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Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Proposals for temporary and seasonal campsites, new homes in Broadmayne and Buckland Newton, and upgrades to a water treatment centre in Portesham are among the latest local plans.
Here are the details of those plans –
Ringstead ...
Two graves uncovered during Fairfield Road improvements in Dorchester
Two graves containing human remains were uncovered during improvement work at Fairfield Road in Dorchester on Monday 2 November.
The remains were found as contractors excavated the pedestrianised section of Fairfield Road. An archaeologist was already supervising the work because ...
Investigation update following reported assault in Weymouth
Detectives continuing to investigate a reported assault in Weymouth are issuing an update.
It was reported that at around 7.50pm on Friday 6 November 2026 a man sustained a stab wound in Canberra Crescent.
The victim – aged in his 20s ...
Portland United Reserves thought they had scored against Balti Sports at College Fields, but the referee chalked it off, citing a foul on the Balti goalkeeper.
Final score: Balti Sports 3 vs Portland United Res. 0.
A Toby Holmes hat-trick, with ...
Witness appeal following reported assault in Weymouth
Detectives investigating a reported assault in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
It is reported that at around 7.50pm on Friday 6 November 2026 a man sustained a stab wound in Canberra Crescent.
The victim ...
Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A £2.6 million skills centre and 125 new jobs are part of ambitious growth plans for Dorset’s only Innovation Park.
The jobs and centre are at the former nuclear site at Winfrith, owned by Dorset Council ...
Banned bonfire clear-up planned
Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
The bonfire Dorchester Town Council tried to ban at Elizabeth Place was a great success – according to residents in the area.
They continued with their plans for the traditional fire, which has taken place over ...
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Below are the next 5 upcoming events. There’s much more in the Local Events Diary…
Mon 9 Nov
An Afternoon of tabletop games
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: PIP Cafe, St John Way, Poundbury, DT1 1FGCome and join The Oddfellows for an afternoon of table top games. Come and play or learn to play: Scrabble, Upwords, Bananagrams, Rummicub, mah jong, Cribbage and much much more at PIP cafe on Poundbury. This is a free event. Refreshments including homemade cake.
Contact: The Loyal Hand in Hand Lodge of Oddfellows | 07788436797 | Email | MapFri 13 Nov
Bach by Candlelight – Goldberg Variations
7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
Location: St Peter’s Church, High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XAPlaying on a Robin Jennings Flemish Reproduction harpsichord, Royal College of Music scholar Markus Sadler performs Bach’s Goldberg Variations in the evocative, candlelit setting of St Peter’s Church Dorchester. The 75 minute programme will be performed without interval and tickets, priced £15 are available online. Early booking is advised. Tickets via web link below.
Contact: Music at St Peter’s | 01305250719 | Email | Web | MapFri 13 Nov
The Big Fat Quiz of Dorchester History
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HFHow well do you know the history of Dorchester? Come to the Corn Exchange to test your knowledge and support the Mayor’s Charities Teams of 6, £10 per person. Physical Tickets (without booking fee) also available Tuesday-Saturday from Teasel & Skylark Bookshop, Trinity Street, Dorchester. Cash prizes for first three teams. Bring your own snacks or food, Corn Exchange bar will also be open.
Contact: Dorchester Town Crier | Web | MapSun 15 Nov
Choral Eucharist
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location: St Peter’s Church, High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XAYou are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 15th November at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Victoria’s ‘O quam gloriosum’, Mozart’s ‘Missa brevis in Bb K.275’ and MacMillan’s ‘Ave maris stella’. All are very welcome to this free service. More information via web link below.
Contact: Music at St Peter’s Dorchester | 01305250719 | Email | Web | MapTue 17 Nov
Whist Drive
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: The Trumpet Major, Alington Avenue, Dorchester, DT2 2ABCome and join us for a whist drive at The Trumpet Major Pub in Dorchester at 2pm for a whist drive. Everyone welcome, experienced players and beginners. Prize for top-scoring man and top-scouring lady! Cost £5.00 to include tea and a slice of homemade cake.
Contact: The Loyal Hand in Hand Lodge of Oddfellows | 07788436797 | Email | MapOn demand, at your convenience
UPDATED: Wessex Scenes – a radio play by the New Hardy Players
The New Hardy Players have embarked on a new radio play called Wessex Scenes, an adaptation of a former stage production in 2014. Based on real events the play tells the story from when the original Hardy Players staged ...
A new album for Halloween from local musician Nick Capaldi
Nick Capaldi dropped by the Keep 106 studios to chat about his exciting new album — and it sounds like the perfect soundtrack for Halloween! Packed with spooky-inspired songs, it could be just what you need to get your ...
‘Dressed For Duty’ at Dorset Museum explores how military uniform has changed since 1800
A new exhibition at Dorset Museum, ‘Dressed for Duty: Fashion, Function and the British Army, 1800-2026’, curated by the Keep Military Museum, and hosted by Dorset Museum and Art Gallery, looks at army uniform from 1800 to the present ...
A progress report on the Roman Corner build
Barry Thompson, a volunteer director of the Dorchester Area Community Land Trust called into the studio to give us an update on the new social housing complex being built at Roman Corner in Dorchester, on the site of the ...
At 89 years of age Sue Pratt is not slowing down and takes a ride in a glider!
At 89 years young, Sue Pratt from Poundbury decided she wanted to do something truly special for her birthday — so she took to the skies in a glider! Sue soared high above the beautiful Dorset countryside and joined ...
World champion nettle-eater donates prize money to SCBU at Dorset County Hospital!
Mike Hobbs is a world champion nettle-eater! He’s also won a Pokémon competition and is generously donating his £30,000 prize to the Special Care Baby Unit at Dorset County Hospital. Mike joined Andy Senior to share his story and ...
