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UPDATED: CCTV appeal following assault in Weymouth town centre
Police officers have identified three people following a CCTV appeal for an alleged assault in Weymouth town centre.
At around 4.30am on Sunday 5 July 2026, an altercation occurred on The Esplanade.
Two men – aged 19 and 20 years old – ...
Pre-season Friendly Football Results:
Weymouth 2 vs Barry Town 3, Weymouth goals. Brooklyn Genesini, Barry Town Own Goal.
Dorchester 3 vs East Cowes Victoria 1. Dorchester goals. Tom Purrington, Matt Burrows, Freddie Beale.
Sherborne 2 vs Portland United 0
Weymouth Football Club can ...
Scooter rally rolls in to Weymouth
Idris Martin reporting:
One of the biggest scooter events of the summer is the National Scooter Rally, which rolled into Weymouth from 17th–19th July 2026.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Weymouth Seafront and Portland Bill Lighthouse, this action-packed weekend brought ...
Poundbury Gardens named Local Garden Centre of the Year
Poundbury Gardens, Dorchester, has been named Local Garden Centre of the Year at the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Summer 2026 Midlands, Wales & West regional awards.
Part of The Gardens Group, Poundbury Gardens was presented with the award on Thursday ...
Weymouth fire station charity car wash tomorrow!
Firefighters at Weymouth fire station are holding a charity car wash this Saturday (18 July) from 10am until 3pm, in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity and Muscular Dystrophy UK.
The event organiser, Firefighter Ryan Smith, said: “We’re raising money ...
This Sunday a full day of football celebrations organised by former Thomas Hardye students to raise money for local charities in our hometown.
Dorchester’s World Cup Party – Sunday 19th July
12:30pm – Gates open, Avenue Stadium, Dorchester.
1:30pm – Kick off ...
£20m caravan scheme at Preston deferred
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A decision on Haven’s £20million expansion of its Weymouth Bay site at Preston for 240 extra caravans had been dramatically deferred.
The change of tack came after a lengthy debate during which residents living next ...
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Below are the next 5 upcoming events. There’s much more in the Local Events Diary…
Tue 17 Mar to Tue 20 Oct
Historical guided walk with cream tea in Brownsea Castle
1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, BH13 7EEEmbark on a fascinating journey through Brownsea Island’s rich history as you explore the island and the castle’s picturesque grounds. A rare opportunity to enter the castle itself, view the paintings and artefacts of past owners. Afterwards, head to the Morning Room and help yourself to a warm drink and a delicious scone with cream and jam. Two walks per month except Mar/Aug & Dec.
Contact: National Trust | 01202 707744 | Email | Web | MapFri 3 Apr to Sun 1 Nov
Fire Flood Frost exhibition
Location: Beaminster Museum, Whitcombe Road, Beaminster, DT8 3NBA rare 18th century fire engine – once the town’s frontline defence against disaster – is the star of the show of Fire Flood Frost. New for 2026, the exhibition brings to life the extraordinary story of how Beaminster and surrounding communities battled flames, floods and freezing winters long before emergency services. Admission free.
Contact: Beaminster Museum | Web | MapSat 25 Jul
Choral Evensong
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Location: St Peter’s Church, High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XAYou are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 25th July at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Rheinberger’s ‘Abendlied’, Rose’s ‘Preces & Responses’, Howell’s ‘Gloucester Service’ and Rutter’s anthem for choir, organ and clarinet ‘The Lord is my light and my salvation’. Admission is free and there’s a glass of wine to follow!
Contact: Music at St Peter’s | 01305250719 | Email | Web | MapTue 28 Jul
Coffee and Chat
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: The Kings Arms Hotel, 30 High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HFCome and join us for a coffee and chat at The Kings Arms, Dorchester where a warm welcome awaits you. The first two drinks are paid for by The Oddfellows. Refreshments available to order from the bar.
Contact: The Loyal Hand in Hand Lodge of Oddfellows | 07788436797 | Email | MapWed 5 Aug
Midweek Music – Lunchtime Concert
12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
Location: St Peter’s Church, High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XAJoin us at St Peter’s Church Dorchester for our August ‘Midweek Music series’. Sarah Palfreman-Kay (soprano) and Ian Davis (piano) perform a programme of songs and arias including music by Britten, Purcell, Madeleine Dring and Benjamin Britten. Admission is free. More information via the web link below.
Contact: Music at St Peter’s | 01305250719 | Email | Web | MapOn demand, at your convenience
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 ...
Join in the Topless Swimming event for the Air Ambulance…women only though!
Andy Senior was joined in the studio by Tania Eveleigh from Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance to talk about the charity’s upcoming Topless Swim Event, how it supports the vital work of the Air Ambulance, and how people can ...
Dorchester’s Community Cycle Ride another success
On a very warm and dry 12th July 2026 another community cycle ride was held in Dorchester starting at the Great Field in Poundbury. Organised by the Dorchester Transport Action Group (DTAG) the aim was to have a bit ...
High Sheriff of Dorset visits Weymouth Skate Park
As many people will know the High Sheriff of Dorset, Helena Conibear DL, has been walking around the County Line in aid of her charity and others. Along the way Helerna stopped off at Weymouth’s Front Skatepark. KeeP 106’s ...
The work of the NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers celebrated at County Hall
On Friday the 3rd July a flag raising ceremony was held at the Memorial Area outside County Hall in Dorchester celebrating the NHS, Social Care and Frontline Worker’s Day. Several speeches were made by representatives of local services including ...
The William Barnes collection now online
The writings of the celebrated Dorset dialect poet William Barnes, previously available in the Dorset Museum which he co-founded in 1846, have now been made available online by the Dorset History Centre based in Dorchester. On 17th June 2026 ...
