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Witness appeal following reported robbery on Portland
Police officers continuing to investigate a reported robbery on Portland are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Dorset Police received a report at around 7.30pm on Saturday 12 September 2026 that a man aged in his ...
Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A campaining group say the need to protect Dorset today is as urgent as it was a century ago.
The audience at an event in Milton Abbey to mark 100 years of the Campaign to Protect ...
Beer Drinkers Pub of the Year 2026
by Rich Gabe, West Dorset CAMRA Press Officer.
In conjunction with the launch of the 2027 Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) bestselling book, “The Good Beer Guide” and national “Cask Ale” week, West Dorset CAMRA are proud to announce that ...
Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
CHANGES have been agreed to the new multi-million pound Dorset County Hospital emergency and critical care project.
Work on the £100million scheme started just over a year ago with the building expected to open in 2027.
A ...
Dressed For Duty: Fashion, Function and the British Army, 1800 – 2026
‘Dressed For Duty: Fashion, Function and the British Army, 1800 – 2026’, is the latest temporary exhibition from The Keep Military Museum, Dorchester. The exhibition looks at the ever-changing style of uniform, from red coats to camouflage jackets and ...
Local filmmakers bring horror shorts to Plaza Dorchester for Halloween
Hallowe’en Hauntings to screen at Plaza Dorchester on October 30th, with all proceeds going to The Bus Shelter Dorset.
Plaza Dorchester is bringing bite-size scares to the big screen with Hallowe’en Hauntings, a night of short horror films curated by ...
Weymouth Football Club follow up their Southern League Division 1 goalless draw at Bullpit Lane against Hungerford on Tuesday evening with a FA Trophy tie away against 17th-placed Southern Premier South side Chippenham on Saturday.
The Terras showed remarkable commitment ...
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Below are the next 5 upcoming events. There’s much more in the Local Events Diary…
Tue 29 Sep
Dorchester-Bayeux Society film night: La Grande Vadrouille
Location: Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HF7:30 pm. Much-loved hilarious Franco-British comedy. Shot down over German-occupied France, an RAF crew is helped to escape by two characterful Frenchmen. Comedy/War adventure—Cert G (all ages). In French with subtitles. £6 cash or card on the door (members £5).
Contact: Dorchester-Bayeux Society | 01305854915 | Email | Web | MapWed 30 Sep
Dorchester Poverty Action Annual Open Meeting
Location: Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, DT1 1RR7:00 pm. Open meeting will this year feature speakers about social prescribers and the Access Wellbeing organisation. These groups help local people and could help you or those you work with. Social prescribers work with people of every age, who may be lonely or isolated, live with a long term condition or have complex social needs. Access Wellbeing again helps anyone over 18, providing early help to prevent concerns escalating whether it be finances, work or housing. Everyone welcome at the Dorford Centre on 30th September.
Contact: Dorchester Poverty Action | Email | Web | MapWed 30 Sep
Cash & Prize Bingo
7:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Location: Trinity Club, 38 Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TT7pm for 7:30pm start. The Lions Club of Dorchester & District proudly present a CASH & PRIZE Bingo evening. There is no entry fee – you and your friends can buy books and cards on the night to take part in what promises to be a fun occasion There is a top prize of £100, and any profits raised will be donated by the Lions to charitable causes.
Contact: Lions Club of Dorchester and District | 07515510181 | Email | Web | MapWed 30 Sep
DPA's Annual Open Meeting: Paths To Wellbeing
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, DT1 2AHFree event! Come and find out what a Social Prescriber based at your GP’s Surgery does, and what services do Access Wellbeing on High East Street provide. Everyone welcome!
Contact: Dorchester Poverty Action | 07952805056 | Email | Web | MapFri 2 Oct
Coffee and Chat at The Bull Hotel
Location: The Bull Hotel, 34 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LF10:00 am. Come and enjoy a coffee with the Oddfellows who have been part of the Bridport Community since 1881. The first coffee/tea is on The Oddfellows.
Contact: The Loyal Hand in Hand Lodge of Oddfellows | 07788436797 | Email | MapOn demand, at your convenience
The world famous triathlon returns to Weymouth on 20th September. Our sports reporter Idris Martin spoke to one participant…
There’s more info about Ironman 70.3 here: World famous triathlon makes 10th return to Dorset
A conversation with musician Dominic Crane
Musician Dominic Crane once encountered George Harrison in a halo of light and famous music producer Mike Hurst offered to work with him. He has opened for Mike & The Mechanics, George Ezra, Nick Heyward, Sharon Corr and Roachford. ...
Portland Museum – reflecting the dramatic history of the isle
Featuring dinosaurs, fossils, shipwrecks, smugglers and much more, Portland Museum, located near Rufus Castle and Church Ope Cove, has a fascinating collection of artifacts reflecting the history of a distinctive island community. Rob Hughes and Andrea Frankham-Hughes, trustees of ...
Hold Your Horses! Piddletrenthide Gets Ready for its Panto Race Night
In the current, changing economic climate, where village amenities are disappearing all the time, the residents of Piddletrenthide are making their own fun and raising much-needed funds for the village church in the process. The Hold your Horses event ...
Countryside Matters 67, 31.08.26
Jake Shaw-Sutton of small Cornish company Robotriks and his team are perfecting a robotic device designed to locate and pull up poisonous ragwort – a wild plant that’s excellent for insect life but not for livestock – particularly horses! ...
She Belongs Here – a free confidence community for women based in Dorset
After years of shrinking herself in corporate life and standing outside rooms she was always meant to be in, Amy Miller built ‘She Belongs Here’ from scratch. A growing community of women who are done waiting to feel ready ...
