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Police appeal for information following theft and criminal damage in Abbotsbury
Police officers are appealing for information from the public as they investigate a theft and criminal damage at a botanical garden in Abbotsbury.
Between 7pm on Tuesday 6 October 2026 and 7.30am on Wednesday 7 October 2026, entry was gained ...
Family hub/youth centre changes
Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Major changes have been approved at Littlemoor Youth Centre in Louviers Road, Weymouth including external canopies and internal alterations as part of a six-figure refurbishment of the ageing building.
The plans include new and replacement doors ...
Dorchester’s South Street ‘struggling’
Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Business closures in Dorchester’s main shopping street could be affecting the vitality of the area.
On the western side of the street there is now a row of mainly closed buildings, stretching from the former Lloyds ...
Crossways 500 homes – Wednesday decision
Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A major development of up to 500 homes at Crossways is being brought back before councillors on Wednesday (14th) after changes to national planning policy raised new questions about wildfire risk.
The scheme, put forward by ...
Southern League Division 1 Results:
Results: Dorchester 2 vs Hartpury College 1. Worcester Raiders 0 vs Weymouth 1. Portland United 0 vs Sporting Club Inkberrow 4.
Review:
Dorchester were warned that the students of Hartpury College were going to be no pushover ...
Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Residents objecting to a 328-home plan at Chickerell are hoping a second look at the scheme will result in it being rejected.
Dorset Council approved the Persimmon Homes scheme in mid-July on a 7-4 vote before ...
Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Changes to Dorchester Market have been welcomed by both shoppers and traders, according to markets panel chair Cllr Molly Rennie.
“People are now full of praise for the market…it’s been good to hear the compliments” she ...
Recent news items
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- Young photographers create lasting record of Dorset Pride celebrations
- Padel noise concerns
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Below are the next 5 upcoming events. There’s much more in the Local Events Diary…
Tue 13 Oct to Thu 15 Oct
Troubadours Sailing Hibiscus Seas
11:30 am to 6:00 pm
Location: St Mary and St Catherine Church Bridport, Victoria Grove, Bridport, DT6 3ADA unique exhibition of art and reflections. A healing journey from trauma to hope and healing. (Warning: content may be distressing). Art nourishes the soul. This art touches grief, opens our souls to God’s mercy, prayer and healing whatever our past choices. We all matter! Free event. Refreshments served.
Contact: St Mary and St Catherine Church Bridport | 07544595633 | Email | Web | MapWed 14 Oct
SOLD OUT! The Bayeux Tapestry and the Battle of Hastings – DBS Talk
Location: Dorchester Town Hall, High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HFSOLD OUT! Tickets will NOT be available on the door. Military historian James Porter speaks about the Bayeux Tapestry and the Battle of Hastings with images describing the epic battle. In partnership with Dorset Museum and Art Gallery. DBS Members £6; non-members £7.50. Tickets available online from 1st September at www.ticketsource.com/dorchester-bayeux-society.
Contact: Dorchester-Bayeux Twinning Society | 01305854915 | Email | Web | MapSat 17 Oct
Film/tv/theatre Trivia Quiz
Location: Loders Village Hall, Loders, DT6 3SABar open from 6.30 quiz starts 7.00. Bridport’s amateur theatre group brings you an evening of confounding conundrums, puzzling performances and quick fire questions, with hot grub to feed the brain. There will be live music and entertainment, artfully woven into a themed quiz. How well do you know your theatre, film and TV? £15 person to include food – main/dessert- veggie option available. Book via Tourist Info centre Bridport (see web link below).
Contact: Encore Players | 01308 424901 | Email | Web | MapSat 17 Oct
Coffee, cake and stalls in aid of the Children's Society
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: United Church Hall, South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1BYThe coffee, cake and stalls event has become a popular fundraiser for the Dorchester Committee of the Children’s Society. Entry is free, with coffee and delicious homemade cake for £3.00. There will be a variety of stalls and a tombola. It is always a warm, friendly atmosphere – we hope to see you there.
Contact: The Dorchester Committee of the Children’s Society | 07747623139 | Email | MapSat 17 Oct
Fabulous fungi on Brownsea Island
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, BH13 7EE, Join experts from the Dorset Fungus Group for a fungi walk on Brownsea Island. Discover and identify fascinating fungi and learning more about the different species that grow on Brownsea. Novices and experts are all welcome to come and learn more about the role that fungi play in the ecosystem and how important they are on a global scale.
Contact: National Trust | 01202 707744 | Email | WebOn demand, at your convenience
Hallowe’en Hauntings to screen at Plaza Dorchester
Filmmaker Stephen Graves will be bringing some spooky short films to the Plaza in Dorchester, just in time for Halloween. All profits will go to Dorset Bus Shelter, an organisation committed to ending rough sleeping. Andy Senior spoke to ...
Singer/songwriter Graham Dee in conversation with Andy Senior
Graham Dee has enjoyed a fascinating career in the music business. He’s written songs for The Applejacks, Dave Berry and Bobby Vinton, played alongside Steve Marriott, The Walker Brothers and Them, and accompanied stars including Carl Perkins, Memphis Slim ...
Countyside Matters 68, 28.09.26
Professor Neil Ward, who’s a climate scientist from the University of East Anglia, speaks out about the current problem of lack of food resilience as we face the likelihood of a changing climate that will throw up more extremes ...
Talking to the Mayor & Mayoress of Dorchester
We recently broadcast a programme which celebrated 60 years of voluntary radio in Dorchester with former volunteers of hospital radio stations taking part who went on to create the community station, KeeP 106, together with former employees of Wessex ...
Celebration 60 years of voluntary broadcasting in Dorchester
On 29th September 1966 a new radio station launched in Dorchester exclusively for patients in the old Dorchester Hospital in Princes Street. It was called the Dorchester Hospital Broadcasting Service and played record requests for one hour a week ...
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
