealing for information from the public as they carry out enquiries to locate a wanted man with links to Weymouth.

Meron Habtu, aged 21, is wanted on prison recall after failing to comply with the terms of ...

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Dorset Police officer admits non-fatal strangulation offence

Dorset Police officer admits non-fatal strangulation offence

A Dorset Police officer who has pleaded guilty to an offence committed during an altercation in Weymouth will now face formal misconduct proceedings.

Police Constable Tyler McWalter, aged 30, appeared at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 20 March 2025, where ...

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Councillors support the increase in supply of affordable homes in Dorset

Councillors support the increase in supply of affordable homes in Dorset

Councillors voted on 20th March to support an increase in the supply of affordable homes in Dorset. This will be achieved through use of council-owned land and buildings and by leasing more homes across the county.

Four approaches to increase ...

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Weekend Sports Preview

Weekend Sports Preview

Weymouth Football Club’s senior men travel to Hardenhuish Park to play Chippenham Town on Saturday with their Nation League South survival hanging by a thread.

Twenty-third in the league table, 13 points adrift from safety and 7 games remaining to ...

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Invitation to join in the 35th Great Dorset Beach Clean

Invitation to join in the 35th Great Dorset Beach Clean

Litter Free Dorset has announced the 35th Great Dorset Beach Clean will take place from 5th to 13th April 2025, and everyone is invited to join in this community effort to keep our coastline in  pristine condition. This year’s ...

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Below are the next 5 upcoming events. There’s much more in the Local Events Diary

Sat 29 Mar
Encore Singers free concert
Location: United Church, South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1BY

7:30 pm. The popular Encore Singers will present a FREE concert featuring songs from the shows, and young flautist Myeongsuk Ha’s solo. Refreshments available. A voluntary collection will be held in aid of Read Easy South Dorset, who provide free, one-to-one tuition for adults over 18 who have reading difficulties.

Contact: Read Easy South Dorset | 07794135238 | EmailWebMap
Sat 29 Mar
Wild wetland bird walk
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, BH13 7EE

Brownsea Island is a haven for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Our guided walks, led by an expert Dorset Wildlife Trust ranger, take you through the island’s vibrant wetlands. After your birdwatching adventure, relax with a light bite at the harbour-front café. Note, these walks are repeated on 26th April, 24th May, 28th June, 20th Sept and 18th Oct. See website for details.

Contact: National Trust | 0344 249 1895 | EmailWebMap
Sat 29 Mar
Come and Sing Carmina Burana with West Dorset Singers
1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: St Swithun’s Church, North Allington, Bridport, DT6 5DX

Do you already love singing? Would you like to experience singing with a big choir? Do you wonder if you are a singer but are not sure? Bridport’s WDS invite you to Come-&-Sing selections from Carmina Burana with them under Matt Kingston, the WDS Music Director. Registration from 1pm. An informal performance, also in the church, starts at 4.30 pm and everyone is welcome. Entry for this is free.

Contact: West Dorset Singers | 07528 105977 | EmailWebMap
Sat 5 Apr
All aboard the Mary Rose – Courtlye Musick
Location: Buckland Newton Village Hall, Major’s Common, Buckland Newton, DT2 7BZ

3:00 pm. Free concert with refreshments available. Henry VIII’s favourite ship – the Mary Rose – sank 480 years ago this year. His reign and the life of the Mary Rose coincide almost exactly. Discover more and hear music of the time played in costume by Courtlye Musick on instruments including the types found on board this remarkable ship. Donations invited to support Dorset Rural Music School.

Contact: Courtlye Musick | 01305854915 | EmailWebMap
Sat 5 Apr to Mon 21 Apr
Easter egg trail on Brownsea Island
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, BH13 7EE

Celebrate Easter with an exciting woodland adventure at Brownsea Island! Embark on our fun, interactive trail to discover the amazing lives of birds. And don’t forget, there’s a tasty chocolate prize waiting for you at the finish!

Contact: National Trust | 01202 707744 | EmailWebMap

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Dorchester’s Covid Day of Reflection, 9th March 2025

Tuesday March 11th, 2025
Dorchester's Covid Day of Reflection, 9th March 2025

On Sunday 9th March 2025 Dorchester Town Council marked National Covid Day at the Bandstand in the Borough Gardens with a quiet moment of reflection. Members of the local community  were invited to join the Mayor and others to ...

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Commonwealth Day 2025

Tuesday March 11th, 2025
Commonwealth Day 2025

Commonwealth Day 2025 was held on 10th March and a short ceremony was held at the Memorial Corner outside County Hall in Dorchester. Speeches were given by the Chair of Dorset Council Cllr Stella Jones MBE, HM Lord-Lieutenant Mr ...

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An update from Pastor Mark Topp

Wednesday March 5th, 2025
An update from Pastor Mark Topp

A regular contributor to KeeP 106 is Mark Topp, the Pastor at Dorchester’s Storehouse Church in Cambridge Road. After a gap of some months during which he took a sabbatical, Mark made a welcome return to the studio with ...

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A session with local musician Will Adams talking to Andy Senior

Tuesday March 4th, 2025
A session with local musician Will Adams talking to Andy Senior

Today, Will Adams makes a welcome return to Keep 106. Will has been spending some creative time in Spain and France and performed some of his songs live in the studio. Keep in mind that some events mentioned in ...

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Becoming a screenwriter in mid-life

Tuesday March 4th, 2025
Becoming a screenwriter in mid-life

A recent guest on our drivetime show was local musician and writer, Norny B. Approaching the age of 50 Norny decided she needed a new challenge which resulted in becoming a screenwriter. Norny described her journey which, amongst other ...

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Countryside Matters 17.02.25

Sunday March 2nd, 2025
Countryside Matters 17.02.25

In this edition we hear that the RSPB is discouraging people from using bird tables • Jane Adams reveals some lesser know facts about tadpoles and encourages us all to make a pond, no matter how small • Farmer ...

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