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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 ...

Police officers investigating a collision on the A354 near Milborne St Andrew are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward. Dorset Police received a report at 6.14pm on Friday 23 February 2024 of a collision involving an orange Kawasaki motorcycle on the A354 between Milborne St Andrew and the A35 Puddletown ...

A woman is due to appear in court in connection with a report of a fail-to-stop road traffic collision in Weymouth. It was reported that at around 2.45pm on Tuesday 4 July 2023 a 12-year-old boy was involved in a collision with a car in Chickerell Road. It was alleged that the vehicle failed to stop ...

Dorset Police is issuing advice to members of the public to keep their high-value bike safe from a burglary. The Force has recently seen a spate of thefts of high-value bikes following breaks to outbuildings across the county. The stolen bikes include leisure bikes, road bikes, mountain bikes and dirt bikes. Officers are issuing advice to high-value bike ...

Officers investigating a fail-to-stop road traffic collision in Weymouth are issuing an image of a man they wish to speak to. At around 5.30pm on Wednesday 17 January 2024, a single-vehicle collision occurred involving a silver Seat hatchback car in Cumberland Drive on the Granby Estate. The vehicle was reported as stolen from the forecourt of ...

Detectives investigating a report of rape in Weymouth are renewing their appeal for information from the public and would like to speak to two women who may be able to assist in their enquiries. Dorset Police received a report at 10.37pm on Sunday 18 February 2024 raising concern for the welfare of a woman in the ...

Police officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward as they investigate an assault on a teenage boy in Weymouth. It is reported that at around 5.30pm on Monday 19 February 2024 the victim was approached by a group of six young people near the skate park at The Marsh playing fields ...

Detectives investigating a report of rape in Weymouth have made an arrest. Dorset Police received a report at 10.37pm on Sunday 18 February 2024 raising concern for the welfare of a woman in the Park District area. Officers attended and located the woman, aged in her 20s, who reported she had been raped by a man in ...

The former chairman of Dorchester Town Football Club Eddie Mitchell passed away suddenly at the age of 69 on Saturday, February 17. A family spokesman said he ‘unexpectedly passed away peacefully at home’ and that he was a ‘loving husband, father and grandfather’. Mr Mitchell was the owner and chairman of Dorchester Town between 2007 and 2009.  

Building on the success of previous hugely popular events, the Family Science Day will be taking place again at the Dorset Museum & Art Gallery on Sunday the 17th March from 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm. This free (but ticketed) activity is sure to bring out the Marie Curie or the Albert Einstein in you! Aimed at children ...

Dorset County Hospital (DCH) has opened its newly refurbished Outpatient Assessment Centre at South Walks House in Dorchester. The Trust received more than £14million from the NHS England Elective Recovery and Community Diagnostics Programme to transform two floors of the building into permanent clinical space after signing a 20-year lease with Dorset Council. DCH started running a ...

On Saturday 24 February the Ukrainian flag will be raised at County Hall in Dorchester to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. More than 1,000 Ukrainians have settled across Dorset since Vladimir Putin’s forces began the war, forcing thousands to flee their homeland. Cllr Laura Beddow, Dorset Council’s Portfolio Holder for Culture, Communities and ...

Police officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward as they investigate an assault on a woman in Weymouth. It was reported that at around 7.40pm on Sunday 18 February 2024 the victim, aged in her 20s, was approached by a man who was known to her as she was walking along ...

Five Dorset towns and villages have the approval to proceed with the introduction of 20mph zones or speed limits. The town/parish councils for Langton Matravers, Bridport, Wimborne, Pimperne and Winfrith successfully applied to Dorset Council in 2023 for the new limits and zones. Residents gave their comments, support, or objections to the applications through a process called ...

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward following a serious injury road traffic collision in Weymouth. Dorset Police received a report at 2.43am on Monday 19 February 2024 of a single vehicle collision involving a grey Ford Focus estate in Dorchester Road near to Weymouth Community Hospital. It was reported that ...

Not a good day for Weymouth’s sporting teams, the Football Club lost at the Bob Lucas Stadium to National League South promotion chasers Worthing. The Terras fans had to wait until the 78th minute of the game for striker Malachi Linton to beat the Rebel’s custodian and open their account with a goal. But by then they were ...

Police officers are investigating criminal damage in Dorchester and appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. Between Wednesday 14 February and Thursday 15 February 2024, there were six incidents of criminal damage reported in St John Way, Peverell Avenue East and The Great Field in Poundbury. It is reported that graffiti was sprayed and ...

Officers investigating a burglary at a hair salon in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. Dorset Police received a report at 8.07am on Friday 16 February 2024 of a burglary at Head Style in Littlemoor Road. Entry was forced some time overnight and a quantity of cash was stolen. Police Constable Andy ...

Fellow broadcasters, and hundreds of fans, have been paying tribute to Steve Wright who has died at the age of 69 and who, for 23 years, presented ‘Steve Wright in the Afternoon’ on BBC Radio 2, together with ‘Sunday Love Songs’, a pre-recorded Valentines Day special having been broadcast just last Sunday. No doubt, one way ...

If you are looking for a rewarding career working with children, that enables you to work from home, then childminding is a brilliant option. With government start-up grants available, there has never been a better time to start your childminding journey. We will be holding three briefing sessions in February and March for Dorset Council residents to ...

A man has been charged and is due to appear in court in connection with a reported serious assault in Weymouth. Dorset Police received a report at 11.09am on Sunday 11 February 2024 from the ambulance service of a man requiring medical treatment at an address in Lennox Street. It was reported that the victim – a ...

Dog-owners visiting Hardy’s Birthplace Visitor Centre and Thorncombe Wood Local Nature Reserve can now leave for home with their furry friends squeaky clean, thanks to the new Self Service Dog Wash provided by Polygon Pets Ltd. Fun, flexible, and easy to use – this useful new self service facility provides warm water infused with a range ...

On Saturday Weymouth failed to make it 5 National League South wins on the spin in Essex losing the game by a goal to nil at Chelmsford. Our Man at the Match said. “We gave the ball away all to often in the second half, but we have done well recently winning our last 4 games on ...

Voluntary and community sector organisations gathered in Dorchester last week to mark the second anniversary of the Russian invasion and show their support for Ukrainian refugees living in Dorset. The event was organised and hosted by #HelpAndKindness, in collaboration with Dorset Council’s Ukraine Response team and Dorset Together. Maryna Dovbysh, one of the organisers from HelpAndKindness, and ...

Dorset Council’s volunteer digital champions service had its busiest year in 2023 with more than 2,000 face-to-face appointments. The volunteer scheme, which also celebrated its 10th anniversary last year, held 2,063 appointments and saw more than 1,800 people. Dorset Council’s volunteer digital champions service had its busiest year in 2023 with more than 2,000 face-to-face appointments. The volunteer ...

Women giving birth at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) have praised the high standards of care they and their babies received. DCH’s maternity team scored some of the best results in the region in the 2023 Care Quality Commission (CQC) survey of women’s experiences of maternity care in England. DCH’s services were rated better or the same as ...

DEFRA has confirmed that Dorset Council is the #1 Unitary Council in the country for recycling. We recycle 59.1% of the waste we collect, against a 43.4% national average. Each year DEFRA produces its Local authority collected waste management – annual results – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) which detail the collection and management of waste under the possession or control of ...

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following an assault in Weymouth. At around 5.05pm on Wednesday 7 February 2024, it is reported that a local man aged in his 20s was assaulted by an unknown man in The Marsh Playground behind the leisure centre in Knightsdale Road. The victim was punched ...

Nothe Fort is presenting nine days of educational and immersive family activities, spanning over the half term from the 10th – 18th February, 10:30am-4pm daily. Visitors can get up close and personal with the Fort’s wartime equipment and join in with activities that will take them back in time to wartime Britain. Visitors can travel around ...

On 2nd May Dorset residents will go to the polls to elect 82 councillors for Dorset Council as well as over 150 Town and Parish councillors. The Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner election will also take place on the same day. Each year Dorset Council employs hundreds of staff at election time to make sure that the ...

Detectives investigating a report of an attempted knifepoint robbery in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. It was reported that a woman aged in her 40s was in her vehicle on Wooperton Street at around 8.25pm on Thursday 1 February 2024 when a man approached her and allegedly produced a ...

Before the kick off Weymouth & Portland & Dorchester rugby players observe a minutes silence in honour of former Seahorses player Victor Frampton who recently passed away . Weymouth Football Club’s senior men’s team came from behind to snatch victory by 4 goals to 3 at the Bob Lucas Stadium against visitors Hemel Hempstead Town and ...

A man and a woman have been charged following an investigation by detectives into an alleged serious assault in Weymouth. It is reported that at 12.49am on Saturday 27 January 2024 a man had been found with injuries at an address in the town centre following an altercation that is believed to have occurred in Caroline ...

Earlier today, 4th February, police issued an appeal for information from the public to assist their search for a missing woman from Dorchester. Saima Noreen, aged 36, was reported missing after having last been seen in the Poundbury area at around 8pm on Saturday 3 February 2024. Officers are now pleased to confirm she has been found ...

NHS Dorset have launched a new campaign asking people to check their order to help reduce waste and save money. Around 50,000 people in Dorset have repeat prescriptions for multiple medications every month. It is estimated that 1.6 million of repeat prescription items are wasted unnecessarily in Dorset each year. Peter Cope, Head of Medicines Optimisation at ...

Weymouth Football Club’s senior men’s team can make it 4 National League South victories on the spin at the Bob Lucas Stadium on Saturday where they meet visitors Hemel Hempstead. The Tuders are in 10th place in the league table and have tallied up 5 league points more than the Terras who are currently in 16th, however Weymouth ...

Dorset County Hospital Charity seeks over 100 enthusiastic participants to join the DCH100 Jurassic Coast Challenge on 18-19 May 2024 in aid of the Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit Appeal at Dorset County Hospital. This is an outstanding opportunity to make a lasting impact at our local hospital, whilst also getting fit and having ...

Weymouth football club’s striker Ben “Tommo” Thomson has decided to call it a day and hang up his boots for good. The striker has made 277 appearances for the Terras over two spells at the Bob Lucas Stadium scoring 69 goals and 47 assists. Thomson has been plagued with injury recently and that has probably been a ...

Officers are appealing for information as they investigate the theft of a motorcycle in Weymouth which was recently recovered. It is reported that between Monday 22 January 2024 and Tuesday 23 January 2024, a silver Honda ADV750K motorcycle was stolen overnight from outside the gym of Weymouth College in Cranford Avenue. The vehicle was secured in the ...

Weymouth Football Club’s senior men’s team made it 3 National League South wins on the bounce beating Dartford away by a solitary Joe Cook goal to nil. Our Man at the Match said,” A great result for the Terras who produced a much improved display that came after the half time break and Weymouth could have ...