Below are the 30 latest news items
Bird hide at Chesil Centre approved
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A new bird watching hide has been approved for the Wild Chesil Centre just off the Portland causeway road near Ferrybridge.
Councillors on the area planning committee, meeting in Dorchester on Monday, voted unanimously in ...
Man assaulted and robbed in Weymouth
Police officers investigating a report of a robbery in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
It was reported that at around 12.45am on Friday 5 June 2026 a man aged in his 20s was ...
The Dorchester Tourism Partnership, led by Dorchester Town Council, has unveiled a brand new, free self guided walking leaflet showcasing Poundbury’s architecture and design — released to coincide with the official birthday of HRH King Charles III on Saturday ...
Idris Martin reporting.
Congratulations go to Dorchester Rugby Club players Callum Angell and Flynn Drumund who have both been selected to represent their club and the Dorset & Wilts RFU in the South West Region Under 20 squad.
Weymouth Football Club ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Fresh planning decisions in Dorchester include a series of town centre conversion schemes, transport improvements and home extension proposals, with Dorset Council approving most applications.
Among the most notable approvals were twin permissions for 38 ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A community gardening project in Dorchester is to hold an event next week (June 17) inviting ideas to help shape its future.
Volunteer Centre Dorset has taken over the running of the project, on a ...
Carers Week shines a light on unpaid carers’ wellbeing and local support
Unpaid carers across Dorset are being encouraged to recognise their caring role and find out what support is available to them during Carers Week 2026 (8–14 June).
The week highlights the importance of creating communities where carers feel understood, supported ...
Weymouth Football Club would like to announce the signing of Mitch Beardmore, subject to FA approval.
Mitch joins the Terras following the conclusion of his contract with Bath City.
Jason Matthews, Director of Football, had this to say:
“I’d like to say ...
Weymouth’s Gig Racing cancelled for the weekend
Idris Martin reporting.
The Cornish Pilot Gig Association Mixed Grand Prix that was scheduled to take place at the Weymouth and Portland National Saining Academy over the weekend has been cancelled due to safety concerns over the weather. The event ...
Dorchester Kite Festival POSTPONED
Dorchester Kite Festival, set to take place this Saturday 6th June, has unfortunately been postponed due to weather forecasts. A message from the Dorchester Kite Festival team:
“We’re very sorry to announce that the Dorchester Kite Festival, scheduled for this ...
Village Fete Hosts Hairy Coo guest stars
On Saturday 6th June from 1 – 4.30 pm, you are invited to this year’s Piddletrenthide and Plush Village Fete for a celebration of all things countryside!
A fun-filled day of activities is on offer, catering to all ages – ...
Dorset Council is delighted to announce that our Adult Social Care (ASC) services have received a “Good” rating following an assessment by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
In the report published today (4 June), the CQC concluded that “evidence showed ...
Dorchester gateway site re-worked
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
New outline plans for a gateway housing site next to Dorchester’s west rail station have met with an objection from town councillors.
The revised proposals include three parking spaces for 30 flats – with no ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Plans for the first phase of the North Dorchester Garden Community are due to be submitted shortly – marking the start of the formal planning process.
The initial plans are for up to 500 energy-efficient ...
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery Launches Volunteer Recruitment Drive
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery is launching a recruitment drive to expand its volunteer team, seeking individuals to support its permanent galleries and temporary exhibitions.
The Museum welcomes approximately 46,000 visitors annually, many of them tourists experiencing Dorset for the ...
Whole town 20mph plan for Dorchester
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
All Dorchester roads could be covered by a blanket 20mph maximum speed limit – with one exception.
A public consultation about the proposal from the town council is expected to begin shortly with a decision ...
Dorset coast set for major gig racing weekend
A record 92 crews will head to the Dorset coast on Saturday 6 June when the Cornish Pilot Gig Association Mixed Grand Prix comes to the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, bringing one of the biggest weekends in ...
Witness appeal following verbal altercation in Weymouth
Officers are appealing for anyone with information and a male witness to come forward who was involved in a verbal altercation in Weymouth.
During the early hours of Sunday 31 May 2026, it is reported that a woman aged in ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A flood consultation meeting for Dorchester this week is being held four miles out of town at Stratton – prompting questions why Dorset Council and the Environment Agency could not hold a meeting in ...
Weymouth FC announce players retained from last season
Idris Martin reporting.
Weymouth Football Club have published their list of players retained from last season who have accepted the terms offered and will turn out for the Terras in next season’s campaign to return to the Southern Premier League ...
Community cafe proposal in Weymouth
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A Weymouth burger restaurant, which was hit by fire last year, could be turned into a training centre for up to 50 students.
If approved the plans will breathe new life into the site of ...
Weymouth Football Club is excited to announce the signing of striker Toby Holmes.
Toby joins from Shaftesbury FC, having scored 33 goals last season.
Toby has a wealth of experience playing in the southern leagues, scoring 285 goals in 463 games, ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Dorset businesses will have to find the space and cost of meeting extra recycling requirements from March 2027.
It will mean more recyclable waste having to be sorted at source for small businesses with ten, ...
From a building society to a bar
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A former building society site in Dorchester could become a tapas bar and pilates studio.
A planning application for the site, between the County Museum and Holy Trinity church in High West Street, asks for ...
Fire damages walkway through popular Dorchester nature reserve
In the early hours of Sunday 31st May, Dorset Fire & Rescue Service from Dorchester Station were called to a large fire which has damaged the Riverside Reserve, a nature reserve near the River Frome at Dorchester.
The fire has ...
Pop-up Pride Dorchester back for 2026
Pop-up Pride Dorchester is back for its second year with a fabulous and packed programme.
The initiative, driven by Dorchester Town Council with the support of local partners, brings together events happening throughout Pride month in June – hosted by ...
After making 259 appearances for Weymouth Football Club and scoring 118 goals, Brandon Goodship has left the Terras and signed on for Poole Town.
Goodship replaces former Dorchester striker Shaquelle Gwengwe, who scored 43 league and cup goals for the ...
Presentations made following the Boys are Back fundraiser
Idris Martin reporting.
Two cheques of £500 each were handed over to representatives of two local charities, Two Little Birds and Butterflies.
The money was raised on the evening of Friday 15th May at the Boys are Back band re-union gig ...
Man jailed after five officers subjected to unacceptable assaults in Weymouth
A man has been jailed after five officers were subjected to unacceptable assaults by a man in Weymouth.
At around 7.55pm on Thursday 2 April 2026 officers responded to a call from the public about an aggressive man who was ...
The People’s Emergency Briefing to be screened in Dorchester
Chris Packham backs Dorchester’s screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing which is being hosted by Dorchester Town Council, Dorset Climate Action Network and Dorset Action.
A free public screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing will take place at The Corn ...