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Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Dorchester’s ‘money pit’ Corn Exchange is about to cost more with a fresh round of repairs needed to the important listed public building.
Since 2023/24 around £3million has been spent securing and improving the building – ...
Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A countryside café is applying for a licence to sell alcoholic drinks.
The Rusty Duck, on a former farmyard site near Bockhampton, is asking for a Premises Licence from 9am until 10pm daily, with extra hours ...
Appeal for information following assault in Weymouth
Police officers investigating an assault in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
It is reported that at around 3am on Wednesday 5 August 2026, a man was assaulted by a group of men and ...
The Step 4 Non-League Football Season kicks off in full on Saturday with 2 of our local clubs going head-to-head at the Bob Lucas Stadium, where Weymouth play hosts to their neighbours from over the Ridgeway, Dorchester.
The Terras have ...
Green light given for Old Rooms refurb
Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
The FRESH look is planned for the harbourside Old Rooms pub in Weymouth.
Plans for refurbishment works, both to the in and outside public areas, have been given the green light by Dorset Council – along ...
Appeal following report of outraging public decency in Weymouth
Police 0fficers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a report of outraging public decency in Weymouth.
It is reported that at around 9.45pm on Saturday 1 August 2026 a man was seen performing an ...
Thousands of Dorset’s hidden carers urged to come forward for support
Thousands of people across Dorset could be providing unpaid care for a loved one, friend or neighbour without realising they are entitled to support.
Dorset Council is encouraging residents to recognise their caring role and find out what help is ...
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Below are the next 5 upcoming events. There’s much more in the Local Events Diary…
Thu 6 Aug to Sat 15 Aug
Weymouth Lifeboat Week
Location: All over Weymouth and Portland, Weymouth, A whole week of events for everyone from Music, Crabbing Event, Emergency Services Vehicles, Funday at Nothe Gardens, plus the highlights are the Weymouth Lifeboat Crew showing you what our lifeboats do in 2 separate displays, one in Newton’s Cove on Saturday 8th August at 16.00 and the second one at Bowleaze Cove on Wednesday 12th August at 18.45, RNLI Fest and Silent Disco at the Closet on the 15th.
Contact: Weymouth Lifeboat Fundraising Team | 07917163459 | Email | WebSun 9 Aug
Dorchester Vegan Market Festival
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Maumbury Rings, Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 1TYThe Dorchester Vegan Market Festival returns outdoors to the historic Maumbury Rings Roman Amphitheatre this Summer! With FREE ENTRY to 50+ stalls of 100% vegan products. A great family event with delicious food and drink, live lunchtime music plus an Inflatable Play Zone with bouncy castles and slides, an additional attraction for the children. Not just for vegans!
Contact: Dorchester Vegan Market | 07837584143 | Email | Web | MapMon 10 Aug
An Afternoon of tabletop games
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: PIP Cafe, St John Way, Poundbury, DT1 1FGCome and join The Oddfellows for an afternoon of table top games. Come and play or learn to play: Scrabble, Upwords, Bananagrams, Rummicub, mah jong, Cribbage and much much more at PIP cafe on Poundbury. This is a free event. Refreshments including homemade cake.
Contact: The Loyal Hand in Hand Lodge of Oddfellows | 07788436797 | Email | MapFri 14 Aug
Coffee morning and Bring and Buy
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Crossways Village Hall, Moigne Combe Road, Crossways, Dorchester, DT2 8JACoffee and get together and bring at buy at Crossways village hall. Raising money for charity.
Contact: The Loyal Hand in Hand Lodge of Oddfellows | 01305 853125 | MapSun 16 Aug
Chesil Bank Country Fayre
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Portesham Recreation Ground, Portesham, DT3 4HFCelebrating refurbishment of rec ground & new permissive path from Portesham. Live music by Talia and Jurassic Beats, traditional, local crafts, local foods and drink, family dog show, scarecrow competition, treasure hunt, bake-off competition, face-painting, children’s activities and races, parents’ race. Free entry and free parking.
Contact: Chesil Bank Parish Council | 07814016971 | Email | Web | MapOn demand, at your convenience
Local musician William Frampton performs live in the studio
Today local musician William Frampton joined Andy Senior in the Keep 106 studio to perform a selection of his original songs live…
Advice on how to prevent fires from an expert
With the current hot weather and prolonged dry conditions, the risk of fires starting is exceptionally high. To help reduce this risk, Dave Adamson, Group Manager at Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, spoke to Andy Senior and ...
A forthcoming fascinating podcast called ‘Beyond The Lines’ will feature the stories of older people
We welcomed to the studio Sarah Rampton from the charity In Jolly Good Company which runs activity days for older people, and local video producer Gary Jarman. They are embarking on a new podcast which will focus on aging ...
It’s almost time for the sunflower selfies!
The Dorset Sunflower Trail at Maiden Castle Farm returns for a sixth summer. The trail opens on Tuesday 28th July, and is open daily from 11am, with last entries at 4pm – look out for some evening sessions too! ...
New book celebrates Thomas Hardy’s pubs
Today we raised a glass to Thomas Hardy’s pubs! Hostelries, inns, bars and hotels feature throughout Hardy’s novels, short stories and poems, from the famous Peter’s Finger on Mixen Lane in The Mayor of Casterbridge to the Buck’s Head ...
Another event to keep us amused – pulling a Boeing 737 aeroplane!
Home-Start Wessex is an organisation which offers friendship, practical and emotional support to families with young children living in Dorset who are having difficulties for a variety of different reasons such as poor mental health, postnatal depression, disability, domestic ...
