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Dorchester ‘infill’ home approved
Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Plans for a new home in the garden of an existing property in Dorchester have been agreed.
Neighbours and ward councillor Les Fry objected to the plans for the extra home in the grounds of 3 ...
Caravan stolen on Portland – appeal for information
Dorset Police are issuing an image of a caravan that was stolen on Portland in a bid to find it.
The caravan is believed to have been stolen at around 3.20am on Sunday 20 September 2026 from New Ground car ...
Plan approved for new farm shop and restaurant at Dewlish
Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A new farm shop and restaurant near Dorchester will use cheeses and meats produced by the farm business.
Dorset Council has approved plans to convert historic farm buildings in Dewlish into a farm shop, restaurant and ...
For Weymouth IRONMAN 70.3 coverage and photos follow link at bottom of page.
FA Cup Review:
Two of our local senior Non-League Football Clubs went into the weekend with dreams of going into Monday’s draw for the next round, but only ...
Council says use of AI is safe
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Despite fears about Artificial Intelligence use Dorset Council says the technology has already started to build a more efficient workforce, freeing up capacity to provide better services.
The authority says the technology is widely used ...
Fire on Dorchester Road Weymouth
Idris Martin reporting.
A fire has broken out in the early hours of Sunday morning, on a block of flats at Lodmoor Hill in Weymouth. Emergency services are in attendance and Dorset & Wilts Fire and Rescue Service have asked ...
DCH staff and governors encourage families to have a ‘heart-to-heart’ about organ donation
Staff and governors from Dorset County Hospital (DCH) are encouraging people to talk to their families about organ donation after experiencing first-hand the difference it can make.
Nationally, someone dies every day in the need of an organ, and there ...
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Below are the next 5 upcoming events. There’s much more in the Local Events Diary…
Fri 25 Sep
Murder mystery night in aid of Weldmar Hospicecare
6:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: Jubilee Hotel, The Esplanade, Weymouth, DT4 7NN6:30 pm for 7:00 pm start. Murder mystery night, Murder at the BBQ. Price £35 per person (10% discount if purchased before end of August) group discount also available. Price to include BBQ supper. All proceeds to Weldmar Hospicecare. Contact John as per phone or email below.
Contact: Volunteer fund raising | 07824997757 | Email | MapSat 26 Sep
Macmillan coffee morning
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Upwey and Broadwey memorial Hall, Victoria Avenue, Weymouth, DT3 5NGWonderful event including lots of tombolas, raffle with great prizes, bric a brac, clothes rail, nail painting, crafts, gifts, scone stall and lots of tea and cake.
Contact: Macmillan cancer services | 07553070001 | Email | MapSat 26 Sep
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 beautiful wetlands. Brownsea Lagoon is one of the best birdwatching sites in England. The lagoon’s shallow, nutrient-rich waters draw in thousands of birds annually, creating an ever-changing avian spectacle.
Contact: National Trust | 03442491895 | Email | Web | MapSun 27 Sep
Celebration Harvest Lunch
Location: Crossways Village Hall, Crossways, Dorchester, DT2 8JA12:30 pm. Celebration harvest lunch at Crossways Village hall. members and non-members both welcome to join for this friendship month event. Please book by 1st September via phone number below.
Contact: The Loyal Hand in Hand Lodge of Oddfellows | 01305 853125 | Email | MapTue 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 | 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 ...
