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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Recent news items
- Police issue advice following sheep worrying incidents in West Dorset
- Community groups encouraged to apply for funding to combat anti-social behaviour
- Public Health Dorset highlight 7 benefits of singing to your baby
- More than a dozen Dorset heroes recognised with High Sheriff Award
- Police appeal to driver involved in traffic collision to come forward
- Weekend Sports Report
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Sat 29 Mar
Encore Singers free concert
Location: United Church, South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1BY7:30 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 | Email | Web | MapSat 29 Mar
Wild wetland bird walk
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, BH13 7EEBrownsea 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 | Email | Web | MapSat 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 5DXDo 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 | Email | Web | MapSat 5 Apr
All aboard the Mary Rose – Courtlye Musick
Location: Buckland Newton Village Hall, Major’s Common, Buckland Newton, DT2 7BZ3:00 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 | Email | Web | MapSat 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 | MapOn demand, at your convenience
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
