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- Appeal following reported serious assault in Weymouth September 30, 2019Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a reported serious assault in Weymouth. At approximately 4.15am on Friday 27 September 2019 it was reported that an assault took place involving a group of men on Maiden Street at the junction with Church Passage. The victim – a local man aged in his 30s – sustained ...
- Car fire in Poundbury September 30, 2019A fire crew from Dorchester station were called to a car fire this morning (Monday 30 Sept). A single crew tackled the vehicle fire in Poundbury on Peverell Avenue East. There have been no reports of injuries. Image courtesy of the Dorchester Fire Station Facebook.
- Witness appeal following fatal road traffic collision near Wimborne September 29, 2019Officers are appealing for any witnesses or motorists with relevant dashcam footage to come forward as they investigate a fatal road traffic collision near Wimborne. Dorset Police received a report at 6.07pm on Saturday 28 September in relation to a single vehicle collision at Badbury Rings on the B3082 Blandford Road, at the junction with New ...
- Missing Sturminster Newton man found September 28, 2019Officers searching for missing 21-year-old Cameron Marchant are pleased to confirm he has been located. Cameron was reported missing having left an address in Sturminster Newton at 11.40am on Saturday 28 September 2019. Following searches by officers, he was located in the North Dorset area. We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal.
- Event tackles ‘hidden hunger’ in Dorset September 27, 2019Partners from across Dorset’s integrated care system and the voluntary sector came together on Thursday to discuss the impact of food insecurity in the county and how they can make changes to improve the situation. The event, titled ‘Dorset’s Hidden Hunger’, was jointly organised by Public Health Dorset, BCP Council, Dorset Council and the Bournemouth and ...
- Warning to take care with household chemicals September 27, 2019Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has warned people to take care with household chemicals, following an incident last night (26 September). The occupier inadvertently mixed two household chemicals in an attempt to unblock a sink, but the resulting mixture created a noxious gas, causing irritation to their eyes and breathing problems. Thankfully, the property’s ...
- Dorset Police Rated Good September 27, 2019Chief Constable delighted by report from HMICFRS which finds Force ‘good’ in all areas Following annual reviews of police effectiveness, efficiency, legitimacy and leadership (PEEL), Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has graded Dorset Police as ‘good’ overall in all areas inspected. Reports published today, Friday 27 September, have been welcomed by ...
- Recycling centres change to winter opening hours September 26, 2019From Tuesday 1 October, Dorset residents will be able to visit their local household recycling centre (HRC, or ‘the tip’) daily from 10am until 4pm. Entry is still free of charge, with the vast majority of items still free to drop-off. The Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP) operates two sets of opening hours at all their 11 HRCs ...
- New Hardy Players support Kingfisher Ward at Dorset County Hospital September 26, 2019The New Hardy Players recently staged a production of Far from the Madding Crowd as a fundraiser for Dorset County Hospital. Each year The Players raise money for local charities and this year the Directors, Howard Payton and his wife Alison Payton had a very special reason for wanting to donate to a local worthy cause. ...
- Police ‘100 Days of Summer’ September 25, 2019‘100 Days of Summer’ initiative reduces anti-social behaviour, shoplifting and public place violence in Weymouth. A policing initiative in Weymouth has reduced reports of antisocial behaviour by 22 per cent over the summer in the Melcombe Regis area of the town. The number of shoplifting reports also fell by 35 per cent and public place violence fell ...
- Dorset Council sets out proposed priorities September 23, 2019Dorset Council has published its draft Council Plan for approval by Cabinet on 1 October. The Council Plan outlines the organisation’s aspirations and priorities for the next four years. The five priorities are: • Economic growth • Unique environment • Staying safe and well • Strong, healthy communities • Suitable housing. The Council Plan outlines proposed activity to achieve these priorities, all ...
- Highlighting National Empty Homes Week September 23, 2019Dorset Council is highlighting the problem of long-term empty properties during Empty Homes Week, 23-29 September, in conjunction with the Empty Homes Network. Throughout the week the council will be highlighting the issue of empty homes and showing examples of how homes that have been left empty for a long time have been brought back into ...
- Wedding bells at Weldmar September 22, 2019“It’s just like a fairytale wedding”: Wedding bells at Weldmar as Duncan and Kate tie the knot at the hospice in Dorchester. Weldmar Hospicecare has made dreams come true for patient Duncan Clarke and his bride Kate Baldwin, who were married at 4:30pm on Thursday in the hospice’s Orangery Restaurant. Licences, the order of service, flowers, ...
- Dorchester’s Roman Town House awarded National Lottery funding September 22, 2019Dorset Council and its partners are celebrating after receiving a £248,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to improve physical access to the Dorchester Roman Town House and share its heritage with a much wider audience. Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, the project focuses on delivering a range of improvements including ...
- Wyke Regis Welcomes new Rector September 22, 2019On 25th September 2019 at 7pm at All Saints Church Wyke Regis, the Bishop of Salisbury the Right Rev Nicholas Holtam will institute, induct and Install the Rev Brother Alasdair Kay (Ally) as the 56th Rector of Wyke Regis (since records began with Nicholas Lungspe in 1263), and the 2nd Rector of the combined parish ...
- Witness appeal following reported robbery in Weymouth September 22, 2019Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward as they investigate an alleged robbery in Weymouth. At around 2.20am on Friday 20 September 2019 a local man aged in his 20s was on The Esplanade, near to The Boat Café, when he was approached by a group of three white men. The men ...
- Missing Blandford teenager located September 21, 2019Officers searching for missing Blandford teenager Shannon Smith are pleased to confirm she has been located. The 19-year-old was reported missing after it was believed she left her home in the early hours of Friday 20 September 2019. Following enquiries by officers, she has been located in the London area. We would like to thank all those who ...
- IronMan 70.3 Weymouth Closures September 21, 2019Over 2000 athletes are set to take to the streets and coast as well as the sea in Dorset! Ironman 70.3 is back in Weymouth this weekend! A number of roads are closing for the cycle route around Dorset and drivers and residents are being asked to be prepared! Here you will find full details on the closures ...
- Witness appeal following serious injury collision near Puddletown September 21, 2019Officers investigating a serious injury collision near Puddletown are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward. Dorset Police was called at 12.30pm on Saturday 21 September 2019 to a report of a collision involving a tractor and a red Ducati motorcycle on Long Lane near Puddletown, by the junction with Druce ...
- Time to Celebrate 60 years of Dorset’s AONB September 20, 2019Landscapes for life; celebrating 60 years of Dorset’s Area of Outsandin Natural Beauty (AONB) The Landscapes for Life Festival, from 21 – 29 September, is celebrating Dorset’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’s very special anniversary with a packed programme of free walks, talks and have-a-go activities. Sixty years ago, a line was drawn around nearly half of ...
- POWFS Inspiring Rugby Launch September 20, 2019The Prince of Wales School in Dorchester ran an inspiring launch to the 2019 Rugby World Cup as staff worked with Dorchester Rugby Club to surprise their pupils on Friday 20th September 2019. Year Four Pupil, Phillipa explains, ‘We came to school like normal to find all our teachers out the front dressed as rugby ...
- Partnership prevents £1 million being handed over to fraudsters September 17, 2019A partnership involving local banks and Dorset Police has helped to prevent nearly £1 million getting into the hands of fraudsters. The banking protocol scheme sees bank staff trained to spot when someone is about to fall victim to a scam and aims to prevent them from withdrawing cash or transferring money to a fraudster, with ...
- Weldmar Fete Success September 17, 2019From Martin Clunes to Memory Trees – how the Weldmar Hospicecare Summer Fete raised more than £20,000! A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Weldmar Hospicecare Summer Fete on Saturday. Beautiful weather and special guest Martin Clunes helped attract more than three thousand visitors to the meadow at Weldmar’s in-patient unit in Dorchester, which was ...
- ‘Home First’ DTOC scheme up for major award September 17, 2019Agincare’s innovative ‘Home First’ approach to reducing delayed transfers of care (DTOC) has been chosen as a finalist in the prestigious LaingBuisson Awards, which recognise and celebrate industry excellence and innovative services in the public, private and third sectors. The Dorset-based independent care provider has worked with 10 NHS Foundation Trusts and Clinical Commissioning Groups and ...
- Recycling centres access affected by Ironman event September 17, 2019Access to both Weymouth and Dorchester’s Household Recycling Centres (HRCs, or “the tip”) will be directly affected by road closures around the Ironman 70.3 Weymouth event this Sunday (22 September). Weymouth HRC on Preston Beach Road will be closed all day. Local residents are being urged to take their waste to Portland’s HRC, or wait until ...
- Family tribute following fatal collision in West Dorset September 17, 2019The family of a man who sadly died following a collision in West Dorset has issued a tribute. Dorset Police received a report at 2.03pm on Sunday 1 September 2019 of a collision involving a silver Honda motorcycle travelling east and a black BMW 1 Series travelling in the opposite direction between Abbotsbury and Swyre, near ...
- Get your NHS health check this Autumn September 17, 2019Residents of Dorset are being invited to attend their NHS Health Check this autumn. The NHS Health Check is a free check-up of your overall health. It can tell you whether you’re at higher risk of getting certain health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and stroke. People may have already been sent letters inviting ...
- Death of man in Weymouth – further update September 17, 2019A 38-year-old man arrested in connection with the death of a man in Weymouth has been released from custody while enquiries continue. Dorset Police was called at 10.17am on Saturday 7 September 2019 by the ambulance service following reports of the sudden death of a 75-year-old man at an address on The Esplanade in Weymouth. The death ...
- Missing Portland woman located September 16, 2019Officers searching for missing Portland woman Alison Annetts are pleased to confirm she has been found safe. The 48-year-old was reported missing having last been seen at her home address at 11.30am on Sunday 15 September 2019. Following searches by officers, she has been located in the Poole area. We would like to thank everyone who shared our ...
- Invitation for a Laugh September 16, 2019Looking round the world today, there isn’t too much to laugh about, but Casterbridge Speakers is inviting you to do just that – to have a laugh for a couple of hours. Six members of Casterbridge Speakers will be competing for the Club’s annual humorous speech competition at the Wessex Royale Hotel, Dorchester on September ...
- Suspicious incident in Dorchester September 16, 2019Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was seen acting suspiciously in Dorchester town centre. At approximately 11.30pm on Tuesday 10 September 2019 a local woman aged in her 40s was walking home from Brewery Square along Weymouth Avenue, Edward Road and Queen’s Avenue. The woman reported that a small white Enterprise rental ...
- Witness appeal following burglary near Dorchester September 16, 2019Officers investigating a commercial burglary near Dorchester are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. At around 11.35pm on Sunday 1 September 2019 a burglary occurred at a commercial premises off Dorchester Road in Grimstone. It is believed that two offenders arrived at the premises in a small white van, possibly a Vauxhall Combo. ...
- Update on murder investigation in Weymouth September 15, 2019A man and a woman arrested in connection with the death of a man in Weymouth have been released from custody while enquiries continue. Dorset Police was called at 10.17am on Saturday 7 September 2019 by the ambulance service following reports of the sudden death of a 75-year-old man at an address on The Esplanade in ...
- Dorchester Councillors Surgery – Coming Soon! September 14, 2019Want to know what’s happening in your community? Have a question for a local councillor, or simply like to meet those representing you? As from 5th October Councillors from Dorchester Town and Dorset Councils will be holding regular surgeries on the first Saturday of the month from 10am until midday. Molly Rennie, Councillor for Dorchester ...
- Murder investigation launched following death of man in Weymouth September 14, 2019Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Weymouth. Dorset Police was called at 10.17am on Saturday 7 September 2019 by the ambulance service following reports of the sudden death of a 75-year-old man at an address on The Esplanade in Weymouth. The death was initially treated as unexplained and enquiries into ...
- Warning on use of pest control ‘smoke bombs’ September 13, 2019Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning people that using pest control ‘smoke bombs’ can inadvertently trigger fire alarm systems. Firefighters who were called to a property earlier this week because the smoke alarms were sounding, found the flat unoccupied but multiple pest control devices had been activated. Group Manager Katie Cornhill said: “While it ...
- Day of action to target rogue traders in Dorset September 13, 2019Officers from Dorset Police teamed up with partner agencies to take part in a day of action to target and disrupt suspected rogue traders within the county. On Thursday 12 September 2019 officers joined forces with Trading Standards officers from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council and Dorset Council, as well as Dorset Waste Partnership enforcement officers ...
- School gate damaged again! September 12, 2019The Prince of Wales School in Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester is appealing for witnesses after one of their main gate posts appear to have been knocked over by a vehicle. The discovery was made by Headteacher, Mr. Gary Spracklen on the morning of Thursday 12th September 2019. Speaking about the incident, Mr. Spracklen said, “I am ...
- Get creative at Dorchester’s Heritage Open Day September 10, 2019Try your hand at pavement art, dance the hokey-cokey in the High Street, write a poem at Max Gate or come and see how photography has captured Dorchester in the past. This year, Heritage Open Days (HODs) is celebrating its 25th anniversary with hundreds of events across the country championing this year’s theme – People ...
- New Hardy Players support Dorchester Community Play September 10, 2019The New Hardy Players are helping Dorchester Community Plays Association (DCPA) raise funds to make their 7th community play ‘Spinning the Moon’ a reality. Local poet and author Sue Worth has devised a relaxing programme of Sonnets, Wine, Song and Dance. Drink with cake starts the evening off followed by poetry and song then for those ...
- Work on Weymouth’s Historic Harbour set to begin September 10, 2019Work to maintain Weymouth’s Historic Harbour is set to start on 30 September. The work, which is essential to preserve the harbour walls, has been carefully timed to avoid the main tourist season. Cllr Ray Bryan, Dorset Council Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment, said: “These works are essential to preserve our historic harbour for ...
- Dorset Costume supplier prosecuted September 10, 2019The owner of a Dorset-based online fancy dress costume business has been ordered to pay up over £65,000 following a prosecution for the misuse of trade marks. On 5 September 2019, at Bournemouth Crown Court, Ms Michelea Mariner (aged 49) was sentenced having pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to seven offences, under the Trade Marks ...
- New Year New Restaurant for Children September 10, 2019Children at a school in Dorchester came back from their Summer Holidays to find a new restaurant had opened inside their school! The ‘#InspiredToLearn Restaurant’ is the latest addition to The Prince of Wales School in Dorchester. Headteacher, Mr. Gary Spracklen explains, ‘We wanted our children to enjoy the very best possible dining experience while ...
- Dorset County Show attracts thousands September 9, 2019Dorset County Show is celebrating another successful year with more than 60,000 visitors supporting the agricultural show and there was an increase of competitive class entries compared to previous years. The event took place on Saturday September 7 and Sunday September 8. People travelled from across the county and beyond to attend the annual event, organised ...
- DCH ranked as one of the top performing Trusts September 6, 2019Dorset County Hospital has been ranked as one of the top performing Trusts. The Children and Young People’s Patient Experience Survey 2018 and the NHS Urgent and Emergency Care Survey 2018, run by Picker Institute, both highlighted DCH as one of the top performing acute Trusts. In the Children and Young People’s Patient Experience Survey, DCH was ...
- Shake It All About at Open Dor-chester September 5, 2019Tom Browns pub in High East Street, Dorchester, is once again organising a giant Hokey Cokey as part of OPEN DOR-chester on 15th September. The Annual Shake It All About is now in its second year, the brain child of regular Matthew Parkes who thought it would be funny to dance in the street whilst ...
- The big Green Clean with Litter Free Dorset & the CPRE September 5, 2019Litter left in our countryside, streets, parks and rivers isn’t just an eyesore, it can be extremely harmful to wildlife and nature, and cost tax-payers millions of pounds in clean-up costs every year. To help make a difference Litter Free Dorset, a community campaign to reduce litter across Dorset is working with CPRE to encourage individuals to get ...
- Witness appeal following reported assault in Weymouth September 5, 2019Detectives investigating an alleged assault in Weymouth that left a man with serious injuries are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. Dorset Police was called at around 5am on Wednesday 4 September 2019 to a report of an assault outside the Rumshack nightclub in Maiden Street. It was reported that a man aged in his ...
- A35 Overnight Closures September 4, 2019The A35 between the A37 and the junction with the A3066 is set to be closed for several nights due to planned roadworks. Motorists should expect disruption every night between 20:00 and 06:00 from the 9th September 2019 to 14th September 2019. All lanes will be closed.
- Dorset County Hospital holds Endoscopy Open Day September 4, 2019Dorset County Hospital will be holding an Endoscopy Open Day this month to showcase the roles and opportunities available in the department. The open day is aimed at nurses and operating department practitioners, both qualified and in training, who are looking for a new challenge and who want to find out how being part of the ...
- Scam prevention and warning to residents in Dorset September 4, 2019Officers have prevented an elderly Dorset woman from losing £35,000 to scammers and are issuing advice to avoid others from being targeted. Staff from Dorset Police’s Fraud Triage Team received information that the victim, aged in her 70s, had fallen victim to a scam. The woman had been the victim of a separate scam in 2018 ...
- Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance plays starring role in new Haynes Manual September 4, 2019Wherever you live in the UK, the chances are that you have spotted an air ambulance helicopter in the skies, or seen one attending an incident. Now, to mark National Air Ambulance Week (9th – 15th September), Haynes is offering a fascinating insight into the running of these helicopters and the vital role they play ...
- Dorset County Council failed to support SEND child September 4, 2019The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has published a report after an investigation found that Dorset County Council had failed to provide suitable provision for a child with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The complaint was made after the family involved felt the council had failed to ensure their child received the provision detailed ...
- Organ Donation Week September 3, 2019Organ Donation Week is a celebration of organ donation across the UK, and this year’s event is a great opportunity for donor families, transplant patients, the wider NHS and organisations to reinforce the importance of organ donation. In Dorset alone, 55 people are waiting for that call that may save their life. Over 6,000 people at any ...
- Easy Riders at Weldmar September 3, 2019Weldmar Hospicecare Day Services patients become ‘Easy Riders’ with Harley Davidson Chapter visit Patients at Weldmar Hospicecare’s Day Services in Dorchester were treated to a visit by Harley Davison riders today – and even had the chance to go for a spin! Six members of the Hogsback Chapter, based in Surrey and Sussex, rode all the way ...
- Death of man following serious collision in West Dorset September 2, 2019A man who sustained serious injuries in a collision on the B3157 Coast Road in West Dorset has sadly died. Dorset Police received a report at 2.03pm on Sunday 1 September 2019 of a collision involving a silver Honda motorcycle travelling east and a black BMW 1 Series travelling in the opposite direction between Abbotsbury and ...
- Help to store and share your holiday snaps August 30, 2019Dorset’s Digital Champions are ready to help you store and share those photos taken on your summer holidays. From downloading and keeping your digital images, to sharing your holiday memories with friends and family, our computer-savvy volunteers can show you how. Dorset’s councils have a network of 70 people who run free, one-to-one computer help sessions in ...
- Dorset Council to fly the Red Ensign on Merchant Navy Day August 30, 2019Dorset Council will recognise the significant contribution the Merchant Navy makes towards the safety and economy of the UK by raising the Red Ensign over County Hall. The people of Dorset are most welcome to attend the parade, hear the speeches, and see the flag raised from in front of the entrance to County Hall ...
- Witness appeal following reported public order incident in Weymouth August 30, 2019Officers investigating a report of a public order incident in Weymouth are issuing an appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. Dorset Police received a report at 8.47pm on Thursday 29 August 2019 of a disturbance in St Mary Street, near to the Black Dog pub, involving a group of teenagers allegedly assaulting ...
- Appeal for witnesses following burglary in Weymouth August 30, 2019Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward following a burglary in Weymouth. At around 4am on Tuesday 27 August 2019 a burglary occurred at Ferrybridge Marine Ltd on Ferrymans Way. Two Seadoo GTX 300 jet skis, a jet ski cover, two boat covers, a wakeboard and a red inflatable Quicksilver ...