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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 –…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Following 6 sell-out performances in June and an appearance at the Tolpuddle Festival, The New Hardy Players’ production of ‘Six Men Of Dorset [The Tolpuddle Play]’ returns by Public Demand…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Eleven community-based volunteers decided to give up some of their free time on Tuesday morning and get together to clean up Preston Beach. The event was organised by a young…
The Home Secretary has today announced that the contract for the Bibby Stockholm barge will not be renewed at Portland Port and therefore the vessel will no longer be in…
Quite a short report from Idris Martin this time because the weather decimated the Dorset Cricket Leagues. Some matches started but were quickly abandoned, and others were cancelled without a…
Detectives investigating a report of a fail-to-stop road traffic collision in Weymouth have made a second arrest. Dorset Police received a report at 8.26pm on Tuesday 16 July 2024 of…
Councillors of Dorset Council have voted to declare a nature emergency at the meeting of the full council on Thursday. The motion, which was put forward by Cllr Nick Ireland,…
Back by popular demand, the Holiday Hangout will be taking place on the Great Field in Poundbury on Wednesday 7 August from 11am-4pm. Aimed at young people aged 9-14 years,…
Help and Kindness and Dorset Climate Action Network are delighted to announce that the Feeding Dorset Partnership has been welcomed into the network of Sustainable Food Places across the UK.…
A retired former Marine engineer who goes by the name of Bike Man Danny is livid after someone cropped the security lock and stole some of the re-furbished bikes that…
Sustainable transport operators Beryl and partners, Dorset Council, are launching a brand new e-bike share scheme linking coast to town and beyond. Later this summer, 121 e-bikes will be made…
Dorset Cricket League round up: The weather made its presence felt on Saturday when an early afternoon downpour put paid to Dorchester’s top of the Premier League clash against Bere…
The Environment Agency has today (12th July) opened a final consultation into an application for a permit to operate a new waste incinerator in Portland. Following earlier consultations, the agency…
Poundbury Gardens in Poundbury, Dorchester, has won Garden Centre of the Year at the Midlands, Wales and West Garden Centre Association (GCA) Awards. Coming first place in the Local Garden…
A new study of Government data has found the areas of the UK with the biggest ageing population and the areas with the largest proportion of children below school age.…
A man has been arrested in connection with an investigation by detectives into a reported knifepoint robbery in Weymouth. Dorset Police received a report at 1.45pm on Friday 19 April…
As part of an effort to reduce costs and improve access, the NHS in Dorset is asking people to buy everyday over the counter (OTC) medicine directly from their local…
Almost 1,500 people enjoyed live music from some of the UK’s leading tribute acts in Dorchester over the weekend at Weldmar Hospicecare’s final Music by the Lake event. The three…
Short stay permits can now be used in most Dorset Council car parks for up to three hours a day, increasing from the previous two-hour limit. The extra hour has…
Two people have been arrested in connection with a report of an assault in Weymouth. At around 12pm on Wednesday 12 June 2024 a woman was walking along the Rodwell…
Pre-season friendly at St Mary’s Saturday: Bridport nil v Portland United 2. The Blues’ super striker Patrick Jenkins left, netted twice on Saturday at St Marys’ taking his tally to three…
Detectives investigating an aggravated burglary at an address in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. It was reported that at around 10.50am on Friday…
School children in Dorset made an incredible 18,268 journeys to school by foot, scooter, bicycle or wheelchair in this year’s Big Walk and Wheel challenge. The Big Walk and Wheel…
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) is once again reminding the public to #BringAPicnicNotABBQ through its wildfire prevention campaign. The campaign aims to remind the residents of Dorset…
Dorset Council is marking NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers’ Day with a flag raising ceremony at County Hall in Dorchester on Friday 5 July at 10.45am. 5th July is…
Police officers investigating a serious injury collision in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward. Dorset Police received a report at 12.23pm on Friday…
By Idris Martin. I decided to take my camera out of the cupboard and dust it off on Saturday and take some pictures of the Dorset Division 3 Cricket League…
Emergency services received a report at approximately 12:20 today (Friday 28th June) after a car had mounted the pavement and crashed into the open air seating area outside The Nook…
Dorset Cricket League Fixtures, Saturday June 29th – all games start at 1 00 pm: Dorchester v Poole. Sherborne v Bere Regis. Hamworthy Recreation v Blandford. Martinstown v Christchurch. Portland…
Detectives carrying out enquiries into the circumstances of the death of a man at a holiday park near Dorchester are issuing an update. Dorset Police received a report at 12.27am…
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following an attempted burglary in Weymouth. Dorset Police received a report at around 2.40pm on Wednesday 19 June…
Police officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a burglary in Weymouth. Between 2.45am and 3am on Thursday 20 June 2024, two men boarded…
