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  • Witness appeal following report of rape in Dorchester December 6, 2019
    Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a report of a rape in Dorchester. Dorset Police received a report at 9.57pm on Thursday 5 December 2019 that a 15-year-old girl had been raped in the field at St Osmund’s C of E Middle School on Barnes Way. The incident occurred shortly ...
  • UPDATE. Flood Warning for the South Winterbourne Valley December 5, 2019
    The Environment Agency has updated a flood warning as follows – flooding is expected for: Groundwater flooding for Kingston Russell, Winterbourne Abbas, Winterbourne Steepleton, Martinstown or Winterbourne St Martin, Winterbourne Monkton, Winterbourne Herringston and Winterbourne Came. Immediate action required. Groundwater levels have peaked at the Kingston Russell Borehole at 117.5mAOD on the 4/12/19. We expect some properties ...
  • Social workers shortlisted for top national awards December 2, 2019
    Two social workers from Dorset were shortlisted for prestigious awards in recognition of their outstanding work in supporting vulnerable adults. Linzi Gow, Specialist Manager with the Adult Access Team at Dorset Council was selected for Team Leader of the Year – Adult Services and Tilly Bowden, a social worker, was selected for Adult Social Worker of ...
  • CCTV appeal following fraudulent bank card use in Weymouth December 2, 2019
    Officers investigating the fraudulent use of a bank card in Weymouth are issuing a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to. A woman aged in her 30s reported that on Wednesday 27 November 2019 she had lost her bank card after getting on the train at Upwey station to Weymouth at around ...
  • Witness appeal following assault in Weymouth November 29, 2019
    Officers investigating an assault where a man was knocked unconscious in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Dorset Police received a report at 8.38pm on Tuesday 26 November 2019 of a man with injuries on Chickerell Road at the junction with Marsh Road. It is reported that the victim – a man aged in his ...
  • The Scout Post soon to start again in December November 29, 2019
    The very popular Scout Post starts up again in many areas of Dorset on 5th December and continues through to 19th December. Yellow post-boxes are placed in shops at convenient locations in the participating areas where cards can be posted for less than half the price of a second class stamp (only 25p). Just drop your ...
  • Dorset on Flood Alert UPDATED 28/11 November 28, 2019
    Parts of our county are still on a flood alert with a number of locations on flood warnings. • Flooding is expected for: Groundwater flooding for Kingston Russell, Winterbourne Abbas, Winterbourne Steepleton, Martinstown or Winterbourne St Martin, Winterbourne Monkton, Winterbourne Herringston and Winterbourne Came. Immediate action required. Groundwater levels have risen at the Kingston Russell Borehole to 116.6mAOD ...
  • Free Parking in December November 28, 2019
    Time to shop locally as free car parking comes to Dorset Council run car parks this December ! Full details for free, all day parking: Blandford – Saturdays 7, 14, 11, 21 Dec Bridport – Wednesdays 4, 11, 18, 25 Dec and Saturdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 Dec Dorchester -Saturdays 7, 14, 21 Dec and Christmas Eve Gillingham – ...
  • Beerex 2020 – tickets available 1st December! November 28, 2019
    Tickets for the 32nd Dorchester Beerex organised by members of West Dorset Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and Casterbridge Rotary Club go on sale December 1st. The ever popular festival will be taking place in Dorchester Corn Exchange on Friday & Saturday the 7th & 8th of February 2020. Palmer’s brewery of Bridport will once again ...
  • Appeal for information following criminal damage incidents in Dorchester November 25, 2019
    Officers investigating a series of criminal damage incidents in Dorchester are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. Over the weekend of Saturday 23 November and Sunday 24 November 2019 Dorset Police received seven reports of criminal damage to vehicle windows in the town. On several occasions ball bearings were found at the ...
  • Body found in search for missing woman from Sherborne area November 25, 2019
    A body has very sadly been found in the search for a missing woman from the Sherborne area. Felicity Clough, aged 55 and from Yetminster, was reported missing having left Yeovil District Hospital at 3.50am on Sunday 24 November 2019. At 1.18pm on Monday 25 November 2019, Dorset Police received a report that a body had been ...
  • Floodwater warning! November 22, 2019
    Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding drivers to take care when driving on roads potentially affected by flooding. A number of calls have been received today (22 November) from people who have driven into floodwater and then got stuck. Two rescues have been carried out. With bad weather likely to continue over the weekend, ...
  • Entry Date Announced for Air Ambulance Cycle Challenge November 22, 2019
    Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has announced that online registration for their Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge 2020 will open on Wednesday 4th December 2019. Supporters wishing to take part next year will have to be quick, as demand for the 600 places available is once again expected to be high. Next year sees the 20th ...
  • Double Award for Air Ambulance at 2019 Awards of Excellence November 22, 2019
    Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance came out winners in two categories at this year’s National Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence, held on Monday 18th November. Almost 300 guests came together to celebrate the best and brightest from the air ambulance community. Each listened to some remarkable stories of the shortlisted nominees, all of whom demonstrated ...
  • Beach work set to start in Weymouth November 21, 2019
    Work to replace sand on parts of Weymouth beach and improve flood protection will begin next week. (26/11) Dorset Council will use dump trucks and excavators to move sand from the southern end of the beach, near the Peninsula, to the northern end near Greenhill. The sand will be moved from the lower part of the beach. ...
  • Prevent the Norovirus Spread – Think NORO November 21, 2019
    Play your part this winter to stop the spread of Norovirus in Dorset – just Think NORO! • We can all play a role in stopping the spread of this unpleasant infectious bug • Alcohol hand gels DON’T kill the virus – handwashing is the best way to protect yourself against norovirus • Laboratory reports of norovirus in ...
  • Your Dorset. Your Police. Your View. November 21, 2019
    Dorset Police are giving the general public the opportunity to step into the chief constable’s shoes and tell us where they want to see resources allocated. This phase allows the public to choose where to spend resources on topics like 999 and 101 demand or searching for a vulnerable missing person. The simple slider tool will ...
  • Raising money for young people November 20, 2019
    Dorset Music Hub is crowdfunding for a project that will encourage young people to make music and learn new skills. They are proposing to create a collaborative record label to develop the musical learning and emotional expression of young people. A series of free workshops will help young people learn how to reflect on their own ...
  • Witness appeal following sexual assault in Sherborne November 18, 2019
    Officers investigating a sexual assault in Sherborne are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. The victim, a 15-year-old girl, was walking along the footpath that runs behind Richmond Green toward Acreman Street at around 3pm on Sunday 10 November 2019 when a man walked through some metal barriers at the bottom of ...
  • Witness appeal following fail-to-stop collision in West Dorset November 18, 2019
    Officers investigating a serious injury fail-to-stop collision in West Dorset are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward. At 5.45am on Monday 11 November 2019 Dorset Police received a report of a man walking in the road on the A35 at Askerswell. Officers attended and located the man – aged in ...
  • Weldmar ‘Light up a Life’ services return for Christmas 2019 November 18, 2019
    Weldmar Hospicecare’s Light up a Life services return across Dorset between Wednesday 27th November and Tuesday 10th December. The services provide an opportunity for people to remember loved ones, whether they have been cared for by Weldmar or not. The services combine readings and carol singing, and supported by local musicians and singers at each venue. ...
  • Fire Service supports National Road Safety Week November 15, 2019
    Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is working in partnership with several other organisations to support National Road Safety Week, which is running between 18 and 24 November. The Service is actively involved in both the Wiltshire & Swindon Road Safety Partnership and Dorset Road Safe, and leads on the delivery of the Safe Drive ...
  • Oil Spill training exercise in Weymouth November 15, 2019
    The exercise will be held on Tuesday 19 November in Weymouth Harbour, near the Ferry Steps. The Weymouth Harbour Team arranged the event, which is called ‘Exercise Bowser’. It is part of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s three-yearly requirement to test if services and other organisations can respond effectively to a fuel spill. Keith Howorth, Weymouth Harbour ...
  • Invite to Weymouth Quay Regeneration Project public drop in November 15, 2019
    Want to find out the latest on the Weymouth Quay Regeneration Project? Then come along to Weymouth Library and speak to the project team. A public drop in session will take place on Monday 18 November from 2pm until 7pm. The team will talk you through the initial concept drawing for the scheme. They will also show ...
  • Flood alert remains for Lower Frome November 15, 2019
    The Environment Agency issued the warning on Thursday and remains in place due to expected heavy rain overnight this evening (Friday). River levels remain high at the Stinsford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. We expect river levels to remain high, and rivers may respond to any additional rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas ...
  • Update – missing Dorchester man located November 15, 2019
    Officers searching for missing Dorchester man Gary Cooper are pleased to confirm he has been found safe and well. The 38-year-old was reported missing after leaving an address in Fordington at around 4pm on Thursday 14 November 2019. Following searches, he has been found safe and well. We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal.
  • Car fire in Winterbourne Steepleton November 14, 2019
    Fire crews from Dorchester fire station have been dealing with a car fire this afternoon. Crews have been using 2 hose real jets breathing apparatus to extinguish the car fire on Coombe Road in Winterbourne Steepleton. The cause of the fire is currently unknown but the car has been completely destroyed. There are no reports of injuries. The ...
  • £265,000 computer controlled Weymouth lighting complete November 14, 2019
    The Weymouth Promenade Artistic Lighting Scheme is complete. 28 Computer-controlled LED strips have been installed along Weymouth promenade between the Pier Bandstand and the Pavilion. Testing of the Weymouth Promenade Artistic Lighting Scheme completed earlier this week and from 14 November, Weymouth bay will be lit up by a series of lighting programmes inspired by the ...
  • Have you had your flu jab? November 14, 2019
    It’s that time of year again! No, not Christmas (yet) but flu season. For most people flu will clear up on its own relatively quickly, but for some people, including over 65s, pregnant women or people with underlying health conditions, it can be more serious. The flu vaccine is available on the NHS for: . ...
  • Planning Application for 19 flats lodged with Dorset Council November 14, 2019
    The first meeting of the Steering Group, that was to go on to form the DACLT, took place in March 2017. It has taken over two and a half years to reach this landmark point. A planning application to build 19 affordable one bed flats for rent, including one designed for a person with limited mobility, ...
  • Dorset is best in Britain for food safety November 14, 2019
    Dorset is the cleanest place to eat out in Britain – its official! A new hygiene map has revealed that the Dorchester (DT) postcode area has achieved the top food safety score for eating out. Restaurants, hotels and takeaways across the area, which includes Weymouth, Bridport, Lyme Regis, Blandford Forum, Beaminster, Sherborne and Sturminster Newton, achieved an average rating ...
  • Rethink Drink this Alcohol Awareness Week November 12, 2019
    Residents of Dorset are being asked to rethink their drink during Alcohol Awareness Week by Public Health Dorset and partners. Public Health Dorset along with partners such as Poole Hospital, Addaction, EDAS, LiveWell Dorset and BCP Council will be hosting a number of events across the county informing how alcohol can affect society and families. The events ...
  • Fire & Rescue Service recognised for supporting military community November 12, 2019
    Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) has received the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award. The award was presented by the Lord Lieutenants of both Dorset and Wiltshire at separate ceremonies; Army reservist Dean Hoskins, a Watch Manager at Swindon fire station, joined Chief Fire Officer Ben Ansell at the Wiltshire event, while ...
  • Thomas Hardye School Remembers November 11, 2019
    The sun shone on Thomas Hardye’s Remembrance Day Commemoration today and students shone with the respect and dignity they showed in this annual event. Every year the school is proud that there is not a sound to be heard during the two minutes silence. This is from more than 2000 young people. They listen with great respect ...
  • 25 years of helping young people November 8, 2019
    Jackie and Mike have provided supported lodgings for young people in their home for 25 years. Supported Lodgings is a service that provides a young person with a room of their own in a private home to help prepare them for living on their own. They explain how they became supported lodging carers: “We got into providing a ...
  • New digital taster sessions at The Tangerine Café November 8, 2019
    A new local volunteer is offering free one to one courses of a digital flavour based at his own café. Digital sessions are being held on Monday and Tuesday afternoons at The Tangerine Café in Beaminster, a comfortable and relaxing community space which Chris Sims owns with his poet wife Sue. Book your first session or ...
  • Smallholder sentenced and banned from keeping animals November 8, 2019
    A man who caused suffering to goats, ferrets and poultry by failing to properly care for them on his smallholding in North Dorset has been prosecuted and disqualified from keeping any animals for 10 years. On Wednesday 6 November, at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court, Dennis Thorne (aged 43) of Kington Magna, Gillingham was sentenced to 14 weeks’ ...
  • Consult on funding to voluntary & community organisations November 8, 2019
    Officers sought approval from Cabinet on Tuesday (5 November) to consult the voluntary and community sector (VCS) on a range of funding options for 2020-21, and to review the level of funding to the VCS for future years. At the meeting and following public statements from a variety of voluntary organisations, members of the public and ...
  • Assault and criminal damage incident in Dorchester November 7, 2019
    Officers investigating an assault and criminal damage incident in Dorchester are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. The incident took place at around 2pm on Saturday 2 November 2019 in the area of High East Street and followed a minor collision involving a car and a pedestrian. A man, who appeared to be ...
  • Portland Store Burglary November 7, 2019
    Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward after thieves used a stolen vehicle to force entry to a Portland store. The incident occurred at around 11.25pm on Wednesday 6 November 2019 at the Co-op store in Fortuneswell. A Land Rover, which was reported as stolen from an address in the Bridport area, ...
  • Witness appeal following assault and theft in Weymouth November 6, 2019
    Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward after a woman was assaulted and had her purse stolen in a Weymouth street. The incident occurred at around 7pm on Tuesday 5 November 2019 on the Chapelhay Steps, between the Holy Trinity Church and the Chapelhay Tavern. The victim, aged in her 50s, was ...
  • Picture This! Rita puts her new digital skills at the great-grandkids fingertips November 5, 2019
    Anyone wanting to improve their digital skills to stay in touch with friends and family can book for free, one to one help ahead of Christmas. Dorset Council has a network of 75 volunteers who run free, one-to-one computer help sessions in libraries and other venues across the county. They can help with everything from switching ...
  • Rail service strike planned in December November 5, 2019
    Rail users in Dorset are being advised to plan their journeys in December. Workers on South Western Railway have called 27 days of strike action next month. Members of the RMT union will stage walkouts from the 2nd of December until New Year’s Day – threatening chaos for commuters and Christmas travellers. The strikes are part of a ...
  • Family tribute following fatal collision in East Dorset November 5, 2019
    The family of a woman who very sadly died following a collision in East Dorset has issued a tribute. Dorset Police was called at 8.41am on Saturday 2 November 2019 to a report of a collision involving a grey Ford B-max and a tree on Verwood Road between the Alderholt turning and the A31. It is ...
  • Weather claims lives in Dorset November 4, 2019
    A man’s body has been found on a Dorset beach. It’s believed to be connected to the disappearance of a man who was swept away by a wave near Freshwater Beach Holiday park. Dorset police were called at 2.55pm on Sunday over concerns for a man in the water. The man, aged in his 20s, was walking ...
  • Routes to become a Police Officer are changing November 4, 2019
    On Monday 30 September, Dorset Police welcomed the first wave of entrants via the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA). The introduction of the PCDA provides a new entry route for those who wish to join Dorset Police as a Police Officer but are not in possession of a degree-level qualification. After approximately 34 weeks of initial training ...
  • Person hit by train at Moreton November 1, 2019
    Trains are not currently running between Weymouth and Bournemouth. Reports are that a person has been hit by a train at Moreton. Replacement bus services have been requested by South Western Railway but it is not known when the lines will re-open. The B3390 Warmwell Road also remains closed in both directions.
  • Dorset couple targeted in scam October 31, 2019
    Police are issuing a warning to members of the public after a Dorset couple were scammed out of a significant amount of money. The couple, aged in their 70s, were targeted by fraudsters through a series of courier and banking scams. On Thursday 15 August 2019 they were called on their landline by a man claiming to ...
  • Weymouth fly-tipper receives prison sentence October 31, 2019
    Last week, a Weymouth resident was sentenced to 14 months’ imprisonment after being found guilty of multiple offences, including four environmental crimes. Back in August this year, Anthony Maurice Knowles, (41, from Weymouth) appeared at Poole Magistrates Court and pleaded guilty to two instances of fly-tipping and a further two matters under Section 34 of the ...
  • UPDATED with audio. Martyn Underhill coordinates 18 PCC signatures to government on assisted dying. October 30, 2019
    Martyn Underhill is among 18 Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) to have signed an open letter calling for the Ministry of Justice to launch a “call for evidence” in relation to the law around assisted dying. The Dorset PCC, who leads on the issue of suicide nationally for the Association Of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) ...
  • Festival of Remembrance Returns in November October 30, 2019
    The 4th annual Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance returns on the 3rd of November at the Weymouth Pavilion. Join us for a packed and talented evening of Dance, Song and reflection whilst raising money for the Royal British Legion Dorset’s poppy appeal. With music from HMS Heron Royal Navy Band, Dorset For Singing, The ...
  • Dorset Council celebrates National Care Leavers Week 2019 October 30, 2019
    Dorset Council is supporting National Care Leavers Week 2019 which takes place from 28 October to 3 November 2019. This annual initiative recognises young people who have left looked after care and are now living independently. Saphron Gafney-Parker, left care at 17 years old. Now aged 21, Saphron is studying hairdressing and lives with her one year ...
  • Residents and business to have say on draft Council Plan October 29, 2019
    Dorset Council wants to know what residents and business owners think of its proposed four year plan for Dorset. The draft plan sets out where the council thinks it needs to focus to make Dorset a great place to live and work.  It incorporates the political vision of the elected councillors. The proposed priorities are: economic growth – ...
  • Thomas Hardye School to present ambitious concert October 29, 2019
    The Thomas Hardye School have a very exciting and ambitious concert planned for November 16th in St Mary’s Church Dorchester. The Thomas Hardye Singers accompanied by an orchestra made up of 25 Thomas Hardye School students and 35 professionals, will be performing the following programme: 1st half: Puccini’s Messa di Gloria (soloists Jon Valendar & Andrew Foan) 2nd ...
  • Fire safety reminder to people living in thatched homes October 29, 2019
    As winter closes in, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people living in thatched properties to take every precaution against fire. While there is no increased risk of fire within a thatched property, the impact of a fire is far greater. The National Society of Master Thatchers estimates that the average cost of ...
  • Dorchester bellringers re-create event from 100 years ago October 29, 2019
    This Wednesday, a band of local bellringers will attempt to re-create an event from exactly 100 years ago. On 30 October 1919 a peal of over 3 hours was rung to mark the dedication of a memorial in St Peter’s church in Dorchester to those bellringers from the local area who had died during the ...
  • 2 vehicle RTC at Stinsford October 25, 2019
    The A35 between Stinsford and the Stadium roundabout was closed both ways for 2 hours due to a multi-vehicle accident. Dorset police were called at 1255 today to reports of a 2 vehicles collision. All emergency services were in attendance during the incident but there were no reports of injuries. The road was initially re-opened at the Wareham ...
  • Flood Alert in force for West coast of Dorset October 25, 2019
    A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency. Flooding is possible for: Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogden Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell. Waves are forecast to overtop defences at exposed locations as a result of spring tides and strong winds. Detailed tidal information for those ...
  • Dorset children ‘benefiting from much better help and protection’ October 24, 2019
    Children in Dorset are benefiting from much better help and protection and senior leaders have a clear understanding of what needs to improve, say Government inspectors. Earlier this month, Ofsted looked at Dorset Council’s arrangements for children in need and those subject to a child protection plan. They looked at a range of evidence, including case ...
  • Dorchester Repair Cafe is open for business October 24, 2019
    Bring your broken items to be fixed by local volunteers on the last Sunday of every month! After a successful soft launch in September, the Dorchester Repair Café are delighted to open their first event on Sunday 27th October 10am-12 at Sunninghill Community Hall, Dorchester DT1 1EB (behind Sunninghill School). The repair cafe would love you ...