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Lower end of Dorchester’s South Street now open for pedestrians
As scheduled, a pedestrian walkway opposite the site of the Gorge Café fire on Dorchester’s South Street opened on Friday afternoon.
The walkway safely reconnects both sides of the street. Shoppers can now also get to South Street via Hardye ...
Police officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward following a road traffic collision in Weymouth that left a teenage cyclist with serious injuries.
Dorset Police received a report at 5.26pm on Thursday 10 ...
Protect yourself and your family this spring with COVID-19 vaccinations now available near you
Walk-in clinics and community outreach is making it easier than ever to get protected from COVID-19.
As families enjoy the Easter break, the NHS in Dorset is encouraging those most at risk from COVID-19 to come forward for their spring ...
Weymouth Football Club who visit Maidstone on Saturday have 4 National League South fixtures remaining to complete the season with little more than pride to play for.
The Terras were relegated following their 4 goals to 1 defeat at Eastbourne last ...
Dorset Police target road safety on the Chickerell to Bridport coast road
A targeted road safety operation was carried out to prevent road traffic collisions occurring along a beauty hotspot road in West Dorset.
Between 2020 and 2024, there were 95 road traffic collisions on the B3157 between Chickerell and Bridport.
Along this ...
11th April – the deadline to apply for VE Day Street party road closure
The UK will mark the historic 80th anniversary of VE Day with families and communities coming together to celebrate 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe, 5-8 May.
Street parties, picnics, and barbecues will be held across ...
Weymouth Football Club’s senior men’s team 4 goals to 1 defeat away at Eastbourne confirmed the Terras’ relegation from the National League South.
The writing has been on the wall for the Terras ever since they parted company with manager ...
Update – wanted Weymouth man has been located
Officers searching for wanted Weymouth man Terence Bryant can confirm he has been located and arrested.
The 40-year-old was wanted on prison recall as well as in connection with a burglary offence in Weymouth.
Following searches and enquiries by officers, he ...
By our sports reporter Idris Martin.
If you think that you have the quality to represent Dorset & Wilts in their County squad in this season’s Bill Beaumont RFU County Championship, which climaxes with the two finalists running out at ...
Extended ‘wraparound’ childcare hours on offer thanks to additional funding
Working families in Dorset can now benefit from extended childcare hours, thanks to funding provided by the Department of Education.
Local primary schools as well as registered childcare providers, are offering new or expanded before and after school childcare hours. ...
Dorchester Household Recycling Centre will be closed on Tuesday 8 April 2025
Dorchester Household Recycling Centre (HRC, or “the tip”) will be closed all day on Tuesday (8 April 2025).
This is to allow Dorset Council’s Highways team to carry out targeted and localised repairs to sections of St. Georges Road. Local ...
New Chief Executive recommended for appointment for Dorset Council
Dorset Council has announced that Dr Catherine Howe has been unanimously recommended by the cross-party Staffing Committee as the Council’s new Chief Executive. This appointment is subject to final approval by Full Council on 10 April.
Catherine will take over ...
A fitting farewell for Dorchester Choral Society’s Musical Director
Dorchester Choral Society are saying goodbye to their musical director of the past 10 years: Colin Howard. His final concert as their conductor is a performance of J.S. Bach’s Mass in B Minor which takes place on Saturday (5th ...
Stop Portland Incinerator campaign appeal in the High Court fails
The Stop Portland Waste Incinerator campaign has announced that they have lost the case taken to the High Court appealing against the government decision that overturned Dorset Council’s unanimous refusal of Powerfuel Portland’s waste incinerator planning application.
Debbie Tulett who ...
Weymouth toilet block reopens after major refurbishment
Toilet facilities in Weymouth’s Cove Street reopened on Monday 31st March following a full refurbishment.
The block has been totally refitted, and improvements include: moving the accessible toilet door so that it is more accessible, new urinals and toilets have ...
Weymouth Football Club’s National League South Status is hanging by a thread following the Terras 4 goals to nil home victory against Slough Town.
Although still mathematically possible, it looks very unlikely despite their performance at the Bob Lucas Stadium ...
UPDATE: Two men charged following alleged robbery and attempted robberies near Crossways
Two men have been charged following an investigation by detectives into a reported robbery and attempted robberies near Dorchester.
It was reported that at around 7.35pm on Friday 14 February 2025 a man driving a white Mercedes stopped to assist ...
Major emergency causes road closures in Bridport
A person on a Bridport town centre rooftop has caused a large response from the emergency services.
Police, fire and ambulance services rushed to the emergency in South Street Bridport.
It is understood that the man has been airlifted to Southampton ...
Man pleads guilty to Weymouth murder
A man who violently assaulted an elderly man in Weymouth has pleaded guilty in court to his murder following a detailed investigation by detectives.
Jake Saunders, aged 19 and of Weymouth, pleaded guilty to the murder of 75-year-old Anthony Jacob ...
A Beacon of Support for the Community
Dorset residents facing periods of uncertainty, short-term illness or life crises such as mental health challenges or bereavement, are being given a helping hand through a new network of support from the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
The Dorset ...
Council wants your views on street lighting
A review of street lighting in the Dorset Council area is currently underway, with a consultation on potential changes open from Monday 24 March until 4 May 2025.
Dorset Council is seeking feedback on a range of potential changes to ...
Appeal for information following burglary in Weymouth
Police officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant information to come forward as they investigate a residential burglary in Weymouth.
It is reported that between 9.30pm on Saturday 22 March and 10.25pm on Sunday 23 March 2025 entry ...
Urgent appeal from Weymouth voluntarily-run service for new premises and funding
A free Weymouth community organisation called Family Matters urgently is looking for new premises to operate from together with funding to cover rent, etc.
Family Matters Baby Bank, which is a project within the charity Refresh is run entirely by ...
Celebrating 10 years of heritage and wildlife at Hardy’s Birthplace
This month marks the 10th anniversary of Hardy’s Birthplace Visitor Centre.
Nestled in Higher Bockhampton near Dorchester, the centre has welcomed over half a million visitors since first opening its doors a decade ago, providing a gateway to the area’s ...
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery to Host Annual Wedding Fair this April
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery is excited to announce that this year’s Wedding Fair will be taking place on Sunday 27 April from 11am to 3pm. This free event will be a celebration of all things wedding-related, featuring a ...
Appeal for information following reported assault in Weymouth
Police officers investigating a report of an assault in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses and the victim involved to come forward.
It was reported that between 10pm and 11pm on Friday 14 March 2025 a man was seen grabbing a ...
Relegation looks almost inevitable for Weymouth Football Club’s Men’s team now following their narrow one nil defeat at Chippenham on Saturday despite playing against 10 men from the 44th minute when Chippenham’s Leone Grauata was sent from the field of ...
Police to focus on reducing violent crime and anti-social behaviour
Dorset Police is working with partners to ensure residents, visitors and businesses can enjoy a ‘good safe summer’.
Earlier this week, the Force hosted two events alongside Dorset Council, Weymouth Town Council, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue, Business Improvement ...
Littlemoor Family Hub – coming soon
Families in Littlemoor will soon benefit from a Family Hub, bringing together essential services and support under one roof.
Families in Littlemoor will soon benefit from a Family Hub, bringing together essential services and support under one roof.
The new Littlemoor ...
Search for wanted man with links to Weymouth
Police officers are appealing for information from the public as they carry out enquiries to locate a wanted man with links to Weymouth.
Meron Habtu, aged 21, is wanted on prison recall after failing to comply with the terms of ...