Below are the 30 latest news items
Weymouth Football Club kick off their pre-season with a trip across the Causeway to Grove Corner, where they will lock horns with Portland United on Saturday afternoon.
The Blues have already started their pre-season with a trip to play Blandford ...
Major safety improvements completed at Maumbury Cross junction in Dorchester
Residents are feeling the benefit of long-awaited upgrades at the busy Maumbury junction in Dorchester.
The project, which began in mid-January 2025, aimed to transform one of the town’s busiest crossings into a safer, more pedestrian-friendly space.
With around 15,000 vehicles ...
Hundreds turn out to pay their respects to former Weymouth pub landlord
Idris Martin reporting.
The funeral of “legendary” pub landlord John ‘Sooty’ Stockley took place today (3rd July), with his cortege passing along Weymouth Esplanade for people to pay their respects.
Friends of Sooty turned out in their hundreds including the crew ...
It has now been confirmed that Dorchester Football Club’s prolific goal scoring Polish striker, Olaf Koszela, has exited the Magpies to try out his luck at National League South Club Chippenham Town.
The Dorchester Club issued this statement:
“Olaf leaves the ...
Following extensive public feedback, Dorset Council has revised its plans to roll out a booking system at six of its Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) and will instead launch the scheme at just four sites including Dorchester, but not Weymouth. ...
Poaching incident near Stratton
Dorset Police are appealing for information having received a report at around 11.50pm on Saturday 28 June 2025 that a group of five people were trespassing on land near Stratton.
It is reported that a fence was cut to gain ...
Figures reveal most road accidents in Dorset happen on the A35
According to figures released today, Dorset Police logged nearly 1,500 car accidents in the past year with most taking place on the A35 road, totalling 141 collisions.
In 2024, Dorset saw a large number of car accidents, many of which ...
Dorchester Football Club have announced the signing of midfielder Tom Smith.
The club’s press release states that the 27-year-old joins the club after spending last season at Taunton Town and, before that, Bath City, where he racked up 260 appearances ...
Man arrested following alleged robbery in Weymouth
Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward as they continue to investigate an alleged robbery in Weymouth – with a man being arrested and charged.
It was reported that at around midday on Thursday 26 June 2025 ...
Rise in non-emergency calls being made to 999
Dorset Police are appealing to the public to only dial the 999 number for genuine emergencies following an influx of non-emergency calls being made.
In the last two weeks, the Force has faced increased demand levels with over 6,000 calls ...
Update – Witnesses to reported serious assault in Weymouth identified
Two potential witnesses to a reported serious assault in Weymouth have now been identified.
Dorset Police received a report at 2.50am on Saturday 14 June 2025 that two men had sustained injuries during a reported incident in Maiden Street.
Detectives have ...
Public warning: Scam QR code stickers found on parking machines in West Bay
Dorset Council is alerting residents and visitors after a number of fraudulent QR code stickers were discovered on parking payment machines in the West Bay area.
These stickers contain QR codes that, when scanned, direct users to a fake website ...
Police appeal for information following indecency incident in Weymouth
Local officers are investigating reported incidents involving allegations of outraging public decency on a beach in Weymouth and are appealing for information from the public.
Dorset Police received a report that between 4.15pm and 5.15pm on Thursday 19 June 2025 ...
Renewed CCTV appeal following burglary at Weymouth hotel
Police officers continuing to investigate a burglary at a hotel in Weymouth are issuing images of two men they would like to identify.
Between 6pm and 7pm on Thursday 29 May 2025 entry was gained to seven rooms at The ...
Witness appeal following reported assaults in Weymouth
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following two reported assaults in Weymouth.
At around 11.30pm on Saturday 21 June 2025 it is reported a man was punched in the face by another man outside ...
Resounding success for Weldmar Hospicecare’s first ever art trail, Stampede by the Sea
Weldmar Hospicecare have told KeeP 106 they are thrilled to announce the resounding success of its inaugural art trail, Stampede by the Sea, which has raised an incredible £182,500 for the charity.
The eight week trail, featuring almost sixty vibrantly ...
Jill Burns RFU Division 3 County Women’s Rugby Final Match Report.
Two weeks ago, the Dorset & Wilts County Women’s team were eliminated from the National competition after going down by 26 points to 22 against Leicestershire at Coalville Rugby ...
Knightsford Parish residents to vote on Neighbourhood Plan
The residents of Tincleton, West Knighton, West Stafford and Woodsford will be able say whether or not they support a neighbourhood plan for their parish.
Following an independent examination Dorset Council has agreed the plan, as modified, can go to ...
Tragic news this evening as officers search for teenager missing from Weymouth
Officers searching for a missing Weymouth teenager are very sad to update that a body has been found.
May, aged 14, was reported missing having last been seen at around 10pm on Wednesday 18 June 2025 in Old Station Road.
The ...
Dorset Council explain the reasons for a new booking system at recycling centres
It has recently been reported that Dorset Council is to introduce a booking system at its recycling centres across the county, which will require users to book a slot before they visit.
The announcement has drawn much opposition with thousands ...
UPDATE: 60 year old female driver arrested after knocking 12 year old off bicycle in Weymouth
Following a reported fail-to-stop collision in Weymouth, police officers have made an arrest.
Dorset Police received a report at 4.12pm on Tuesday 17 June 2025 of a road traffic collision involving a car and a cyclist in Dennis Road in ...
12 year old boy taken to hospital after fail-to-stop collision in Weymouth
Dorset Police received a report at 4.12pm on Tuesday 17 June 2025 of a road traffic collision involving a car and a cyclist in Dennis Road, Weymouth, and officers are appealing for witnesses to the incident or anyone with ...
Charity’s free cooking sessions prove a recipe for community success in Weymouth
The Friendly Food Club is looking to expand its free community cooking sessions to more areas of West Dorset following their success in Weymouth.
Adults of all ages and cooking abilities attend the charity’s weekly sessions in Littlemoor and Park ...
Weymouth Museum opens new pop-up museum
Weymouth Museum is celebrating the town’s superb seaside heritage with new displays at a Pop-Up Museum in St Thomas Street and special events on 27th and 28th June.
The Museum’s launch weekend includes opportunities to explore Weymouth’s rich history though walks on ...
Dorchester’s Sunflower Trail celebrates its fifth year
Located on Maiden Castle Road in Dorchester, with the backdrop of England’s largest prehistoric hill fort, the Dorset Sunflower Trail will return in August for the fifth time.
Whether capturing Instagram-worthy moments or simply enjoying the beauty of the sunflowers, ...
Witness appeal after reported disturbance in Weymouth
Dorset police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following an alleged disturbance in Weymouth.
At around 8pm on Friday 13 June 2025, it is reported that a man was in possession of a metal bar ...
Refugee Week 2025: Community as a Superpower
This week is International Refugee Week, (16 to 22 June), a worldwide celebration of the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary.
This year marks the event’s 27th anniversary with the theme of “Community as a Superpower.”
Dorset ...
Dorset Cricket League Results:
Bere Regis beat Broadstone by 6 wickets, Dorchester lost at Poole by 69 runs, Martinstown beat Blandford at home by 65 runs, Portland Red Triangle overcame Broadstone second team by 97 runs at St. George’s and ...
New sensory garden opens for patients, staff and visitors at Dorset County Hospital
A new sensory courtyard garden has been opened at Dorset County Hospital (DCH).
Dorset County Hospital Charity received over £50,000 from the Greener Communities Fund – a partnership between NHS Charities Together and the environmental charity Hubbub, supported by Starbucks ...
New booking system coming later this year at household recycling centres
A brand-new booking system is set to be brought in later this year at Dorset Council’s Household Recycling Centres (HRCs, or ‘the tip’), which will require users to book a slot before they visit.
Already in use in other counties, ...