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Dorset Council is pleased to announce that empty food and drink cartons, as well as foil trays and sheet foil, can now be placed in your household recycling bin for…
The Office of the Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Michael Dooley LVO MMs FRCOG succeeding Angus Campbell CVO, who recently retired after serving 10…
Officers investigating a road traffic collision in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward. The collision occurred at around 2.30pm on Saturday 7…
Another man has been jailed for his part in public disorder during a protest in Weymouth. Ian Wyn Thomas, aged 47 and of Elliott Road in Bournemouth, appeared at Bournemouth…
All of our local senior men’s non-league football teams were successful this weekend. Weymouth progress into the hat for the third qualifying FA Cup draw after beating Sholing away on…
A police superintendent has appeared in court and pleaded guilty to a drink driving offence. Detective Superintendent Paul Kessell, aged 45, appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Friday 13 September…
Dorset Coast Forum is inviting residents, visitors and businesses to have their say on proposed works to repair and update the Chesil Cove Curved Sea Wall. The current wall was…
People living in Dorset are being reminded to find out which vaccinations they are eligible for ahead of the coming winter months. Vaccinations are the most effective way of protecting…
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area. Wool Parish Council has submitted a new Neighbourhood Plan for independent…
Preparations for Ironman 70.3 2024, on 15th September, are underway already. The organisers of the international event taking place on Sunday are already constructing their facilities at the Lodmoor Country…
A minute’s silence was observed before the kick of the Weymouth & Portland v Bridport rugby game at Monmouth Avenue as a mark of respect for the Seahorses’ former player…
Dorset Police received a report at 6:40pm on Wednesday 4 September 2024 raising concerns for the welfare of a man on a roof at Dorset County Hospital. Officers attended and…
Dorset Council will be honouring the heroic people who work for the NHS and the emergency services in the UK on Emergency Services Day Monday 9 September. The 999 Emergency…
Portland United Football Club manager Kyle Critchell and his assistant Jamie Symes have both elected to stand down from managing the Blues senior team. Club chairman Matt Lucas thanked both…
After 10 years as Dorset’s Lord-Lieutenant, the Sovereign’s representative in the county, Angus Campbell CVO retires today, 4 September. Having been appointed in 2014, he first served Her Majesty the…
Air Ambulance Week 2024 takes place between 9th – 15th September and is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the vital life-saving work of air ambulance charities across the…
Detectives have issued a further update following enquiries into the circumstances of the death of a man at a holiday park near Dorchester. On Sunday 23 June 2024 at 12.27am…
It is estimated over 200,000 people in Dorset are living with high blood pressure and without regular testing this can go unnoticed, sometimes leading to serious health issues including stroke…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
