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Our local football clubs have a busy Easter weekend ahead.
This afternoon, already relegated from the National League, South Weymouth entertain Salisbury City at the Bob Lucas Stadium, and Southern Premier League promotion-chasing Dorchester visits relegation-threatened Frome Town. Then, on ...
The Great Dorset Beach Clean Sweeps the Coast
Dorset Council’s Litter Free Dorset Support Officer, Emma Jackson, has told KeeP 106 that the 35th Great Dorset Beach Clean has concluded with remarkable success, showcasing the power of community spirit and dedication to protecting our beautiful coastline. Over ...
Dorset pupils get their first pick of primary school
Families in Dorset are finding out which schools their young children will join in September, with the majority getting their choice.
From Wednesday April 16th parents and carers will be able to check their application to see whether they have ...
Sport Extra – West Dorset Indoor Cricket League report
Weymouth 155-2 beat Martinstown 150 by four wickets.
Weymouth clinched the West Dorset Indoor League Division One crown with a perfect record following a four-wicket win over Martinstown in the final at Redlands.
Having finished top of the group after victories ...
All welcome to attend the informal Annual Town Meeting
Dorchester Town Council is to hold the Annual Town Meeting on 9th May from 11 am to 1pm in the Corn Exchange.
The meeting is an opportunity for the public to see how local democracy is working by meeting local ...
Already relegated from the National League South, Weymouth had little more than pride to play for at Maidstone on Saturday. However, the Terras managed to deny the Stones all 3 league points with the game remaining goalless.
Dorchester moved back ...
Lower end of Dorchester’s South Street now open for pedestrians
As scheduled, a pedestrian walkway opposite the site of the Gorge Café fire on Dorchester’s South Street opened on Friday afternoon.
The walkway safely reconnects both sides of the street. Shoppers can now also get to South Street via Hardye ...
Recent news items
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- Protect yourself and your family this spring with COVID-19 vaccinations now available near you
- Dorset Police target road safety on the Chickerell to Bridport coast road
- 11th April – the deadline to apply for VE Day Street party road closure
- Weekend Sports Report
- Update – wanted Weymouth man has been located
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What’s On, April 2025 and Easter Events
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 7EECelebrate 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 | Email | Web | MapFri 18 Apr
Rutter’s Requiem
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: St Peter’s Church, High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XAMusic at St Peter’s offer a devotional performance of Rutter’s Requiem for Good Friday. Admission free.
Contact: Music at St Peter’s Dorchester | Email | Web | MapMon 21 Apr
Easter Egg Rolling
Location: The Great Field, St John’s Way, Poundbury, DT1 2NHFrom 10am. Prizes for the best decorated eggs and the eggs that roll the furthest. All ages welcome, categories 0-5 years, 5-10 years, 10-15 years and 15+ years. Plus Easter themed activities including Say Hello to the lambs.
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Track Dogs at Dorchester Arts
7:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Location: Dorchester Arts, Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HF2025 will see the release of Track Dogs’ 11th album, but this one is a little special. The Essential Track Dogs; Tracks Laid, Tracks Covered will be a double CD featuring the best of their originals and cover tracks. The band are delighted to return to Dorchester Arts as part of their biggest UK tour to date!
Contact: Firebrand Music | 01305 266926 | Email | Web | MapSat 26 Apr
All aboard the Mary Rose – Courtlye Musick
Location: St Nicolas Church, Dorchester Road, Broadwey, Weymouth, DT3 5LW3:00 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 and St Nicholas & St Lawrence Primary School.
Contact: Courtlye Musick | 01305854915 | Email | Web | MapOn demand, at your convenience
Stronghold Of Happiness – a radio play by a local author
KeeP 106 is proud to present its first radio play by a local author and performed by local actors.
‘Stronghold of Happiness’ by Devina Symes is performed by the New Hardy Players and members of other drama groups in Dorchester. ...
Reporting from the 1610 Sports Centre Open Day 2025
On 16th April Dorchester’s 1610 Sports Centre in Coburg Road held another open day when the venue held various free activities ranging from baby swim lessons to exercise classes and even bike marking with Dorset Police. Several other organisations ...
Our excellent fortnightly talk programme presented by Jenny Devitt featuring topics including farming, gardening, wildlife and the environment. In this programme: a taste of what’s to come in the Cerne Giant Festival which is nearly upon us • Toads ...
Our programme on all things countryside and the outdoors: farming, gardening, wildlife and the environment. ‘Countryside Matters’ brings you mostly Dorset topics but further afield, too. In this programme: The first butterflies of the year have been spotted. We’ll ...
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 ...
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 ...
