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Do you recognise these statues?
Officers are issuing an appeal and issuing an image of suspected stolen statues that were recovered in Dorchester and believed to have been stolen from West Dorset.
On Tuesday 7 January 2025, officers recovered a large number of suspected stolen ...
Biggest ever Christmas tree collection raises in excess of £16,000 for Weldmar Hospicecare
Dorset charity Weldmar Hospicecare has raised an incredible £16,778 in its most successful annual Treecycle campaign to date. 1,440 trees were collected by volunteers from across the county, in return for donations to the charity.
The money raised from supporters’ generous donations ...
DocBike’s Santa Toy Run brings festive joy to children at Dorset County Hospital
A motorcycle ride out led by Dorset-based charity DocBike, has brought festive cheer to young patients staying in Kingfisher Ward at Dorset County Hospital on Christmas Day.
On Sunday 22nd December 2024, over 50 big-hearted bikers took part in ...
Appeal for witnesses after teenage boy assaulted in Weymouth
Between 8.15pm and 8.45pm on Saturday 11 January 2025, Dorset Police received a report that a 16-year-old boy had been assaulted on The Esplanade at the end of St Mary Street.
It is reported that the victim was with three ...
Faulty power socket causes roof fire at Dorchester care home
A fire which broke out in the roof of a Dorchester care home on the night of Saturday 18th January is believed to have been caused by a faulty power wall socket.
The fire, at Grassington House in Prince of ...
Following their 1 nil defeat away against Worthing, Blue Terra wrote on the Fan’s Forum: “The most disappointing stat is no one hammers us, but our inability to score is sending us down”, and according to our Man at ...
Witness appeal following reported public order in Dorchester
Police officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a reported public order incident in Dorchester.
The incident occurred at around 4.30pm on Thursday 16 January 2025 in Trinity Street involving the driver of a ...
21 years jail for man who committed violent domestic assault
A Weymouth man has been jailed for a violent domestic assault at a home in the town.
Jethro Cray-Morris, aged 45 and of Lennox Street, was found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent at Bournemouth Crown Court on ...
Weymouth Football Club’s senior men’s team travels to Woodside Road on Saturday to meet National League South promotion-chasing club Worthing. The Rebels are currently in 7th place, while the Terras still reside on the bottom of the league table ...
Remembering the millions who died in the Holocaust
Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) is held annually on 27 January to remember the millions of people who died during the Holocaust and in the genocides that followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. The date marks the anniversary of ...
Appeal for witnesses following assault in Weymouth
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following an assault in Weymouth.
Between 11pm and 11.30pm on Friday 13 December 2024 a woman was reportedly assaulted by an unknown woman at The Rock pub in ...
Weymouth Town Council agrees budget for 2025/26
Weymouth Town Council agreed to increase its precept for the coming year, which will see residents pay an extra £1.50 a month on a Band D property.
The recommended precept of £3,899,180 for 2025/26 was agreed at Full Council on ...
Inclusive music event to take place in Dorchester
An inclusive community music event with the message of One Beat Many Sounds is taking place in Dorchester on Saturday 25th January 2025. The Love Music Hate Racism gig will celebrate both the vibrant local music scene and communities ...
Not long to go before BEEREX 2025
Rich Gabe, Press Officer and Social Secretary for the West Dorset branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) sends us this report:
It’s nearly time to raise a glass and toast the annual Dorchester Beerex which opens on Friday ...
Martinstown Circle Suppers raise £7,350 for Dorchester Poverty Action
Martinstown Circle Suppers have launched their 10th year of fundraising by presenting a cheque for £7,350 to Dorchester Poverty Action (DPA). The funds, raised throughout 2024, will support individuals and families in need across the DT1 and DT2 postcode areas.
At ...
Council consider alternatives for North Quay and Weymouth Bowl
Dorset Council has announced it is taking a second look at its development plans for North Quay and Weymouth Bowl.
This decision comes after a thorough evaluation process revealed that the applications the council received from potential development partners did ...
Weymouth Football Club’s Senior men’s team hosted Dorking at the Bob Lucas Stadium on Saturday and, despite putting up a valiant display, went down by 3 goals to 2.
This result leaves the Terras still rooted firmly to the foot ...
Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire Councils confirm support for Devolution Priority Programme
The Leaders of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire Councils have submitted a letter to the Government to confirm they wish to be considered as part of the Devolution Priority Programme.
In a joint statement, the leaders of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire ...
Even the most optimistic of Weymouth Football Club fans are beginning to doubt that the Terras can haul themselves out of the National League South relegation zone after Tuesday evening 2 goals to 1 loss away against fellow strugglers ...
Dorset Council unveils bold £416 million budget for 2025/26
Dorset Council has set out proposals for a £416 million budget for 2025/26.
This marks a £39 million increase in spending from last year, injecting much needed funding into essential services for residents, especially vulnerable children and adults.
Additional funding includes:
- £14.5 ...
Image appeal following assault near Dorchester
Police officers investigating an assault near Dorchester are issuing an image of a man they would like to identify.
At around 12pm on Thursday 19 December 2024 a woman was reportedly assaulted by a man in the Broadmayne area.
It is ...
Top tips to stay well in the cold weather from NHS Dorset
With temperatures set to drop over the coming days and the arrival of snow in some places, the local NHS is reminding people that cold weather can make some health problems worse and even lead to serious complications for ...
Dorset County Hospital Charity Appeal reaches first major milestone
Dorset County Hospital Charity is delighted to announce its £2.5 million Emergency and Critical Care Appeal has reached £500K, its first major milestone. The Charity’s appeal is funding significant enhancements to the new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit, ...
Only one of our local senior football teams managed to record a win on Saturday, and that was in the Southwest Peninsular League East, where Bridport beat Bovey Tracey away by four goals to two.
Solomon Ayunga, Kieran Daniels, Kieran ...
Another fire has broken out this morning (4th January) seriously damaging another restaurant in a Dorset town.
The fire is at the Dorset Burger Company in King Street, Weymouth.
Road closures are currently in place and many fire engines are in ...
Renewed CCTV appeal following reported assaults in Weymouth
Detectives continuing to investigate reported assaults on two men in Weymouth are issuing additional images of a man they are looking to identify.
It was reported that at around 4am on Sunday 27 October 2024 two men aged in their ...
Cyclist sustains serious injuries in Weymouth. Witness appeal
Dorset Police received a report at 5.05am on Friday 3 January 2025 that a male cyclist had been found with serious injuries in All Saints Road.
Officers attended, along with the ambulance service, and road closures were put in place.
The ...
Hammer-wielding man threatens couple in Weymouth
Detectives investigating a report of an assault and threats in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Dorset Police received a report at around 7.30am on Wednesday 1 January 2025 that two victims – a ...
Free money coaching in Dorchester to help people rebuild after Christmas
“Christmas can be expensive and stressful. An average household in the UK spends more than £700 extra in December than in other months, according to the Bank of England”, says CAP money coach Dick Howard. “Many families will find ...
Dorset NHS advises public not to visit hospitals if you have Norovirus
As cases of Norovirus, commonly known as the “winter vomiting bug,” continue to rise, clinicians in Dorset are issuing an urgent request to the public: please avoid visiting hospitals and other premises if you are experiencing symptoms.
Norovirus is highly ...