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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 ambulance service of two people requiring medical attention after a derelict property had been set on ...

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 against Slough Town, going down by a goal to nil, and to make matters worse, the ...

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 place. However, the conditions were not bad enough to put off these wild water swimmers taking their ...

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 both World Wars kept our Island nation afloat, and in peacetime continue to face the routine perils of ...

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 Friday 30 August 2024 after admitting committing the offence during a protest on The Esplanade on ...

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 8pm. According to the Sail Training International website El Galleon Andalucia has a permanent crew of twelve ...

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 best view of the event is from the Nothe Gardens. Saturday’s racing will see the final round ...

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 as a police constable, sergeant and more recently a Police Support Unit (PSU) Commander. Over the past ...

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 ‘Regional Cider Pub of the Year’ award which elevates it into the  national final for overall ...

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 confirm the return of their popular annual fundraising event, which gives motorcyclists the opportunity to take ...

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 Homes’ to showcase greener and sustainable energy installed in their homes. Many feature Solar Panels, Battery ...

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 window of an address in Mellstock Avenue. The glass was smashed and damage was caused to the ...

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 sustained injuries following an incident in Chamberlaine Road in Wyke Regis. It is reported that the victim, ...

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 declared open recently and already the vandals have struck. Click an image to enlarge:  

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 off. However, on Bank Holiday Monday afternoon, the Terras had an opportunity to break their duck at ...

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 engineers will be replacing just under a mile’s worth of track, which is over 50 years ...

Police officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a burglary near Dorchester. Between 3pm and 8pm on Sunday 18 August 2024, entry was gained to an address off Dorchester Road in Puddletown. Police Constable Richard Robson, of Dorchester police, said: “Our enquiries are continuing and we are working to establish exactly ...

A further man has been charged in connection with reported disorder at a protest in Weymouth. Officers have been continuing to review available footage and material posted online relating to the reported disorder on The Esplanade on Sunday 4 August 2024. As a result of these investigations, a 27-year-old man from Weymouth was arrested on suspicion of ...

At least one of our local football teams managed to record a positive result yesterday evening. Balti Sports hosted Bridport Town Reserves for a Dorset Premier League fixture at Weymouth College Fields and scored five goals, with the Bees reserves netting twice to make the final score Balti Sports five and Bridport Town Reserves two. Weymouth were ...

A new e-bike share scheme launched in three Dorset areas today, boosting access to sustainable transport and contributing towards cutting traffic congestion, while helping to improve air quality and health. Operated by UK-based shared sustainable transport providers, Beryl, in partnership with Dorset Council, the scheme comprises 121 e-bikes available to hire from a network of 30 ...

“Over 20 million people in the UK are now in financially vulnerable circumstances*. Improving your financial situation has never been so important”, says CAP money coach Dick Howard. “In an age where every penny counts, it’s a really worrying time. Taking control of your money can help you feel more at ease and lessen the ...

The Ukrainian flag will be raised at County Hall in Dorchester on 24 August to mark 33 years since Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Ukrainians who have made their home in Dorset will also be honouring their country’s annual Independence Day and local groups across Dorset will be holding events in the ...

Dorchester Football Club has issued this statement: Dorchester Town Football Club can confirm that manager Tom Killick’s absence from recent games was due to him contracting sepsis. We are pleased to say that he has now been discharged from the hospital and is continuing to recover at home. Tom is confident he will be back ...

Police officers have continued to examine evidence into reported disorder at protest activity in Weymouth and have arrested and charged another man. A 21-year-old man from Portland was arrested and subsequently charged with violent disorder. He is due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Friday 16 August 2024. Assistant Chief Constable Mark Callaghan commented “Our message ...

These four ladies are preparing themselves for the Abbey Farm Flower Festival, which will take place over the weekend from Thursday, August 22nd, through to Bank Holiday Monday, August 26th, by the medieval barn in the Dorset village of Abbotsbury. Amongst events planned are walks on wildflowers, berries and a writing walk, talks on roses, dahlias and ...

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward after a dangerous driving incident near Dorchester. At around 11.20am on Wednesday 14 August 2024 a heavy goods vehicle collided with a barrier at the railway crossing on Moreton Road in Woodsford. The vehicle failed to stop at the scene. Police Constable Kier Dagnall, of ...

Two men have been handed prison sentences for their role in violent disorder that took place in Weymouth. They appeared at Bournemouth Crown Court on Thursday 15 August 2024 to be sentenced following the disorder on The Esplanade on Sunday 4 August 2024. Ian Vetier, 36 and of Culliford Way in Weymouth, was jailed for 18 months ...

Police officers investigating a public order incident in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. It is reported that at around 7pm on Tuesday 13 August 2024 a man racially abused a group of people outside The Nook cocktail bar. Police Constable Chloe Longman, of Weymouth police, said: “I am carrying out ...

A local campaign to reduce waste medicines has been shortlisted for a national award. The campaign – Only Order What You Need – saw NHS Dorset collaborate with community pharmacies and general practice to raise awareness of medicines waste and asked people to check their orders when submitting their prescription requests. Around 50,000 people in Dorset have ...

Officers continuing to review evidence into reported disorder at protest activity in Weymouth have arrested and charged a man. A 40-year-old man from Weymouth was arrested and subsequently charged with violent disorder and assault by beating of an emergency worker. He is due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 14 August 2024. Assistant Chief Constable ...

Assistant Chief Constable Mark Callaghan, of Dorset Police, says that the force continues to relentlessly investigate any reported crime and disorder linked to the recent protest activity and will take action against those suspected of being involved. Police officers have been reviewing footage from recent Weymouth and Bournemouth protests and are building evidence to act against ...

As of 6th August 2024, Dorset Council has granted Prior Approval for the change of use of Vespasian House in Dorchester from commercial business & service to dwellinghouses and has approved the development of 31 dwellings. Some conditions of the planning approval include measures for noise attenuation which must be carried out before occupation, the parking ...

A man has been jailed as a consequence of his violent behaviour at a protest in Weymouth. Jason Barry Francis, 38, of Meadow View Road in Weymouth, was jailed for two years after pleading guilty at Bournemouth Crown Court on Monday 12 August 2024 to violent disorder and assault of an emergency worker during the Weymouth ...

Detectives investigating a reported assault and robbery in Dorchester have made a second arrest. Dorset Police received a report that between 6.30pm and 7pm on Wednesday 31 July 2024 the victim – a teenage boy – was reportedly assaulted and their blue backpack was taken by two other teenage boys outside the Co-Op store in Trinity ...

A man has been charged with driving offences following a serious injury collision in Abbotsbury. At around 4.45pm on Wednesday 7 August 2024 Dorset Police received a report that a suspected stolen vehicle, a red Honda Jazz, was in the area of Alexandra Road in Bridport. It was reported that the driver of the Honda Jazz failed ...

Radipole Park Gardens was officially opened on Saturday by the Friends Group following a £1.5 million Lottery-Funded refurbishment. The project was finally completed in August and has brought some spectacular improvements that include a new adventure playground, cafe and toilets, Improved car parking, a sensory garden, a petanque court, outdoor table tennis tables, a multi-use games ...

None of our leading Non-League Football Clubs could muster a victory between them this weekend. Weymouth opened their National League South Campaign with a three-goal to two defeat away against Tonbridge Angels, the Terras goals coming from Malachi Linton and Ezio Touray. Our Man at the Match said: “Well, at least we are 16th in the league ...

Dorset Police are issuing an update following an appeal to locate a motorhome reported as stolen from Weymouth. It is reported that between 10.30pm on Monday 5 August 2024 and 12:30am on Tuesday 6 August 2024 a Ford motorhome was stolen from outside an address in Littlemoor Road. Following enquiries, the motorhome was recovered in Weston-super-Mare in ...

A 38-year-old man from the Weymouth area has been arrested in connection with the protests that took place on Sunday 4th August 2024 in the town. Following the review of footage, enquiries were carried out at the man’s home address – he was arrested and taken to custody where he was subsequently charged with violent disorder ...

Dorset County Hospital (DCH) has opened a new dedicated unit for people having orthopaedic surgery. Existing ward space has been transformed into the Ridgeway Elective Orthopaedic Unit, which includes a new admissions lounge for people coming in for orthopaedic surgery and a therapy suite to support patients with their recovery. Funded by NHS England, the £1.4million scheme ...

Officers investigating a serious injury road traffic collision in Abbotsbury are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward. At around 4.45pm on Wednesday 7 August 2024 Dorset Police received a report that a suspected stolen vehicle, a red Honda Jazz, was in the area of Alexandra Road in Bridport. It was reported that ...

A man has been charged in connection with a report of an assault on Portland. At 12.51pm on Monday 5 August 2024, Dorset Police received a report that a local man aged in his 40s had sustained suspected stab wounds following an assault in Chiswell. Emergency services attended and the man was taken to hospital for treatment ...

Police officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a road traffic collision near Weymouth. Dorset Police received a report at 9.10pm on Saturday 3 August 2024 that a vehicle had failed to stop for officers on The Esplanade. A further report was received at 9.14pm that the vehicle involved – a ...

By Idris Martin Calls to Dorset Council to clean up an algae-hit lake have been answered, as contractors have begun removing the slime into a skip. Authorities said earlier that they were going to clear the algae from Radipole Lake, formerly known as the Weymouth Backwater, which has been covered in the green film for some time. Algae ...

Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward as they investigate a reported assault and robbery in Dorchester – with one teenager arrested. Dorset Police received a report that between 6.30pm and 7pm on Wednesday 31 July 2024 the victim – a teenage boy – was reportedly assaulted and their blue backpack ...

A man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 35-year-old Daniel Mark Hrycyszyn in Weymouth. Joe Michael Williams, aged 19, admitted the offence when he appeared at Bournemouth Crown Court on Monday 5 August 2024. He will return to court to be sentenced on Wednesday 2 October 2024. The charge related to an incident at the Hotel Central ...

Local Football Report, FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round: Portland United 0 vs Hamworthy Recreation 2. The Blue’s flirtation with the FA Cup this season lasted just 90 minutes at Grove Corner, but manager Kyle Critchell said afterwards, ” I have no qualms with the outcome. Hamworthy are a good side; maybe we showed them a little too ...

On Sunday 4th August a large contingent of police officers were deployed to Weymouth Seafront to control two opposing demonstrations, one being an anti-immigration protest called ‘Enough is Enough’ and the other ‘Stand Up To Racism’ which supports immigrants. The presence of a large number of demonstrators caused seafront and bus services to be at ...

A local Dorset charity has launched a major fundraising appeal so it can continue to support children struggling to deal with the death of someone close to them. Mosaic – Supporting Bereaved Children was founded in 2007 to help families deal with the impact of a death, by providing qualified counsellors who meet and talk with ...

Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward as they investigate a robbery and an assault in Weymouth. At around 2.10am on Sunday 28 July 2024 the victims – a man and a woman – were walking through the subway from Westham Bridge under Westwey Road when a man made verbal threats ...

by Rich Gabe Weymouth Octoberfest is now in its 18th year and its back to King Alfred’s Dark Ages. The festival organised by CAMRA volunteers will be held in Weymouth Pavilion’s Ocean Room on Friday & Saturday October 4th & 5th. The festival is split into four sessions and this year we are proud to announce ...

Dorset County Hospital Charity are delighted to have received a generous donation from the Dorset Young Farmers Club on behalf of one of their committee members. The recent donation of £600 was presented to staff from the hospital’s Breast Care Team as a thank you for the care their County Organiser, Tracy Hounsome, recently received as ...

Football fixtures are all pre-season friendlies. It was mixed fortunes for our local football teams on Saturday; Weymouth manager Mark Molesley suffered his first pre-season reverse, losing by 2 goals to 1 at the Bob Lucas Stadium against his former club AFC Bournemouth’s under-21 squad. The Terras’ striker Francis Amartey scored their only goal. Mark Molesley suffered his ...

Officers searching for missing Weymouth teenager Jack Ellard are pleased to confirm he has been located. Jack, aged 15, was reported missing having last been seen on the evening of Thursday 25 July 2024. Following searches and enquiries by officers, he has now been located. Dorset Police thank everyone who shared the appeal.  

Following 6 sell-out performances in June and an appearance at the Tolpuddle Festival, The New Hardy Players’ production of ‘Six Men Of Dorset ’ returns by Public Demand with 3 additional shows in September! The New Hardy Players have been performing indoor and outdoor adaptations of Thomas Hardy’s novels in and around the Dorchester ...

Officers are pleased to confirm that a missing teenager last believed to be in Poole has been found. Jack Adams, also known as G, was reported missing having last been seen during the early afternoon of Tuesday 23 July 2024. Following enquiries and searches by officers, Jack has been found. Dorset Police would like to thank everyone ...

A man has been arrested in connection with a reported robbery at a store in Dorchester. Dorset Police received a report at around 2.15pm on Friday 3 May 2024 that a man had made threats to a staff member at the Currys store in Weymouth Avenue before taking a key fob from them. It was reported ...

Latest crime statistics have been published that show Dorset continues to be one of the safest areas in the country after experiencing a decrease in crime. The Office for National Statistics released data on Wednesday 24 July 2024, which confirms that Dorset remains in the top ten safest areas in England. During the 12 months from April ...

Residents at a Dorchester care home were thrilled to meet a celebrity antiques expert during a special valuation day event. Maiden Castle House care home, on Gloucester Road, welcomed Paul Martin, the presenter of BBC1 show Flog It for nearly 20 years, to give a talk about his career in antiques, a book signing, and valuation ...

Held at the Bob Lucas Stadium following the Terras pre-season friendly ended in a 2 all-draw against Eastleigh on Tuesday evening. Weymouth’s new signing, Francis Amartey, netted both goals. Listen to a daily sports bulletin on the Keep Radio 106.3 FM breakfast show from 8:30 am Monday to Friday. The Terras Fans Forum was held in the bar ...