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The Dorset Cricket T20 competition moves into its second weekend, with Bere Regis hosting Dorchester at 12:30 pm and Martinstown providing the opposition at 4:00 pm.
In Dorset Division 1, Weymouth play Royal Challengers Sports Club at Redlands, and Portland ...
Free money coaching in Dorchester – just three places left
“These are tough times for many households. In March/April, for a typical household, the energy price cap went up by £111, water bills by 26% on a year ago, Dorset Council tax by nearly 5%, annual road tax for ...
Dorset Council wants to know about small collisions even if the police are not involved
Did you know you can report all collisions or near-misses online, even if there is no injury or little damage and no police involvement?
Collisions involving injury, where someone is in danger, where an offence may have been committed or ...
Arrest made following theft of motorcycles from Winterbourne Abbas
A man has been arrested in connection with a reported commercial burglary near Dorchester.
Dorset Police received a report that between 1am and 1.10am on Tuesday 29 April 2025 access was gained to Dorchester Commercial in Winterbourne Abbas and two ...
Update – man charged in connection with reported assault in Weymouth
A man has been charged in connection with a report of an assault in Weymouth.
It was reported that at around 12.50am on Sunday 29 September 2024 an altercation occurred near to the junction of Caroline Place and Westham Road.
A ...
Lifeboat mural a major tourist attraction
The Mural of the Weymouth Lifeboat that is sited on the gable end of the former Coastguard headquarters, now a cafe, which was unveiled over the weekend, is turning out to be a major tourist attraction with locals and ...
Car chase near Dorchester resulting in assault with knife and mallet – witness appeal
Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward following an assault and road traffic collision in Dorchester.
At around 7.30pm on Friday 2 May 2025, two men were travelling in a white Citroen Berlingo van ...
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Below are the next 5 upcoming events. There’s much more in the Local Events Diary…
Fri 9 May
EuroBal Wessex: Dorchester, No.27
Location: The Brownsword Hall, Pummery Square, Poundbury, DT1 3GW7 pm & 8pm till 10:30 pm. Join us for another friendly evening in Dorchester, a chance to dance to fine live music, and enjoy simple comforts in company. Bring a partner, an instrument, or just yourself and enjoy some Balfolk tunes and dances. Adults: £6, teenagers: £4, 12-and-unders: free. Cash honesty bowl on-the-door.
Contact: EuroBal Wessex | 07510282652 | Email | Web | MapFri 9 May
Informal Annual Town Meeting
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: The Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HFCome and meet our Councillors & some of the partners we have worked with over the last year. This is also the last chance to talk and comment on the Council’s draft 2025-29 Corporate Plan. Free drop-in event with refreshments. All welcome
Contact: Dorchester Town Council | Email | MapSat 10 May to Sun 18 May
Dorchester Walking Festival
Location: Across Dorchester and local area, This is an annual campaign that promotes the benefits of walking. It’s an opportunity to celebrate walking’s positive impact on physical health, mental wellbeing, and the environment – whether you do it for leisure, fitness or your daily commute. For full details and ticket sales of all the festival guided walks follow the web link below. Proceeds from the Festival walks will be donated to a charity chosen by the volunteer walk leaders.
Contact: Dorchester Town Council | 07983897051 | Email | WebSat 10 May
VE DAY 8th Anniversary: Casterbridge Male Voice Choir
Location: Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HF12:15 pm. The Choir will celebrating the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a performance of a range of 1940s music. The Choir has a history dating back to 1941. Free concert.
Contact: Dorchester Town Council | 01305 249091 | Email | MapSat 10 May
Repair Cafe Weymouth 10th May event
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Top Club, 69 Louviers Rd, Weymouth, DT3 6AYRepair Cafe Weymouth’s event is at Top Club aka the Littlemoor Hub. We’ll have over 20 skilled volunteers repairing broken items that members of the public bring in. We fix: electrical, electronics, IT (gadgets and games), mechanical, gluing, tool sharpening, sewing machines, jewellery, leather and sewing.
Contact: Repair Cafe Weymouth | Email | Web | MapOn demand, at your convenience
Reflections on The Scripts the Thing 2
For the second year running Saturday 3rd of May brought almost a thousand enthusiasts to seven Dorchester venues to enjoy around 50 specially written 15 minute play scripts for theatre, radio and television, plus talks from professional writers and ...
An exhibition of the culture of Palestine
Poppy Vera called into the studio to tell us about an exhibition of Palestinian art and culture which is taking place this Saturday 10th May at Dorchester’s Corn Exchange.
New allotment in Dorchester for older folk to enjoy
Kathy O’Borne from Age UK North, South and West Dorset joined Andy Senior to tell us about their new allotment in Dorchester. They would like to encourage local older residents to enjoy the garden and sunshine. Kathy will also ...
MAY 6th UPDATE: Paul’s cycling and hiking challenge – he’s nearly there!
On Tuesday 22nd April a Weymouth man embarked on an amazing journey from Land’s End to John O’ Groats to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
But, for Paul Whitehead, it’s not just any old trek to the ...
UPDATED: Stronghold Of Happiness – a radio play by a local author
Now including the final three episodes, 5, 6 & 7.
KeeP 106 is proud to present its first radio play by a local author and performed by local actors.
‘Stronghold of Happiness’ by Devina Symes is performed by the New Hardy ...
Macular Degeneration, an eye condition causing distortion or loss of central vision, explained
Geoff and Carol Lambkin from the Dorchester Macular Degeneration Group joined Andy Senior on the KeeP Driving programme with some very interesting information about macular degeneration. Nearly 1.5m people in the UK have macular disease. It affects people of ...
