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Residents of Hanover Road in Weymouth and the Police are seeking help from the public in identifying a group of young people from CCTV video. At around 6:45 AM on Friday 29th September 2023 some youths were caught on camera kicking wing mirrors off two cars parked in the street. It is thought that some vehicles ...

Police officers are pleased to confirm that Isabella Ellison, who went missing having last been seen near Dorchester, has been found. The 21-year-old had last been seen on the evening of Thursday 28 September 2023. Following searches by officers, she has now been located. We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal.  

Communities across Dorset are being urged to come forward and report any drug-related activity to help build an intelligence-rich picture as part of a regional campaign to disrupt county lines gangs. The regional intensification campaign – called Operation Scorpion – will be happening across the South West with exact locations and timings being withheld. Op Scorpion, now ...

On Friday 27th October from 5pm – 9pm, you can visit Dorset Museum, the Keep Military Museum and Shire Hall Museum with just one ticket! Museums After Dark is a unique event organised by the three museums. Visitors can discover Dorchester’s fascinating history whilst exploring three of the best museums in the South West. Each museum will ...

Police officers investigating reported assaults outside a supermarket in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. An incident took place at Asda on Newstead Road between 5.30pm and 6pm on Monday 18 September 2023 involving a group of people reported to be acting anti-socially. As the group were leaving the store, it ...

Damers First School have unveiled an amazing Butterfly Totem Pole in their school grounds overlooking the Great Field on Poundbury. The wooden, carved Butterfly Totem Pole came about through an Art Exhibition the school took part in with Poundbury Arts organised by Judy Tate. The Exhibition was called It’s up to Us, after a book with ...

Fundraisers in Dorchester are stepping out in support of the most vulnerable communities around the world. Christian Aid supporters have organised an eight-mile sponsored walk to the River Jordan. It takes place on Saturday, September 30, with walkers leaving from St Peter’s Church at 9.30am, and finishing up at Bowleaze Cove, in Preston. They are invited to enjoy ...

Weymouth had to come from behind to snatch a National League South point at the Bob Lucas Stadium and they had to do it the hard way playing most of the second half a man down after Jordon Thompsom had seen red in the 53rd minute of the game for what our man at the match ...

This week, Dorset Council announced it has successfully secured funding to improve and preserve the heritage site of High Angle Battery in Portland. Thanks to a grant of just under £250,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, an exciting new project to rediscover the site is set to begin. Built in the 1890s to help defend the ...

A free training programme that has recruited an army of special advisors to help thousands of Dorset’s residents get online has scooped a prestigious national award. Dorset Council’s ‘Embedded Digital Champion’ initiative has won the acclaimed ‘Digital Skills’ title at the Connected Britain awards in London on Wednesday 20th September. The award recognises the feat of training ...

The latest inpatient survey, carried out by the Picker Institute on behalf of the Care Quality Commission, captured the views and experiences of 560 patients who stayed at least one night as an inpatient at DCH during November 2022. Questions included in the survey ask for feedback on the patients’ journeys from admission to hospital, treatment ...

Police officers investigating a fail-to-stop collision in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward. At approximately 7am on Sunday 10 September 2023, a two vehicle collision occurred on the A354 Rodwell Road at the junction with St Leonard’s Road. The driver of one of the vehicles involved – a Citroen C4 ...

Dorset Police received a report at approximately 4.30pm on Sunday 17 September 2023 that a man had been assaulted outside Weymouth Angling Club in Commercial Road and officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. The victim, a man in his 50s, was treated at the scene by an ambulance crew before ...

Julian House, a charity that supports vulnerable and at-risk individuals, is organising a Big Dorset Sleep-out on November 3rd and is asking the public to stand up against homelessness by challenging themselves, friends, family and colleagues by sleeping out for one night. The aim is to raise funds and awareness to help people who are forced ...

In excess of 2500 triathletes competed in the Weymouth Ironman 70.3 2023 on Sunday. However, due to health and safety concerns, the 1.2-mile swim discipline that was scheduled to start at 7:15 in the morning in the seas off Preston Beach was cancelled. Some competitors did enter the water to test out the conditions, but it ...

Striker Ezio Touray made it 4 goals in 2 outings for Weymouth Men’s Senior team netting twice, the second a late penalty after he had been upended in the penalty area in the Terras Second Qualifying Round FA Cup tie at Highworth Town on Saturday with substitute Calvin Brooks adding a third to put Weymouth ...

Police officers investigating an alleged assault outside a pub in Weymouth town centre are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. Dorset Police received a report at approximately 10.40am on Friday 15 September 2023 that a woman had been assaulted outside the William Henry pub in Frederick Place. The victim, a local woman aged ...

The Rotary Club of Dorchester Casterbridge will be out in force on Saturday 16th and Wednesday 20th September in South Street Dorchester between 10am and 4pm making a Street Collection to provide aid for those affected by the Disaster in Morocco. On Friday 8th September at 11pm local time a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck killing over ...

Dorset Police is set to share live real-time updates on hundreds of incidents this Saturday including redacted information of every contact received into the Force via 999 and 101 over a 12-hour period. The event will run from 3pm on Saturday 16 September 2023 and will highlight the significant demand the Force faces on a daily ...

Some children may be eligible to receive a free daily lunch at school, potentially saving families up to £450 per year, per child.  With the cost of living affecting many people, Dorset Council is reminding families under financial pressure to find out if their child qualifies for the initiative. As well as receiving a healthy meal ...

Police officers investigating criminal damage in Weymouth are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. It was reported to Dorset Police that a group of young people was damaging parked vehicles in Wooperton Street between 8pm and 9pm on Monday 11 September 2023. The members of the group were described as male and female and aged ...

The first-ever community led Dorset COP, uniting the local community in urgent action to combat climate change, was held on Saturday the 9th of September at the historic Corn Exchange building in Dorchester. The carbon-neutral event hosted a variety of workshops and keynote speakers, welcoming visitors from across the county. Zero Carbon Dorset, Dorset Climate Action ...

The Countdown is on for Weymouth’s biggest sporting event of the year, the Weymouth 70.3 Ironman which starts on Sunday 17th September at 7:15 am on Preston Beach Road opposite the Sea Life Centre. The competition kicks off with a 1.2 mile swim, then the competitors transition into their cycling gear for a 56-mile bike ride, ...

Police officers investigating a single-vehicle collision on Portland are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward. The incident on Portland Bridge Road was reported to Dorset Police at approximately 6pm on Sunday 10 September 2023 and involved a black Audi TT Quattro. No injuries were reported. A 26-year-old local man was arrested ...

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance are proud to announce the winner of a special fundraising trophy in support of its ‘Race from the Base’ cycling event. The life-saving charity has paid thanks and congratulated 15-year-old Ben Kilminster from Poole in Dorset, on being announced the winner of this year’s Hugo Yaxley Trophy. Ben took part in ...

Before Weymouth senior men’s team travelled to Dover for a Nation League South fixture the Terras’ manager Bobby Wilkinson signed striker Ezio Touray and what an inspired signing he proved out to be netting a brace of goals on his debut with Joel Rollinson adding a third for the Terras to make the final score ...

A Celebration of Welsh Ale & Cider by Rich Gabe. There’s still time to get your ticket and toast some of the best brewers and cider producers in Wales at this year’s Weymouth Octoberfest, held in Weymouth Pavilion Ocean Room and organised by the West Dorset branch of the Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA). The festival hopes ...

Working in collaboration with Dorset Council, First Bus South will continue to run the Route 3 bus service for passengers in Westham and Southill, Weymouth. First South originally trialled the Number 3 service from June this year, creating a route that served residents in the Southill area. Despite best efforts by all involved, the route didn’t ...

A victim has come forward following our appeal for information regarding an alleged assault which took place at Weymouth Town Quay. On Monday 4 September 2023 at approximately 11pm, officers responded to reports of a man who stood in front of oncoming traffic at the North Quay junction with West Wey Road. It is reported that the ...

A car trader from Essex has pleaded guilty to selling an unroadworthy car described by the magistrates as a ‘death trap’ to a Dorset consumer. Adam Hussain, 33, of Hornchurch in Essex who is the sole director of The Car Company Essex Ltd ran a second-hand car sales business trading as RNM Car Sales Essex. In March ...

A man is due to appear at court in connection with a fatal road traffic collision in Bere Regis. Just after 5pm on Sunday 18 September 2022, officers attended the incident at Rye Hill involving a blue Mazda MX5, a silver Ford C Max and a white Suzuki Ignis. Very sadly, the passenger of the Suzuki – ...

Police officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward as they carry out enquiries into a burglary at a supermarket on Portland. At around 2.45am on Sunday 27 August 2023 entry was forced to the Tesco store at Park Road in Easton and alcohol and charity boxes were stolen. Police Constable Antony Frost, ...

Weymouth & Portland Rugby Club’s senior men’s team proved all the pundits who were forecasting a heavy defeat in their first game, in the Tribute Southern Counties league away against Avonvale, wrong and returned from Bath with 4 league points in the bank. Result: Avonvale 21 v Weymouth & Portland 23. James Baker landed 3 penalty kicks ...

The Dorchester Lions have told KeeP 106 about the sixth successive year of the popular charity golf day which was kept going through the various trials and tribulations of covid restrictions! The day is all about friendly, competitive fun – raising important funds for local charities in the process..!. The Lions are proud to nominate the Shire ...

The second phase of planned repair work on Weymouth Town Bridge starts in late September 2023. In 2022, Dorset Council carried out repairs to welds on the surface of one half of the bridge, and this autumn the other half will receive the same repairs. The welds attach the steel deck plates under the road surface to ...

Officers searching for a missing man in Weymouth have very sadly found a body. At approximately 9.35am on Thursday 31 August 2023 the body of a man was located at Castle Cove beach. While the body has not yet been formally identified, it is believed to be that of Daniel Matthews – who was last seen just ...

The Magpies youngsters showed why they are the reigning league champions at the Avenue Stadium yesterday evening with a comprehensive display against a spirited visiting side from their close neighbours south of the Ridgeway. Dorchester took 2 goals to nil lead into the second half, courtesy of a brace of goals from striker Joe Smith, then added ...

Police officers investigating alleged criminal damage in Weymouth are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Dorset Police received a report at 3.15am on Wednesday 30 August 2023 that a man was kicking cars on The Esplanade. Damaged was caused to three vehicles that were parked in the area. Officers attended and a 20-year-old local man was ...

A police officer has been sentenced after being involved in a collision with another car while responding to an emergency call. Police Constable Harry Chaplin, 27 and of Weymouth, appeared at Winchester Crown Court on Tuesday 29 August 2023 where he admitted to a charge of careless driving. He was ordered to pay a £307 fine, ...

Officers investigating a public order incident in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch. Dorset Police received a report at 2.25am on Thursday 24 August 2023 that an aggressive man was refusing to leave McDonald’s in the Jubilee Retail Park. It is reported that the man was verbally abusive to staff ...

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a burglary at a shop in Dorchester. Dorset Police was called at around 1.05am on Monday 28 August 2023 to a report of a burglary at Goulds Fashion Store in South Street. A quantity of perfume was stolen during the incident. The offender is described as approximately five feet ...

Cattle are being washed and blow dried, sheep are being trimmed, pigs are being prepped. Giant vegetables are being heaved into place. Cakes are being baked. Tractors polished. Thousands of metres of marquees are popping up just outside of Dorchester as a greenfield site is transformed into a rural spectacular. It’s the countdown to Dorset’s biggest ...

Very sadly the search this afternoon (Monday 28th Aug) for a diver who had gone missing off Portland Bill has been called off after the body of a man, believed to be in his 40s from Hampshire, was found in the water and pronounced dead. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “His next of kin have ...

Dorchester broke their Southern Premier League duck at Poole beating their hosts by 2 goals to 1. The first half failed to excite both sets of fans with neither keeper having a save to make, but after the break the game exploded into life. Magpies striker Olaf Koszela went close with a header then his striking partner ...

Portland United were our only local club to emerge victorious on Saturday when they beat visitors United Services Portsmouth by the narrowest of margins one nil in the first round of the FA Vase at Grove Corner, the Blues only goal coming from Greg Borthwick. Also in the Vase Bridport were beaten three two at St Mary’s by ...

Firefighters in Weymouth rescued a resident this morning following a house fire in the town. At approximately 1.30am this morning (26 August) firefighters were called to reports of a fire in the kitchen of a property in Seven Acres Road, Weymouth. Whilst firefighters were enroute, fire control operators were able to provide fire survival guidance to ...

“We’re taking back this finest of streets and you can delight in its splendours, relish the stories it holds and be reminded of the many centuries it has served as one of the main routes linking London with the west country. I hope everyone enjoys this special day and return to discover more about a ...

The 39 migrants who boarded the Bibby Stockholm barge moored at Portland Port and who dis-embarked following the discovery of Legionella bacteria in the barge’s water system, have written an open letter to the Home Office expressing their concern over their current situation. The letter was written with the help of a support group called Portland ...

The popular Anonymous Festival returns this bank holiday Monday 28 Aug to Borough Gardens in Dorchester. This family friendly event, now in its 13th year, is literally bursting to the seams with activities for all ages, from craft and clay to bouncy castles and bungee trampolines. And not only is the event free to attend, ...

Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a fight at a pub in Weymouth. The incident occurred at around 7.35pm on Sunday 13 August 2023 involving approximately ten people in a function room at The Admiral Hardy in Chickerell Road. There were no reports of any injuries sustained. Police Constable Jaime Fullick, of Dorset Police, said: ...

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact police as they investigate a burglary at a store in Weymouth. The incident at Phone Spot in St Mary’s Street was reported at 5.38am on Thursday 18 August 2023. Entry was forced to the property, a glass cabinet broken and a cash till and a quantity ...

From today, Monday 21 August until Sunday 27 August 2023, Dorset Police are supporting the National Police Chief’s Council’s (NPCC) summer campaign, which looks to discourage people who might be tempted to drive under the influence of drink or drugs. Over the course of the campaign, officers from Dorset Police will be increasing operational activity and ...

Proposals for a new Premier Inn in Dorchester town centre will be shared with the community at two public engagement events in September. Whitbread – parent company to Premier Inn – has previously announced its plans to bring a new hotel of around 100 beds to Dorchester Town Centre at the site of the former Marks ...

Officers investigating a report of indecent exposure in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. At approximately 3pm on Sunday 13 August 2023 it is reported that a man exposed himself in the area of Lorton Meadows Conservation Area opposite Littlemoor Youth Centre on Louviers Road. The man is described as white, ...

Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), David Sidwick, has joined forces with the DocBike charity to launch a motorcycle anti-theft initiative. The initiative aims to reduce motorcycle, moped and scooter thefts by providing the opportunity for Dorset motorcycle owners to purchase an alarmed disc lock at a significantly reduced price with the PCC covering the subsidy. The ...

Police officers investigating a fatal road traffic collision on Portland are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. The incident involving a pedestrian and a lorry was reported to police at 8.30am on Sunday 20 August 2023. Very sadly, the pedestrian – a man in his 30s – died at the scene. His next ...

Bridport take pride of place this weekend with a playing record of played 4 Southwest Peninsular League East matches won four, now only Ivybridge Town who have amassed the same number of points, but who have scored 3 more goals than the Bees prevent the West Dorset club from topping the table. The Bridport club chairman Adrian Scadding said ...

A new Discharge Lounge for patients who are ready to leave hospital has opened at Dorset County Hospital (DCH). DCH secured £2millon from NHS England as part of plans to expand hospital discharge lounges and ambulance hubs across the country. Discharge lounges are dedicated areas for patients who are waiting for their medication or transport once they ...

Dorset Council is looking for people who would be willing to foster or provide supported lodgings for unaccompanied children and young people. Unaccompanied children are children and young people who have had to leave their home and country and have been separated from their parents or carers. In Dorset, unaccompanied children are cared for by the ...

Volunteers and clergy from across the county town and surrounding villages will be looking after the Churches Together in Dorchester marquee at next month’s Dorset County Show. The marquee, which is at Avenue 7, will be hosting the baby changing and feeding facilities, Godly Play storytelling for all ages, hands-on eco display, craft activities, games, a ...