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Dorchester is looking tatty and untidy – according to a councillor ?!?!
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporting Service.
Richard Biggs who is a cabinet member at Dorset Council looking after regeneration projects, and also serves as a town councillor, says parts of the county town is showing signs of neglect and ...
Claims that a parish council’s views on proposed new housing were “brushed aside” by Dorset Council
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporting Service.
A PARISH council chairman says he finds it hard not to despair over the way a recent application for more housing at Crossways was dealt with.
Andrew Brewer claims comments from the parish were ...
Staff and volunteers from Weldmar Hospicecare were among a select group of guests invited to Windsor Castle last week for a royal reception hosted by the charity’s patron, King Charles III, and The Queen.
The event was held to celebrate ...
Village wine bar in Abbotsbury approved
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporting Service.
Abbotsbury Parish Council has said it is “cautiously supportive” of the conversion of a former licensed tearoom in the village into a wine bar.
Its comment on the planning application to Dorset Council warn ...
Man due to appear in court in connection with report of rape in Weymouth
A man is due to appear in court in connection with a report of rape in Weymouth following a detailed investigation by detectives.
Dorset Police received a report at 10.37pm on Sunday 18 February 2024 raising concern for the welfare ...
A Triple Whammy for a New Business in Town
The recent Dorchester Business Awards Ceremony, held at The Corn Exchange, was a celebration of local business success with over eighty business people excited to see who this year’s winners would be.
Attendees at the event were in the company ...
All but one of our local Non League Football teams won their matches this weekend.
Dorchester overcame the challenge of visitors Evesham, beating their guests by a goal to nil, scored by striker Joe Parker.
Portland hosted Andover New Street at Grove Corner and put two ...
Recent news items
- EBIKE Cafe & Bar continues to raise vital funds for local charities
- Dorset County Hospital celebrates apprentice achievements at awards ceremony
- Dredging operation at West Bay
- Dorset Council told that bureaucracy is hampering volunteers
- Maiden Newton residents campaign against fire station closures
- Fire Station closure proposals
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Below are the next 5 upcoming events. There’s much more in the Local Events Diary…
Fri 13 Feb to Sun 26 Apr
Love Poundbury "through your lens" – a photography competition
Location: Poundbury, 8 Marsden Street, Poundbury, DT1 3DHWelcome to our inaugural photography competition organised with Art at the Duchess. We invite you to celebrate our unique community through photography, and capture what makes Poundbury special to you. Whether you’re a seasoned amateur photographer or simply love taking pictures on your phone, we want to see Poundbury through your eyes.
Contact: Art at the Duchess & Love Poundbury | 07879167435 | Email | Web | MapTue 17 Feb
Not Lost Susie the Dorchester Cat
Location: St. Nicholas Church, Dorchester Road, Broadwey, Weymouth, DT3 5DN2:00 pm. Free Community Event this Half-Term. Written by and for the charity People First Dorset, come & listen to the books illustrator Catherine L Owen tell the story of Susie the ‘Not Lost’ Dorchester Cat, one of Dorchester’s best loved celebrities & whose hometown adventures have earned her a worldwide following.
Contact: St. Nicholas Church | 07944617553 | Email | MapTue 17 Feb
Live audiobook: Far from the Madding Crowd
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Location: The King’s Arms Hotel, High East St, Dorchester, DT1 1HFOver seven weeks every Tuesday this runs until 31st March, actor and musician Alastair Braidwood reads Thomas Hardy’s beloved novel of love, honour, and betrayal, bringing the book to life with music and discussion. Buy a drink from the bar, bring a craft if you like, and relax and just enjoy the story. Every Tuesday from February 17th – March 31st, 7pm to 9.30pm – Casterbridge Room, The King’s Arms Hotel, High East Street, Dorchester.
Contact: Alastair Braidwood and Teasel & Skylark | 07424 619496 | Email | Web | MapFri 20 Feb to Sat 21 Feb
Barry Trotter and the Witches of Oz
Location: Broadmayne Village Hall, Cowleaze Road, Broadmayne, DT2 8EWFriday 20 Feb 7.30pm. Saturday 21 Feb 1.30pm and 7.30pm. Event description: Prepare for a magical mash-up as two legendary worlds collide in our spellbinding new pantomime! Will Dorothy and her new friends find their way home? Will Barry Trotter defeat the Evil Mouldywart? This laugh-out-loud adventure is the perfect treat for all ages!
Contact: Broadmayne Players | Web | MapFri 20 Feb
Dorchester Lions Charity Fun Quiz Night
7:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Location: Dorchester Cricket Club, The Sawmills, Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2EN7:00 pm for 7:30 pm. A Fun Quiz Night 🤣 for all -answers on trivia, general knowledge and the simply ridiculous..! You may not be competing for a place on Mastermind but you’ll go home with a smile on your face..! Teams of 4 or 6, £10 per head, to include a ploughman’s supper – and there will be a bar to keep the brain cell lubricated….all profits to Dorchester Lions charity work in our community.
Contact: Lions Club of Dorchester and District | Email | Web | MapOn demand, at your convenience
Memories of Dorchester in the 1950s
In this programme John Wareham made a welcome return to the Keep 106 studios. On this visit, he took us back to the late 1950s in Dorchester, sharing his memories of growing up near Maiden Castle and what life ...
Famous Hardy story brought to life as a live audiobook
Local actor and musician Alastair Braidwood called in and told us about a new and special event. Alastair will be reading Thomas Hardy’s famous novel ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’ as a live audiobook every Tuesday evening from 17th ...
Interview with the legendary Suzi Quatro
With a new album release and tour on the horizon, Andy Senior was lucky enough to catch up with Suzi Quatro on a Zoom call to talk about her incredible career — from how it all began to what ...
Dorchester’s annual beer festival, Beerex, took place in the Corn Exchange on 6th and 7th February. In its 37th year the festival is an excellent event for the community to come together and at the same time raise funds ...
The memories of a record plugger (part one)
After leaving school and trying his hand at several jobs, KeeP 106 presenter Geoff Atherton – “the host with the toast” – found his calling in music. He went on to become a record plugger representing some of the ...
Local musician Nigel Martin performs live in the studio
Local musician Nigel Martin likes to take time out from his normal day job as a delivery driver and perform his own compositions.
Nigel called in to the studio and performed some of his work for us live on Andy ...
