Below are the 30 latest news items
Image appeal after woman sexually assaulted in Weymouth
Police officers have issued an image of a man they would like to identify in connection with an investigation into reports of sexual assault in Weymouth.
The victim, a woman aged in her 30s, was staying in the town between ...
Bin Your Butt to Protect Weymouth Harbour
Litter Free Dorset has partnered with businesses around Weymouth Harbour to install new cigarette butt bins as part of a trial aimed at reducing litter in the area.
The Ship Inn, The Kings Arms, and The Old Rooms Inn are ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Repairs have been agreed to the roof at Kingston Maurward House – despite an objection from Historic England.
The consevation body claimed the materials to be used in the repairs on the main college building ...
Violent sex offender jailed after detectives secure evidence-led prosecution
Detectives have secured an evidence-led prosecution that resulted in a violent sex offender being put behind bars.
Simon Evans, aged 56 and of Weymouth, was sentenced to 12 years in prison with an extended licence period of a further three ...
Weymouth Football Club travelled to play Yate Town in a Southern Premier League relegation six-pointer, and the Terras took the lead through an Andreas Robinson strike within a minute of the kickoff, sparking an incident in the crowd leading to the game being suspended for an hour before restarting.
A second goal ...
Another 60 homes proposed for Poundbury
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Almost sixty homes could be added to the Poundbury Duchy estate, Dorchester, if new proposals are approved.
The homes and public open space are likely to be one of the last areas of the development ...
The Dorset & Wilts RFU County head coach, Don Parsons, has stepped down for family reasons following 13 years of success coaching the county squad.
During Don’s tenure, the Senior Men’s team has lifted the County Championship Trophy on four ...
Proactive drugs operation identifies pair dealing in Weymouth
Two drug dealers who were stopped in Weymouth as part of a proactive operation cracking down on the supply of illegal drugs have been sentenced at court.
Reece Terry Hill-Baden, aged 21, and Clara Amanda Jade Kerridge, aged 34, both ...
How to book a slot at Dorchester Household Recycling Centre (the ‘tip’)
From Monday 23 March 2026, people visiting Dorset Council’s household recycling centres (HRCs, or “the tip”) in Dorchester, Wimborne, Shaftesbury and Sherborne will need to book a slot before they travel – and Dorset Council is setting out what ...
Dorset Council welcomes Government support to help households with oil heating
Dorset Council has welcomed additional Government funding to support low‑income households across the county who rely on heating oil and are facing acute financial pressure.
Dorset Council will receive £494,167 as part of this additional Government support. The council is ...
Police & Crime Commissioner welcomes law changes to protect livestock
The Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed new law changes designed to better protect livestock from dog attacks.
The changes, which come into effect today, make livestock worrying and attacking livestock separate offences, emphasising the violent nature of such ...
Martin Clunes & Buckham Fair Committee visit DCH in support of Appeal
Martin and Philippa Clunes and the Buckham Fair planning Committee have visited the new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit currently under construction at Dorset County Hospital (DCH).
The renowned Buckham Fair community event is returning on 2nd August 2026 ...
Alcohol licence granted for Weymouth beach kiosk
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A seasonal Weymouth beach kiosk has been granted permission to sell alcohol after councillors agreed the operator’s safeguards were enough to address concerns about antisocial behaviour and litter.
Dorset Council’s Licensing Sub‑Committee approved the application ...
Motorcyclist seriously injured following accident in Dorchester
Police officers investigating a serious injury road traffic collision in Dorchester are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
The incident happened at around 6.44pm on Monday 16 March 2026 at the junction of Cornwall Road, Maumbury ...
Roman Corner homes set to begin construction after major partnership effort
After many years of hard work, partnership and detailed planning, work to build fifteen low‑cost homes for young people working in Dorchester has now started.
The Roman Corner project will transform the under-used former tennis court site at West Walks into energy‑efficient, ...
Reduced crime rates in Dorchester following efforts by neighbourhood policing officers
Determined neighbourhood policing officers in Dorchester have nearly halved rates of crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the town.
Over the past 12 months, crime in Dorchester has reduced by an average of 40 per cent across all areas, with ...
Dorchester street hub approved
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A Street Hub device has been approved for a site next to Dorchester South rail station.
The BT device will offer public internet and phone connectivity, charging, emergency calls and an advertising display.
Two of the ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Repairs have been approved for Dorchester’s historic Town Pump in the county town’s South Street.
The works will include correcting a lean on the Grade 2 listed structure, re-instating a drinking water spout and adding ...
Sport Xtra – Dorset & Wilts U20s v Gloucestershire U20s – Match Report
Report by Jason Yerwood.
In dull, damp conditions that soon turned into driving sheet rain, Dorset & Wilts U20s and Gloucestershire U20s produced a fiercely committed contest full of ambition, physicality and determination. Despite the worsening weather making handling increasingly ...
Man charged following serious injury collision in Weymouth in 2025
A man is due to appear in court following a serious injury collision in Weymouth that left a teenage cyclist with serious injuries.
Dorset Police received a report at 5.26pm on Thursday 10 April 2025 of a road traffic collision ...
Witness and dashcam appeal following fail-to-stop collision near Dorchester
Officers investigating a fail-to-stop collision near Dorchester are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
At around 8.30pm on Saturday 7 March 2026 a collision occurred involving a car and a grey Yamaha motorbike on the ...
Weymouth Half Marathon Report:
A record number of runners participated in the event, which takes place in the Dorset resorts’ seafront and town center.
In total, 1,500 athletes participated in the race over two distances, 13.1 miles and 6.55 miles.
Dave Newman from Bournemouth Athletics Club was first to cross ...
A record number of participants take part in the Weymouth Half Marathon – in pictures
Idris Martin reporting.
A record number of runners participated in the Weymouth event, which takes place in the Dorset town resort’s seafront and town centre.
In total, 1,500 athletes participated in the race over two distances, 13.1 miles and 6.55 miles.
Dave ...
Response to Weymouth seafront drinks licence objection
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Assurances over drink sales and tackling litter have been given by the operator of a Weymouth beach kiosk during an application for a drinks licence.
Sara Hall, from Wintertime Events Ltd, told a licensing panel ...
Proposal to replace the Clay Pigeon Race Track with holiday lodges
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A Dorset karting circuit that helped launch the careers of Formula One legends Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris, could be swept away under redevelopment plans for the Clay Pigeon leisure complex.
Developers behind ...
DJ Greg James begins his Comic Relief Cycle Challenge from Weymouth
Idris Martin reporting.
Radio 1 DJ Greg James has embarked on a tandem bike for his 630-mile cycle challenge for Comic Relief.
The Breakfast Show presenter will pedal 1,000km through England, Wales, and Scotland over eight days until he crosses the finishing ...
Waste collection days changing for thousands of homes in Weymouth and Portland
Thousands of homes in Weymouth and Portland will see changes to their waste and recycling collection days from 13 April, as Dorset Council updates its bin collection routes to make services more reliable and efficient.
Around 32,000 households are affected and residents whose collection day is ...
Your invitation to get involved in the Great Dorset Beach Clean 2026
Dorset residents and visitors are invited to roll up their sleeves and make a real difference this Easter as the Great Dorset Beach Clean returns from 1 – 12 April 2026. With clean-ups taking place across the Dorset coastline, ...
Celebrate World Heritage Day and 25 Years of the Jurassic Coast
On Saturday 18 April 2026, the Dorset Museum will host a landmark celebration of World Heritage Day, marking not only this important global observance but also the 25th anniversary of the Jurassic Coast being inscribed as a World Heritage ...
Start date confirmed for booking system at Dorchester Household Recycling Centre
From Monday 23 March 2026, Dorset Council will introduce a simple booking system at our recycling centres in Dorchester, Wimborne, Shaftesbury and Sherborne.
The aim is to make visits smoother, reduce queues, and ensure the service remains fair for Dorset ...