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Police superintendent pleads guilty to drink driving offence
A police superintendent has appeared in court and pleaded guilty to a drink driving offence.
Detective Superintendent Paul Kessell, aged 45, appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Friday 13 September 2024 and pleaded guilty to driving while over the prescribed ...
Have your say on the Chesil Cove Curved Sea Wall proposed works
Dorset Coast Forum is inviting residents, visitors and businesses to have their say on proposed works to repair and update the Chesil Cove Curved Sea Wall.
The current wall was built in 1965 and designed to deflect waves and prevent ...
It’s a busy sporting weekend on the Jurassic Coast, and it kicks off on Friday evening at Grove Corner, where Portland United welcome Southampton Football Club Legends at Grove Corner for a charity football match. The action begins at ...
Get protected – join your community in getting vaccinated this winter
People living in Dorset are being reminded to find out which vaccinations they are eligible for ahead of the coming winter months.
Vaccinations are the most effective way of protecting yourself against potentially life-threatening diseases including COVID-19 and flu.
Children and ...
Wool community takes a step closer to adopting Neighbourhood Plan
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area.
Wool Parish Council has submitted a new Neighbourhood Plan for independent examination.
The plan has been drawn up by residents, and agreed ...
Countdown to Weymouth 70.3 Ironman
Preparations for Ironman 70.3 2024, on 15th September, are underway already.
The organisers of the international event taking place on Sunday are already constructing their facilities at the Lodmoor Country Car Park, which is close to the start line on ...
A minute’s silence was observed before the kick of the Weymouth & Portland v Bridport rugby game at Monmouth Avenue as a mark of respect for the Seahorses’ former player and committee man Derek Smith, who passed away recently.
The ...
Emergency services scrambled to deal with a man on the hospital roof
Dorset Police received a report at 6:40pm on Wednesday 4 September 2024 raising concerns for the welfare of a man on a roof at Dorset County Hospital.
Officers attended and attempts were made to engage with the man.
They were assisted ...
Council to pay tribute to the emergency services
Dorset Council will be honouring the heroic people who work for the NHS and the emergency services in the UK on Emergency Services Day Monday 9 September.
The 999 Emergency Services Flag will be raised at County Hall in Dorchester ...
Portland United manager stands down
Portland United Football Club manager Kyle Critchell and his assistant Jamie Symes have both elected to stand down from managing the Blues senior team.
Club chairman Matt Lucas thanked both Kyle and Jamie for all of the hard work that ...
After 10 years of service and welcoming 43 members of the Royal Family, Angus Campbell retires
After 10 years as Dorset’s Lord-Lieutenant, the Sovereign’s representative in the county, Angus Campbell CVO retires today, 4 September.
Having been appointed in 2014, he first served Her Majesty the Queen, whom he welcomed to Dorset on two occasions as ...
Corfe Castle to light up in support of Air Ambulance Week
Air Ambulance Week 2024 takes place between 9th – 15th September and is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the vital life-saving work of air ambulance charities across the UK. and three National Trust buildings will light up ...
Man and woman released from investigation into death at Warmwell Holiday Park
Detectives have issued a further update following enquiries into the circumstances of the death of a man at a holiday park near Dorchester.
On Sunday 23 June 2024 at 12.27am Dorset Police received a report raising a concern for the ...
Blood pressure monitoring app helping nearly 4,000 patients across the county
It is estimated over 200,000 people in Dorset are living with high blood pressure and without regular testing this can go unnoticed, sometimes leading to serious health issues including stroke and heart attack.
This year to mark Know Your Numbers ...
Hospital treatment required following suspected arson incident in Weymouth
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward after a fire that is believed to have been started deliberately in Weymouth.
At around 6.20am on Sunday 1 September 2024 Dorset Police received a report from the ...
Dorchester crashed out of the FA Cup at the first hurdle, losing by 2 goals to nil away at Banbury, with striker Shaq Gwengwe missing a late penalty spooning it over the bar.
Weymouth didn’t fare much better in London ...
Rough sea condition holds up Gig Regatta
The International Gig Racing Regatta that is taking place in Weymouth over the weekend was put on hold this morning due to the strong winds whipping up the sea in Newton’s Cove where the racing was due to take ...
Ceremony to honour our Merchant Navy
On Tuesday 3 September, Dorset Council will honour Merchant Navy seafarers by holding a flag-raising ceremony at County Hall in Dorchester at 9.30am.
Merchant Navy Day acknowledges the brave men and women of the Merchant Navy, who in ...
Man jailed for violent disorder in Weymouth
A man has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for an offence of violent disorder committed during protest activity in Weymouth.
Eden Tobias Reboul, aged 27 and of Rodwell Road in Weymouth, was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on ...
El Galleon Andalucia returns to Weymouth
The full-size replica of a Spanish galleon ‘El Galleon Andalucia’ has returned to Weymouth Harbour until Monday 2nd September.
She will be open to the public to climb aboard the huge ship as of today (30th August) from 10am to ...
Many world-championship gig clubs will be attending the 2024 Weymouth Pilot Gig Regatta which takes place over the weekend.
Spectators can enjoy the elite-level gig racing between 10am to 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday, with organisers saying that the ...
A local policeman’s account of being a public order officer
Police Sergeant Scott Jones has given KeeP 106 his first-hand account on what he has faced during the recent protests when violent disorder has broken out:
I have been a specialist trained public order officer for seven years, having served ...
The Woodman Bridport announced as Regional Pub & Cider Pub of the Year
West Dorset Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) say they are extremely proud and excited to announce that their current Pub Of The Year and Cider Pub Of The Year, the Woodman, Bridport, has progressed into and won the CAMRA ...
DocBike partners with The Dorset Bike Festival for Annual Charity Ride Out
DocBike have told KeeP 106 they are delighted to announce a new partnership with The Dorset Bike Festival for this year’s annual charity ride out, which will take place on Saturday 21st September 2024.
The life-saving charity is thrilled to ...
Dorset Greener Homes Event returns for 2024
Dorset’s Greener Homes are opening their doors for the fourth year across Dorset this September.
Communities across Dorset are set to benefit from this county-wide event, as nearly 40 homes across Dorset take part in the annual event ‘Dorset Greener ...
Appeal for information following criminal damage in Dorchester
Police officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward after criminal damage at a property in Dorchester.
Between 3.30pm on Thursday 22 August and 12pm on Friday 23 August 2024, a brick was thrown through the ...
Arrest made following reported road rage incident in Weymouth
A man has been arrested in connection with a report of a road rage incident that resulted in a serious assault in Weymouth.
Dorset Police received a report at around 9.50am on Saturday 17 August 2024 that a man had ...
Vandals steal information ‘discs’ from Radipole Gardens
By Idris Martin
What a great idea – a nature trail with explanatory discs, all part of the 1 million pounds refurbished Radipole Gardens and Park – until some vandals have stolen 2 of the discs already!
The refurbishment was only ...
Weymouth Football Club’s Nation League South record so far this season reads: Played 5, Lost 5, Goals for 2, Goals against 11, and Points Zero. Not the start that manager Mark Molesley would have desired before the season kicked ...
Heart of Wessex line to close between Weymouth and Castle Cary for vital track replacement work
Vital track replacement work in Thornford, Dorset, will mean that the Heart of Wessex Line between Castle Cary and Weymouth will be closed with buses replacing trains from Monday 23 September to Sunday 29 September.
During this time, Network Rail’s ...
