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Roadside advertising sign for Chickerell nursing home
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A large roadside advertising sign is being proposed for a Chickerell care home.
The sign, which would be lit at night, is for the listed Queen Charlotte care home at 432 Chickerell Road.
Documents with the ...
Local retailers urged to suspend disposable barbecue sales during extreme heat
Dorset Council and Litter Free Dorset are calling on retailers across Dorset to temporarily halt the sale of disposable barbecues during periods of extreme heat and heightened wildfire risk, helping to protect the county’s countryside, heathlands, coast and communities.
The ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
An improved Family Hub is to be created at the Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre close to the town centre.
The Marsh Sports Complex in Knightsdale Road will be refurbished and partially altered to create a ...
Community Screening of the National Emergency Briefing Film and Discussion
Members of the public are invited to join St George’s Church, Fordington, and Dorchester Churches Together for a free showing of the National Emergency Briefing film on climate change and its effect on nature.
This high-profile brief, held in Westminster ...
Dorchester shops plan abandoned
By Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Proposals to bring three former town centre shop units back to Dorchester town centre have floundered.
Only one is now considered viable with the rest of the Princes House space likely to be converted to ...
Two local football clubs have recently issued press releases:
Dorchester Town Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Freddie Beale and Lewis Toms.
A talented hometown winger, Freddie was part of AFC Bournemouth’s academy for several years before joining Eastleigh, ...
Witness appeal following public order incident in Dorchester
Police officers investigating a report of a public order offence in Dorchester are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
At around 3pm on Saturday 4 July 2026 officers responded to a report of a man causing ...
Recent news items
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- Rachel Farrell confirmed as new Chief Constable of Dorset Police
- Work starts on Dorset History Centre
- Security staff assaulted in Weymouth holiday park – CCTV appeal
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Wed 8 Jul
Talk on Benefits available to persons of pension age
Location: St George’s Church, High Street, Fordington, Dorchester, DT1 1LB2:00 pm. A member of the local citizen’s advice bureau is giving a talk on the financial benefits available to people of pension age. Refreshments available. This is a free event.
Contact: The Loyal Hand in Hand Lodge of Oddfellows | 07788436797 | Email | MapThu 9 Jul
Visit to Bennet's water garden
Location: Bennett’s Water Garden, Putton Lane, Chickerell, DT3 4AF2:00 pm. Come and join The Oddfellows for a wander around Bennett’s Water garden in Weymouth, home of the national collection of water lilies, a Monet style bridge, tranquil house, woodland walks and museum. Meet at gate at 2pm, there will be time for a tea in the cafe before we leave. Cost £13.95, discount for members of The Oddfellows.
Contact: The Loyal Hand in Hand Lodge of Oddfellows | 07788436797 | Email | MapFri 10 Jul
Coffee morning and Bring and Buy
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Crossways Village Hall, Moigne Combe Road, Crossways, Dorchester, DT2 8JACoffee and get together and bring at buy at Crossways village hall. Raising money for charity.
Contact: The Loyal Hand in Hand Lodge of Oddfellows | 01305 853125 | MapFri 10 Jul to Sat 11 Jul
A Play called "Give us a sign" by Author Tony Domaille
7:30 pm to 9:45 pm
Location: Milborne St. Andrew Village Hall, The Causeway, Milborne St. Andrew, DT1 OJXA comedy play full of misunderstandings, disguises, dodgy accents, unexpected visitors, and escalating chaos. Recently made redundant, Ken hits on his perfect new career that he’s thought through in every detail as he puts his latest bet on the favourite at Kempton. Just how difficult can it be sitting at your own dining table.
Contact: The Milborne Players | 07876 793319 | Email | Web | MapSat 11 Jul
The Dorset Wrecks Charity Concert for NCI Portland Bill
Location: St. Nicholas Church, Dorchester Road, Broadwey, Weymouth, DT3 5DN7.30pm (Doors open at 7pm). Ahoy, Mateys! The Dorset Wrecks be playin’. Expect a jolly good time with their fun & wondrous shanties! Tickets be 10 doubloons a piece (£10), and half o’ the booty collected will go to National Coastwatch – Portland Bill. There’ll be grog aplenty at the bar, too. If ye want passage aboard, let me know, and we’ll be lookin’ forward to seein’ ye there!
Contact: St. Nicholas Church | 07944617553 | Email | MapOn demand, at your convenience
Join the community cycle ride this Sunday
Dorset Streets Alive are holding another Community Cycle Ride on Sunday 12th July. There will be a route for younger children around The Great Field at Poundbury and a route for older children and adults through Dorchester. Giles Watts ...
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 ...
Countryside Matters 65, 22.06.26
In today’s programme:
The Isle of Wight is about to launch its third nine-day Biosphere Festival, which will take place all over the island, and involve many local communities. The island is one of seven UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, and Martha ...
Claire Skinner from the Dorset History Centre tells us about their Summer Gala
Today, Claire Skinner, Principal Archivist at the Dorset History Centre, called in to the studio to talk about the work of the Dorset Archives Trust and its upcoming Summer Gala, which takes place on Thursday 2nd July at Mapperton ...
Sam is taking part in the Special Olympics in Birmingham
Today we were visited by Annette and Sam Craddock who joined Andy Senior to share Sam’s exciting news that he has qualified to compete in the Special Olympics, taking place this August in Birmingham. Good Luck Sam!…
