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Weymouth Christmas lights 2024
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Appeal for witnesses following reported robbery in Weymouth

Appeal for witnesses following reported robbery in Weymouth

Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward after an alleged robbery in Weymouth – with one man arrested.

Dorset Police received a report at 6.26am on Wednesday 11 December 2024 of a robbery at the ...

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Eight years jail for drug driver who caused a fatal collision near Dorchester

Eight years jail for drug driver who caused a fatal collision near Dorchester

A drug driver who caused a fatal collision in West Dorset has been sentenced at court.

Joshua Jack Craven, aged 22 and of Trinity Way, Bridport, appeared at Bournemouth Crown Court on Thursday 12 December 2024 after admitting causing death ...

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Weekend Sports Preview

Weekend Sports Preview

Following their FA Trophy fourth-round exploits on Tuesday evening at Huish Park, where Weymouth returned to the Bob Lucas Stadium after beating their full-time arch-rivals Yeovil by 2 goals to one, courtesy of a brace of goals from the ...

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Weymouth man charged with attempted murder

Weymouth man charged with attempted murder

A man has been charged following an investigation by detectives into a report of a serious assault in Weymouth, with officers continuing to appeal for any witnesses to come forward.

Dorset Police received a report at 8.12pm on Tuesday 10 ...

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When are my bins going to be collected over Christmas? – let us tell you

When are my bins going to be collected over Christmas? - let us tell you

As well as your collection date changing over the Christmas period, the crews might pick up your waste at a different time of day than usual. Therefore, Dorset Council asks that you put your containers out on the correct ...

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Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner holds Facebook Live event on the issue of shoplifting

Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner holds Facebook Live event on the issue of shoplifting

Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick, held a special Facebook Live event last week to discuss the issue of shoplifting, along with representatives from Dorset Police.

During the online event, the PCC along with Assistant Chief Constable Mark Callaghan ...

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Dorset Police urges residents to protect themselves from fraudsters this Christmas

Dorset Police urges residents to protect themselves from fraudsters this Christmas

Dorset Police is supporting Action Fraud’s 12 Frauds of Christmas campaign for residents to have a #FraudFreeXmas.

When celebrating this festive season people are being encouraged to have a #FraudFreeXmas and stay alert to fraudsters taking advantage of the time ...

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Fire crews return to South Street to deal with ‘hot spots’

Fire crews return to South Street to deal with 'hot spots'

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue have had crews in attendance this morning (11th December) to deal with some hot spots within the collapsed building in South Street.

Fire crews will be carrying out regular re-inspections over the next few ...

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Children in Kingfisher Ward of Dorset County Hospital to benefit from bikers’ generosity

Children in Kingfisher Ward of Dorset County Hospital to benefit from bikers' generosity

DocBike has launched a brand-new ride out to bring festive cheer to children and young people at Dorset County Hospital this Christmas.

DocBike’s Santa Toy Run will take place on Sunday 22nd December 2024 and calls upon big-hearted bikers to ...

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Sport Xtra: match report

Sport Xtra: match report

On Tuesday evening, former Yeovil Town striker Brandon Goodship returned to Huish Park to haunt the Glovers, scoring both of the goals that put Weymouth into the fourth round of the FA Trophy on Saturday, January 4 fourth, when ...

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Latest on Dorchester fire which has destroyed the Gorge Cafe

Latest on Dorchester fire which has destroyed the Gorge Cafe

Kieran Williams reporting.

As of 6pm on Monday evening (9th December), Firefighters are still tackling a blaze which has destroyed the mid-terrace commercial premises on South Street in Dorchester.

After an initial attendance from 11 fire stations, when the fire broke ...

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Dorchester woman and man sentenced for unlicensed breeding and selling of dogs, puppies and kittens

Dorchester woman and man sentenced for unlicensed breeding and selling of dogs, puppies and kittens

A pair of illegal pet breeders and sellers who made over £34,000 were sentenced in court last week, following an investigation by Dorset Council’s Animal Welfare team and Dorset Police.

Ebony Membury (25) and her father Michael Membury (58) of ...

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Weekend Sports Report

Weekend Sports Report

Storm Darragh put paid to most local sports this weekend, but some did go ahead.

In the Southern Premier League, Dorchester overcame the challenge of Hungerford Town at the Avenue Stadium, beating their visitors by 4 goals to 2.

The Magpie’s ...

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Fire destroys much loved cafe

Fire destroys much loved cafe

Residents in Dorchester have woken this morning to the devastating news of a fire in South Street.

The fire broke out in the early hours this morning in the Gorge Café in the town.

Fire crews from around Dorchester were alerted ...

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In pictures: West Bay and Storm Darragh

In pictures: West Bay and Storm Darragh

Our reporter Idris Martin has been out and about visiting West Bay this morning, 7th December, to see the effect of Storm Darragh which has battered Wales and south west England overnight and Saturday morning.

Idris took the photos below ...

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Flood Alert for the west coast of Dorset

Flood Alert for the west coast of Dorset

A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for: Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogden Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell.

Storm Darragh will bring strong winds, large waves ...

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Three years jail for van driver who caused a fatality whilst over the drug limit

Three years jail for van driver who caused a fatality whilst over the drug limit

A van driver who failed to check his rear-view camera before carrying out a manoeuvre causing a fatal collision in Weymouth has been jailed.

Edgaras Kondratas, aged 41 and of Southampton, appeared at Winchester Crown Court to be sentenced on ...

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Change in venue for Weldmar Hospicecare’s Light up a Life service in Weymouth

Change in venue for Weldmar Hospicecare’s Light up a Life service in Weymouth

Due to the recent bad weather, Weldmar Hospicecare’s Light up a Life tree at Lodmoor Country Park has sadly sustained significant damage. With very strong winds also forecast over the weekend due to Storm Darragh, it is not safe ...

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Weymouth Lights Up Jubilee Clock to Honour Salvation Army’s Vital Community Work

Weymouth Lights Up Jubilee Clock to Honour Salvation Army’s Vital Community Work

Weymouth is set to celebrate the Salvation Army’s vital contributions to the community by lighting up its iconic Jubilee Clock in the charity’s vibrant colours—yellow, red, and blue—from Saturday 7th December to Monday 9th December.

Additionally, The Salvation Army band ...

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Council Leader requests DEFRA intervention regarding Portland incinerator

Council Leader requests DEFRA intervention regarding Portland incinerator

Cllr. Nick Ireland, Leader of Dorset Council and Cabinet Member for Climate, Performance and Safeguarding, has written to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

He has requested the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) intervene following the ...

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South Western Railway to be renationalised by July 2025

South Western Railway to be renationalised by July 2025

Plans to overhaul the rail network have been announced as the Transport Secretary reveals South Western Railway’s services will be the first to transfer into public ownership next year.

The move comes just days after one of the Government’s first ...

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Two tennis courts reopened in Dorchester’s Borough Gardens following resurfacing

Two tennis courts reopened in Dorchester's Borough Gardens following resurfacing

Dorchester Town Council has announced the reopening of two tennis courts in the Borough Gardens following a successful resurfacing project. This important upgrade, made possible by a generous grant from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), ensures the courts are ...

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Knightsford community a step closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan

Knightsford community a step closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan

A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area.

A final version of the Knightsford Neighbourhood Plan (the parishes of Tincleton, West Knighton, West Stafford and Woodsford) has been ...

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Witness appeal following report of assault in Weymouth

Witness appeal following report of assault in Weymouth

Dorset Police received a report at 2.54am on Sunday 1 December 2024 of an altercation taking place outside The Closet in Maiden Street.

It was reported that a 19-year-old man was assaulted and he was taken to hospital for treatment ...

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Weekend Sports Report

Weekend Sports Report

None of our 4 top local football teams could muster up a victory between them on Saturday. The very best they could provide was at the New Cuthbury, where Dorchester, despite ending the game with only 9 players out ...

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Woman receives serious injuries in collision near Dorchester

Woman receives serious injuries in collision near Dorchester

Dorset Police received a report at 1.49pm on Sunday 1 December 2024 of a collision between Dorchester and Winterbourne Abbas, near to Tilly Whim Lane, involving a black Ford Fiesta, a white Seat Ibiza and a black Land Rover.

Emergency ...

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Dolphin washed up on Weymouth beach

Dolphin washed up on Weymouth beach

Our reporter Idris Martin was out for a Sunday morning stroll on Weymouth beach when he sadly came across a dead dolphin which had been washed up for reasons as yet unknown.

Next to the carcass a sign has been ...

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19 years jail for man who committed violent assault and rape in Weymouth

19 years jail for man who committed violent assault and rape in Weymouth

A man who subjected a woman to repeated sexual and physical assaults in Weymouth has been jailed for 19 years.

Reece Vella, 32 and of Weymouth, was sentenced on Monday 25 November 2024 at Bournemouth Crown Court. He pleaded guilty ...

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Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance scoop four national awards of excellence!

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance scoop four national awards of excellence!

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance came out winners in four categories at this year’s 2024 Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence.

Organised by Air Ambulances UK and sponsored by Kwik Fit, the awards took place last night to celebrate and recognise ...

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Shock announcement of £400,000 NHS funding cut for Weldmar Hospicecare

Shock announcement of £400,000 NHS funding cut for Weldmar Hospicecare

Weldmar Hospicecare has confirmed that they have received formal notification that NHS Dorset is reducing their funding, which will have a financial impact to the level of commissioned income they receive in an already financially challenging climate.

Currently, Weldmar is ...

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