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Round 7 of Dorset Council’s Community & Culture Project Fund has opened for new applications. Not-for-profit groups meeting eligibility and funding criteria can apply for a grant of up to £5,000. Dorset Council will fund up to 80% of applicants’ total project costs, with the expectation that those applying demonstrate how the remaining 20% will be covered ...

In the Dorset versus Hampshire trilogy of matches where 3 of our top non league teams ran out against Hampshire opposition it was the Hampshire clubs who took the honours winning all 3 games. Mark Molesley has failed to tally up a victory since re-joining Weymouth for a second spell as manager last month. In their final game of ...

Detectives investigating an alleged robbery in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. It is reported that at around 1.55pm on Thursday 18 April 2024 a man was located with injuries following an assault by two men in Crescent Street. The men allegedly stole the victim’s wallet during the incident. The victim – ...

Dorset Council are always on the lookout for suitable foster parents, which can be a very rewarding experience as the following story reveals. Nikki, age 51 from East Dorset, has fostered with Dorset Council for five years. During this time, she has been a long-term foster carer to two sisters. They arrived with her at age ...

With local elections just around the corner, voters are reminded that they will need to show an approved form of photo ID when they go to the polling stations on 2 May to elect councillors for Dorset Council as well as Town and Parish Councils. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, 24 April (5pm) to be ...

Transition Town Dorchester (TTD) are delighted to welcome Dorset Mind to take up a dedicated space at their Community Farm in Poundbury to deliver their Eco in Mind ecotherapy support and activities for local people that want to improve their wellbeing. “Dorset Mind is an eagerly anticipated partner for the TTD Community Farm, where we encourage ...

Weymouth manager Mark Molesley won his first National League South point at Park View Road since returning to take over at the helm of the Terras from the outgoing Bobby Wilkinson in a goalless draw against Welling. Striker Brandon Goodship went close to breaking the deadlock twice, but in the end Molesley and his young chargers ...

A new weekly Health Walk is set to start this month at Thorncombe Wood Local Nature Reserve near Dorchester. This free, guided walk is part of the Dorset Health Walks initiative, and is designed for people who would like to get more active in a sociable setting. Key details: Launch Date: Friday 19th April Time: 10 to 11 ...

Drivers in Dorset are reminded of the precautions to take on the county’s roads where deer may be present. With between 42,000 and 74,000 deer-related collisions in the UK every year, Dorset Council is sharing advice from the British Deer Society on how to be deer aware and keep safe. Deer can be encountered in the county ...

Police officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward following a serious injury collision near Dorchester. Dorset Police received a report at 6.35pm on Wednesday 10 April 2024 of a collision on the A35 near Winterbourne Abbas involving an Isuzu Tipper lorry and a DAF rigid tanker lorry. Emergency services attended and ...

On Thursday 13th April National Highways advised that the A35 in both directions near Winterborne Abbas was closed following a crash involving two lorries the previous evening. A man was been taken to hospital with serious injuries and the road had to be closed due to a large spillage of diesel fuel requiring emergency resurfacing to ...

As part of this year’s festivities, the Dorchester Walking Festival is introducing an exciting 50km Challenge to celebrate 50 years of the Dorchester Town Council. Participants are invited to join this cumulative challenge, with all proceeds from the Challenge Walks supporting Dorset County Hospital Charity’s Emergency and Critical Care Appeal. To complete the 50km Challenge, participants ...

Dorset Wildlife Trust has been awarded government funding for a project to create and revitalise over 500 hectares of habitats including woodlands and ponds across 18 sites in Dorset. The Species Survival Fund is aimed at helping to halt and reverse the decline in species abundance by preserving vital habitats and creating nature-rich landscapes. Dorset ...

The 34th Great Dorset Beach Clean was a resounding success, with over 200 dedicated volunteers coming together to clean up eight beaches across Dorset. Despite challenging windy conditions, participants worked tirelessly to clear marine litter, much of which was brought in by recent storms. Common items found during the cleanup included fishing gear, hard plastics, and ...

Officers investigating a report of an assault in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses and urging the victim to come forward. Dorset Police received a report from a member of the public who witnessed an assault between 3.50pm and 4pm on Saturday 6 April 2024 on Franklin Road. It was reported that a woman was dragged into an ...

Dorset Council’s Trading Standards team led a multiagency operation on Tuesday 26 March 2024 responding to intelligence about the sale of illegal vapes, tobacco, and cigarettes from several premises in Weymouth. Alongside officers from Dorset Police, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the Regional Trading Standards Illegal Tobacco & Vapes officer, and B.W.Y Canine Ltd with their ...

Police officers continuing to investigate an assault on a teenage boy in Dorchester are appealing for two witnesses who came to the aid of the victim to come forward. It was reported that between around 7pm and 10pm on Monday 12 February 2024 a teenage boy was assaulted by another boy, who was known to him, ...

Mark Molesley’s opening game in his second tenure at Weymouth Football Club ended in defeat at Priory Lane against relegation threatened Eastbourne Borough. The Sports’ Matt Green was the only player to activate the scoreboard in the 10th minute of the game and from then until the final whistle neither sides goalkeeper had ignominy of picking the ...

Following the tragic death of a man at a motocross event near Dorchester officers are appealing for anyone with footage to come forward. At 10.43am on Saturday 6 April 2024 Dorset Police received a report of an incident at Higher Ashton Farm off the B3159 Goulds Hill, Martinstown. At a motocross event a rider was found ...

Although Storm Kathleen has had a greater effect in other parts of the country, not so much in Dorset, she has caused all sorts of debris to be washed up at West Bay and all the wet weather of late has caused even more cliff falls. The photos below were snapped by our reporter Idris Martin ...

Southwest Peninsular League East club Bridport put out an appeal to their most loyal supporters to pitch up at their St. Mary’s Stadium at 9:30 am on Saturday morning to ensure that the Bees’ home match against Sidmouth Town can go ahead. Club chairman Adrian Scadding said: “So far this season we have lost 18 games to ...

Time to apply for free voter ID ahead of the May elections is running out. Anyone who doesn’t already have an accepted form of ID will need to apply before the deadline at 5pm on 24 April. For the first time, voters in Dorset will need to show photo ID to receive their ballot paper at ...

Young people from across Dorset were given a chance to debate topics close to their hearts at an event organised by the outgoing Member of Youth Parliament, Stanley Bowden. All the schools in Dorset were invited, and around 50 young people turned up to engage in a series of debates on issues affecting their lives ...

The Easter Monday derby between Weymouth and Yeovil Town had to be abandoned due to a medical emergency involving a spectator. It had been thought that the game could continue but, with the arrival of the Air Ambulance which landed on the pitch, the club announced that the game was abandoned. Weymouth were 1-0 up at ...

Weymouth Football Club’s new gaffer Mark Molesley was paraded in front of the home fans before the derby against arch rivals Yeovil Town, although the match later had to be abandoned due to a medical emergency. For the second time of asking Mark Molesley takes over the helm at the Bob Lucas Stadium. Molesley will renew his ...

Congratulations go to our local south Dorset women rugby players who have been selected for this season’s Twin Counties RFU Gill Burns County Championship Women’s squad. Weymouth & Portland have one representative Malindi Berry, Swanage & Wareham four, Alexandre Patten, Ella Forrest, Hermione Quaddy and Lauren Graham with three from Oakmeadians, Carys Gallagher, Gracie Ostey and ...

Anthony Woodhouse became Dorset’s next High Sheriff at a ceremony held at the Tank Museum on Sunday 25th March 2024. The office is an independent and non-political position appointed by the monarchy for a single-year term. The High Sheriff is the King’s representative in the county in respect of law and order. Established before the Norman conquest ...

Collision hot spot signs are being placed in areas around Dorset this Spring, to help reduce the number of motorcycle collisions in the county. The road signs have been designed by over 2,400 members of the motorcycling community and have been produced by DocBike and Dorset Council, with support from Dorset Police, BCP Council, Dorset & ...

Detectives are appealing for anyone with information to come forward as they investigate the death of a man in Weymouth. Dorset Police received a report at 12.25pm on Monday 25 March 2024 of a man requiring medical attention in Brunswick Terrace. Officers attended, along with the ambulance service, and very sadly the man was pronounced dead at ...

Dorset Climate Action Network (Dorset CAN), a charity instigating measures to address the climate and ecological crisis, has recently welcomed funding for the Great Big Dorset Hedge project from Dorset CPRE, the local branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (The Countryside Charity). Dorset CPRE has recognised that the Great Big Dorset Hedge (GBDH) project ...

In the National League South Weymouth came good against visitors Havant & Waterlooville in the final quarter of the game after taking an early lead from Tom Bearwish. After the break the Terras went off the boil and conceded a Havant & Waterlooville equalizer, but following manager Bobby Wilkinson’s substitutions they raised their game scoring 3 ...

Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following an alleged assault in Dorchester. At around 10.50am on Sunday 24 March 2024, officers received a report that a woman had been assaulted earlier in the morning at an address in Damers Road. The victim – aged in her 40s from the Dorchester area ...

All 82 councillor seats for Dorset Council are up for election on May 2nd this year – required are people with the background and experience that reflects their community to put themselves forward. As a councillor you will play a vital role in shaping local services and make a huge difference to the quality of life ...

On Wednesday 13 March, Dorset Council’s newly elected members of Youth Parliament were announced at a ceremony held at County Hall. Huge congratulations were given to Tom Clifton and Tamzin Caves who have been chosen by young people in Dorset to represent them. Tom will act as the lead representative for Dorset at Youth Parliament and Tamzin ...

Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an assault on a teenage boy in Weymouth. At around 10pm on Friday 8 March 2024 the victim, aged 15, was near to the junction with Queen Street and Hardwick Street when he saw two men. Following a brief verbal exchange, one of the men punched the ...

Dorset Police officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following two reports of criminal damage in Weymouth. The first incident occurred at around 5.30pm on Wednesday 13 March 2024 in Rylands Lane. It is reported that the occupant of an address heard a loud noise and discovered a small hole in ...

Dorset Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward as they investigate a road traffic collision in Weymouth. At around 4am on Saturday 16 March 2024 a single vehicle collision occurred on Portland Road in Wyke Regis. It was reported that the vehicle involved, a grey BMW, left the carriageway and collided ...

Weymouth held out against promotion chasing Braintree Town at the Bob Lucas Stadium until the 76th minute of the game then conceded a headed goal scored by the Iron skipper Baris Altintop. To make the final score Weymouth 0 Braintree 1. In the Southern Premier League Dorchester overturned 2 goals to 1 half time deficit at Beaconsfield to run out ...

Over 100 people came to an open event which was held this week for patients of Dorchester Road Surgery, Royal Crescent and Preston Road Practices in Weymouth. Held at Weymouth Rugby Club on Tuesday evening, patients were invited to find out more about the upcoming merger. Staff from the practices, patient participation group representatives and NHS ...

Two men have come forward following a CCTV appeal in relation to an alleged assault in Weymouth town centre. It was reported that at around 3.55am on Saturday 2 December 2023 a man aged in his 40s was assaulted in Maiden Street, near to the junction with St Alban Street, and sustained a fractured jaw. Following a ...

Two men have been charged as part of an investigation into two reported burglaries in Weymouth and police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. Dorset Police received a number of reports from members of the public relating to two reports of burglary in Shirecroft Road at around 2pm on Monday 11 March 2024. Officers attended ...

There were nearly 2000 nominations for nextdoor.co.uk’s national 2024 Good Neighbour Awards. Repair Cafe Weymouth is one of two Community Groups to be awarded the title of Community Group of the Year. The press release from nextdoor.co.uk reads as follows: This Jurassic Coast Repair Cafe has helped to fix 2,500 items… including a triceratops toy Volunteers at Repair ...

West Dorset’s water companies will soon face a fourfold increase in inspections as part of the Government’s plan to tackle illegal discharges and poor performance, plans which the Environment Agency has already started. It follows the recent news that 100% of storm overflows in West Dorset are now monitored. West Dorset MP Chris Loder, who welcomes ...

Dorchester is delighted to announce the selection of Anthony Harrison as its new Town Crier following a rigorous interview process. Mr. Harrison emerged triumphant after facing stiff competition from five other applicants during the interview phase, which took place on Monday, 4th March. The selection panel, which included Councillor Alistair Chisholm, the current Mayor of Dorchester ...

Wednesday 13th March is Global Tea Party Day, part of the annual Nutrition and Hydration Week campaign which raises awareness of the link between good hydration and good health. Local NHS organisations are reminding both staff and members of the public of the importance of stopping for regular breaks as part of the daily routine. David Freeman ...

Keep Radio 106.3 FM Local Sports Bulletin 5 40 pm on Robbie Mott’s Drive Time afternoon show, Monday & Friday: Weymouth overturned the form book to win in Essex beating Aveley by 2 goals to nil at Parkside the Terras scores coming from Malachi Linton with a double. Our Man at the Match said,” Great result for ...

Police officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following an exposure incident in Weymouth. The incident occurred at around 5.30pm on Wednesday 28 February 2024 as the victims – a man aged in his 30s and a child – were in Leamington Road. It is reported that a man walked towards them ...

The Pineapple Project, an initiative dedicated to safeguarding young women, is gearing up for expansion beyond Weymouth, reaching out to Swanage, Dorchester, and Portland. This project, run by Dorset Council, aims to proactively prevent harm and create safer communities for girls. The Pineapple Project combines traditional and innovative safeguarding methods to address the risks faced by young ...

Young people in Dorset have a new safe and fun space thanks to the #WillDoesBus which visits Weymouth esplanade. In a creative response to the evolving needs of the Weymouth community, the Dorset Council targeted youth work team is joining forces with Dorset Youth Association to roll out the #WillDoesBus. The bus itself was fundraised for by ...

A new supported living scheme for adults with a learning disability and or autism has opened in Dorchester, which is designed to play a key role in enabling people to live with greater independence. The specialist accommodation, in Dorchester’s Brewery Square quarter, includes 16 units – 12 flats over three stories and 4 bungalows and has ...

Dorset Police is launching a competition to encourage the public to create stories to help prevent people from falling victim to fraudsters. Fraud equates for over 40 per cent of all crime reported in England and Wales, with an estimated 80 per cent of fraud offences not reported, according to data released by the National Crime ...

Great Western Railway services will be affected by essential maintenance work between Dorchester and Weymouth later in March. Trains on the Heart of Wessex line between Somerset and Dorset will be impacted by track renewal work from Sunday 17 to Wednesday 20 March: Trains will start/terminate at Yeovil Pen Mill instead of Weymouth on Sunday, then at ...

Childhood infections like measles and whooping cough are rising, with outbreaks across the country. Such infections can have a huge impact on your child’s life. They can miss out on school due to time spent unwell, be hospitalised, and even experience life-long complications and disability. If your child isn’t vaccinated, they’re not protected. In Dorset, clinicians are asking ...

Residents are invited to a flag raising ceremony organised by Dorset Council to celebrate Commonwealth Day on Monday 11 March. Commonwealth Day is an annual celebration observed by people all over the Commonwealth in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe to highlight the strength of the unique bond that exists between 56 countries ...

Weymouth Football Club’s senior men’s team hosted Torquay United on Saturday for a National League South fixture. A crowd of over 2000 turned out at the Bob Lucas Stadium and were entertained by both teams who according to our Man at the Match, “Were both willing to attack and go for all of the points. Both ...

Police officers searching for missing Weymouth teenager Grace Adams are pleased to confirm she has been found. Grace was reported missing having last been seen at around 7.15pm in Sunnyside Road on Thursday 29 February 2024. Following enquiries and searches by officers, she has been found. They would like to thank everyone who shared the appeal.  

Officers investigating a serious injury road traffic collision in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward. The incident occurred at around 5.10pm on Monday 26 February 2024 in Albany Road involving a white Vauxhall Corsa and two pedestrians. One of the pedestrians – a woman aged in her 70s – sustained ...

A new assessment which forecasts future flood risk in Weymouth town centre has been carried out and published by Dorset Council. The study assesses the levels of flooding that could occur over the next 114 years in extreme weather events. It considers sea, river, rainfall and ground water. The Environment Agency (EA) carried out the study on ...

Dorset Council will be carrying out essential beach maintenance from Monday 4 March at Greenhill, on Weymouth Esplanade. A section of the beach at Greenhill Gardens – from the Seascape Café heading south towards the Beach Café at the end of Brunswick Terrace – will be closed to the public while the work is ongoing. The work ...

It’s Ladies day on Sunday the Weymouth & Portland Women’s rugby team in blue below hosted Exeter Saracens in the rain at Monmouth Avenue and the 2 Weymouth Football Club’s teams also played on Sunday afternoon. Weymouth Football Club’s women won away at Frome by 5 goals to nil, their scores coming from Charlie Wilson, Annie ...