Below are the 30 latest news items
‘Dangerous’ leaning wall in Dorchester
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporting Service.
A leaning Dorchester wall could be demolished and rebuilt after its foundations were undermined by tree routes.
The wall at South Walks Road, near the town’s Salisbury Field, shows signs of cracking, a lean, ...
Dorchester street hub proposed
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporting Service.
Dorchester could get a BT ‘street hub’ – the device offering public internet and phone connectivity, charging, emergency calling and an advertising display.
Two of the devices are currently being proposed for Weymouth town ...
Dangerous driver bought to a safe stop by police after failing to stop
A driver who failed to stop for police and posed a significant risk to other road users has been jailed.
At around 9.45am on Sunday 22 June 2025, officers on patrol on the A35 Puddletown bypass noticed a grey BMW ...
Dorchester’s Sainsbury’s Local burgled
Dorset Police received a report at 3am on Monday 29 December 2024 of a break-in at the Sainsbury’s store in Bridport Road, Dorchester, with a suspect reportedly seen making off in the direction of Hawthorne Road. Officers have made ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporting Service.
A maths teacher is hoping the numbers will add up for a new licensed Weymouth seafront business he will run with his family.
Mr Stephen Newstead has been granted a premises licence for the ...
The name Max Evans will remain in Weymouth Football Club’s folk law for many years.
Playing his first game for the Terras since signing on loan from Totton in mid-week not only did he save Joe Parker’s second half spot kick he then topped that by diving ...
Witness and dashcam appeal following road traffic collision in Weymouth
Dorset Police received a report at 1.47pm on Thursday 18 December 2025 of a road traffic collision involving a red BMW and a blue Vauxhall Corsa on the A354 Weymouth Relief Road and are appealing for witnesses or anyone ...
Christmas Day Sports Report with audio
Over 590 participants, some serious and others just out for some exercise, attended Weymouth’s Christmas Day Park Run in the glorious winter sunshine. Starting at 9:00am on Preston Beach Wall the runners and walkers headed out towards the Oasis Café then back along the Esplanade towards the Jubilee Clock with the ...
The revolving door at Weymouth Football Club turned again during the week with the departure of the Gaffer Steve Claridge by “Mutual Agreement” and the promotion of coach Jamie Wells into the hot seat and for the 5th time former Terras’ goalkeeper Jason Matthews returns to ...
Appeal following report of careless driving between Dorchester and Wimborne
Police officers are appealing for witnesses who saw the manner of driving of a vehicle between Dorchester and Wimborne or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
From 11.45am on Monday 22 December 2025, a number of reports were received ...
College roof plans may be dis-allowed
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporting Service.
An objection to repairs planned for the main roof at Kingston Maurward House could put the project at risk.
Historic England say using a synthetic covering to stop leaks would be totally out of ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporting Service.
Just days after serving their last meals the owners of the highly rated Yalbury Cottage on the outskirts of Dorchester have applied to operate the thatched property for AirB&B.
The Lower Bockhampton building has ...
Supply of drugs in Dorset disrupted and drug dealer put behind bars
Dorset Police officers have taken drugs off the streets of Dorchester and Weymouth and ensured the dealer was put behind bars.
On Friday 14 July 2023, a black holdall containing a large amount of cash and drugs was found in ...
Before Weymouth & Portland Rugby Club’s match at Monmouth Avenue on Saturday against Oakmeadians a minutes silence was observed as a mark of respect of the Seahorses former captain and coach Trevor Williams who sadly passed away on Wednesday ...
Security parking ban in Dorchester to be considered
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporting Service.
Security concerns are likely to result in a complete ban on all parking outside Dorchester’s Trinity Street Post Office.
It comes after complaints that vans serving the office being unable to get close access ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporting Service.
Another BT ‘street hub’ is being proposed for Weymouth town centre – similar to one objected to by the town council for the Esplanade.
The latest plan is for one of the hubs in ...
Weymouth Beach Facilities Lease Surrendered Early to Support Future Planning
The Jones family and Weymouth Town Council have agreed to bring the current lease for the Weymouth Beach Facilities to an early end, following a request made to the Town Council’s Finance and Governance Committee on 17 December.
Under the ...
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash near Abbotsbury
Dorset Police received a report at 12.35pm on Friday 19 December 2025 of a collision involving a red BMW motorcycle and a grey Volkswagen ID.4 on the B3157 Coast Road at Abbotsbury Hill and they are appealing for witnesses ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporting Service.
A plaque to mark Dorchester’s historic connection to engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel and the Great Western Railway (GWR) has been agreed for the town’s West rail station.
The station, which opened in January 1857, ...
Dorset Council responds to latest Portland Incinerator consultation
Dorset Council has submitted its response to the Environment Agency’s consultation on Powerfuel Portland Limited’s application to vary its environmental permit for the Portland Energy Recovery Facility. The consultation focuses on proposed changes to permitted waste types and related ...
Bird flu confirmed in Dorchester
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporting Service.
Cases of Avian Bird Flu have been confirmed in wild birds in the Fordington area of Dorchester.
What has been described as “a small number” of dead swans have been found in the area, ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporting Service.
A Dorset countryside pub off the A37 could be converted into a guest house.
A planning request for the change of use comes from the owner of the Sheaf of Arrows on the Dorchester ...
Essential repairs to Ferry Bridge to start next month
The route coming on and off Portland onto Weymouth will be partially closed for repairs next month.
Ferry Bridge on the A354 is a vital route for everyone who uses it including residents, business owners, commuters and visitors.
However, the bridge, ...
Winner Announced for Dorchester’s Winter Shopfront of the Season Awards
Dorchester Town Council and Dorchester Business Improvement District (BID) are delighted to announce that Creative Image Studios in Antelope Walk has been crowned the winner of the Dorchester Shopfront of the Season Awards – Winter Edition.
Creative Image Studios have ...
Neither of our 2 Southern Premier League Clubs emerged from the weekend’s competition with any points.
At the Bob Lucas Stadium the match between Weymouth and their visitors Berkhamsted remained goalless and it looked like the points would be shared, that was until ...
Women praise high standards of maternity care at Dorset County Hospital
Women giving birth at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) have praised staff for their kindness, compassion and support and the high standards of care they and their babies received.
The CQC 2025 Maternity Survey looked at the experiences of 16,755 women, across ...
Appeal for information following collision in Weymouth involving vehicle and pedestrian
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to get in touch following a road traffic collision in Weymouth.
Dorset Police received a report at 11.17am on Wednesday 10 December 2025 of a collision in Dorchester Road ...
Preston beach and sea wall bashed by Storm Bram
Whilst out on his travels toady, our reporter Idris Martin found that Storm Bram had left its calling card on the Preston Beach Sea Defences.
As the photos show the waves generated by Bram have exposed the Portland Stone Ballast ...
500 more homes again proposed for Wool
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporting Service.
A 500-home development is again being promoted on Lulworth Estate farmland at Wool.
The proposal includes a 70-bed care facility and commercial units with large areas of open space.
It was first suggested in 2019 ...
Man taken to hospital following affray in Weymouth
Police officers investigating a reported affray in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
The incident occurred at around 10.25pm on Monday 8 December 2025 in St Thomas Street involving a group of men.
A man aged in his 40s ...