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The Environment Agency has issued the following advice regarding what, and what not, to burn on Bonfire Night. Only dry, untreated and unpainted wood, along with small amounts of paper or cardboard should be used for bonfires Burning household waste can cause pollution and harm to people, wildlife and the environment Burning the wrong kind of waste could ...

Police officers investigating a series of thefts from vans across Dorset are issuing advice and asking anyone with information to come forward. In October 2024, there have been a number of incidents where vans have been targeted and tools have been stolen. The incidents are primarily occurring in the North Dorset area, including Gillingham and Shaftesbury. Despite ...

Detectives investigating reported assaults on two men in Weymouth have made a further arrest. It was reported that at around 4am on Sunday 27 October 2024 two men aged in their 20s were involved in an altercation with a group of up to eight people in Westham Road. One of the victims sustained a fractured jaw and ...

Starting in mid-January 2025, significant safety improvements will be made at the Maumbury Cross junction in Dorchester. This includes incorporating more signal-controlled pedestrian crossing points into the junction (south of the skate park), widening of footways and upgrading existing equipment. This will provide a safer and more pleasant experience for people waiting to cross. Maumbury Cross is a busy ...

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant footage to come forward as they investigate thefts from motor vehicles in Weymouth. Dorset Police received a report shortly after 12am on Tuesday 29 October 2024 of a man and a woman breaking into cars in Greenway Road in the Redlands area. It is believed access was gained ...

A motorist has been jailed for a fail-to-stop road traffic collision in Weymouth that left a man with serious injuries. Leon Fowler, aged 25 and of Bournemouth, was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on Monday 28 October 2024 after admitting offences of driving a motor vehicle dangerously, inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, attempted inflicting grievous ...

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward as they investigate an incident where two men were assaulted in Weymouth town centre. It was reported that at around 4am on Sunday 27 October 2024 two men aged in their 20s were involved in an altercation with a group of up to eight ...

Following a public vote, Visible Women UK have announced that the remarkable writer and poet Sylvia Townsend Warner will finally be honoured with a long-overdue statue, enriching Dorchester’s literary and visual heritage. She will be the town’s first non-royal statue of a woman, joining the six statues of men that Dorchester already proudly displays. The statue, ...

Dorchester Football Club’s flirtation in the FA Trophy ended at the Snows Stadium, where they went down by a goal to nil against AFC Totton, and to make matters worse, the Magpies manager Tom Killick engaged the wrath of the referee was red carded after the final whistle. National League South basement boys Weymouth had better ...

Dorset County Hospital Charity’s Emergency and Critical Care appeal has received a major boost following the announcement of the total fundraising figure from Dorset Sunflower Trail this summer. The Hoskin family of Maiden Castle Farm visited the hospital to celebrate the success of the many and varied events that took place at this year’s trail and ...

Dorset Council has told KeeP 106 that the Council leader, Cllr Nick Ireland, has written to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Angela Raynor, expressing his disappointment following the government’s decision to allow the Portland incinerator to go ahead despite much local opposition. Cllr Ireland’s letter ...

On 16th October 2024, members of the Dorchester Joint Heritage Committee gathered to see the unveiling by the Mayor, Cllr Robin Potter, of two new heritage information panels in Dorchester – celebrating different aspects of the town’s rich history. At Fordington Mill, the Mayor revealed a new heritage information panel which told of the history of ...

In honour of over four decades of hard work to help forge strong links between Dorchester and the German town of Lubbecke, town councillors and members of the Dorchester-Lubbecke Society came together to thank Mr Klaus Herrmann at a reception in the Council Chamber last Sunday. Dorchester Town Council has a long tradition of supporting twinning ...

Dorset Council have told KeeP 106 that thousands of people who are over State Pension age are missing out on financial support that could mean they are £75 a week better off. Pension Credit is extra financial help to assist with living costs if you are of State Pension age (66+) and on a low income. ...

See link below for images of the weekend’s Weymouth Beach MotoX It’s not the best of weekends for our local senior football teams, with only one managing to record a solitary league point. Weymouth hosted Chesham Town for a National League South fixture, and the Terras went a goal down in the 12th minute, scored by Samson ...

Yesterday, Saturday 19th October, the Environment Agency issued a flood warning for parts of Weymouth Harbour and Portland Harbour at Ferrybridge. They weren’t wrong. The scene at Weymouth Quayside near the Town Bridge, an area which has been notorious for flooding over many years, clearly shows the effect the overnight rain had on the area ...

Flood Alerts have been issued by the Environment Agency for Weymouth Harbour and Portland Harbour at Ferrybridge. Flooding is possible for Weymouth Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Wey and expected for Chesil Bank and The Fleet Nature Reserve and Ferry Bridge Marine Services, Portland Beach Road. For Weymouth Harbour flooding of roads and low ...

Since the launch of this winter’s campaign to vaccinate people against flu and COVID-19, nearly 250,000 vaccinations have been delivered to eligible people living in Dorset. Vaccinations have been delivered this autumn across general practice, pharmacies, community settings and to vulnerable people via the HealthBus Trust. If you are eligible but haven’t had your vaccinations yet, it ...

Dorset Council issued a statement today (18th October) regarding the council’s position on the Government’s decision to grant a licence for the operation of a waste incinerator on Portland. The statement, on behalf of the council leader Nick Ireland, reads as follows: Cllr Nick Ireland, Leader of Dorset Council, said: “It is extremely disappointing that the Secretary of ...

The NHS is seeking the views of the public on blood pressure. High blood pressure (also called hypertension) often has no symptoms, so you may not realise you have it. However around one in four people are affected and it can lead to serious problems like heart attacks or strokes (both cardiovascular diseases). As such, preventing and tackling ...

A man who was wanted in connection with numerous domestic abuse offences has been located and arrested. Enquiries have been ongoing to locate 43-year-old Jonathan Bagan, who was wanted in connection with offences including stalking and harassment. Following an appeal and further enquiries, he has now been located and arrested in Hampshire. The police would like to thank ...

With Halloween and Bonfire night fast approaching, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging everyone to have a spooky (but safe) Halloween. As new companies from overseas make it easier than ever to access cheaper costumes, we are encouraging everyone to check that they have the correct CE labelling. Standards also change, so it ...

by Rich Gabe West Dorset Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) are pleased to announce that the Sailor’s Return in East Chaldon has won the CAMRA Beer Drinkers ‘Pub of the Year’ award. This is a new award that reflects the pub in the West Dorset CAMRA region which consistently serves the best well kept cask conditioned real ...

Police officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch after a fight in Dorchester. At approximately 5.15pm on Monday 7 October 2024, a fight occurred involving a group of male and female young people in Monmouth Road. During the incident, it is reported that a female member of the group was hit ...

Dorset County Hospital is transforming its Fortuneswell Unit for patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Funded by the Trust and money raised from Dorset County Hospital Charity’s Chemotherapy Appeal, the £2million refurbishment will include a revised layout with more space, better facilities and an outdoor courtyard space. Nick Johnson, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Dorset County Hospital, said: “We are ...

On the night of 22nd November 1824 a storm of unprecedented ferocity hit the Dorset coast, flooding many houses, destroying villages in its path and claimed many lives during the two days that it besieged the coast. Now, 200 years on, Dorset Coast Forum in collaboration with the Environment Agency and BCP council bring together ...

DocBike held its annual motorcycle ride out on Saturday 21st September 2024 and what a brilliant day it was, raising over £8,000 for the life-saving charity. DocBike Regional Leads led separate convoys starting from locations in Dorset, Devon, Hampshire and Somerset, and after completing their routes, motorcyclists were greeted with the warmest of welcomes at the ...

Weldmar Hospicecare has told KeeP 106 that they will be partnering with Just Racing UK for the Weymouth Half Marathon in March 2025. On Sunday 16th March, participants will get to run around beautiful landmarks in Weymouth, including the seafront, Lodmoor Country Park, the historic harbour and through Nothe Gardens. Weldmar Hospicecare is pledging to refund the ...

Weymouth Football Club’s senior men’s team’s sorte into this season’s FA Cup competition ended at The New Lawn Stadium, where they were beaten by Forest Green Rovers by 2 goals to nil. Our Man at the Match said, “Weymouth travelled up as massive underdogs against the recent EFL team and were still in the game well ...

Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner is calling for residents to complete the Annual Survey, which provides key information over how safe the people of Dorset feel where they live. Following the Police and Crime Commissioner elections earlier this year, PCC David Sidwick was returned to office for a second term and has set about updating his ...

Dorset Museum & Art Gallery has revamped the format of their Relaxed Openings to offer new and improved Quiet Openings which provide a calm environment for individuals and families alike to explore the Museum at their own pace. Following invaluable visitor feedback, Dorset Museum & Art Gallery has extended the hours of Quiet Openings so that ...

Dorset Council is to trial a new traffic management scheme on the A354 in Milborne St Andrew, a key road connecting Blandford to Dorchester and a well-used and important route for local residents. Following a review of traffic management, Milborne Parish Council asked Dorset Council to enhance pedestrian safety and manage vehicle speeds through the village centre. Although the ...

This autumn, Dorset Council will be upgrading two pedestrian crossings in Dorchester town centre. The crossings at High West Street and High East Street are reaching the end of their maintainable life, so updated equipment will make them safer and easier to use by all. Modern technology will improve traffic management, and the new operating systems will ...

First Wessex has announced network changes for its bus services in Dorset. Its winter season timetables, which are part of a twice-yearly network review, come into force on Sunday 20 October. Created using feedback from bus users, as well as First Wessex drivers, the changes include the retiming of the morning service for Weymouth College students, ...

Police officers searching for a missing man from Portland are pleased to confirm he has been found. Mark Smith was last seen on Thursday 26 September 2024 in Weymouth. Following enquiries, Mark has been found. Dorset Police thank everyone who shared the appeal and provided information.  

The closure of the Chickerell to West Bay coast road, the B3157 at Portesham, while contractors install a new water main, is causing significant problems on New Barn Road which runs from Abbotsbury to the village of Rodden. It is a single-track road used mainly by local farmers with deep mud gulleys that are beginning to ...

An initiative to support patients who are unexpectedly admitted to hospital is going from strength to strength. The Friends of Dorset County Hospital have been providing free comfort bags to patients who are unexpectedly admitted to hospital. The initiative launched in May 2023 and the charity have now donated more than 1,000 comfort bags to patients. The bags ...

From Monday 7 October, developers are invited to submit formal proposals to work with Dorset Council on developing two key sites in Weymouth. The two sites currently being considered for development, subject to planning consent, are North Quay and Weymouth Bowl. Developers have until early November to make their formal applications to work with Dorset Council ...

It was not a good day out for the Weymouth Football Club fans who travelled to Enfield to watch their team play in a National League South relegation 6-pointer as the Terras went down by a goal to nil. Dorchester were also away and took the road to Tiverton for an FA Trophy third-qualifying round tie. Neither ...

Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward as they investigate a fatal house fire in Weymouth. Dorset Police received a report at 10.59am on Friday 4 October 2024 of a fire at an address in Southdown Road in Weymouth. Officers attended the scene, along with the fire and ambulance services. Very sadly, a ...

A series of hard-hitting videos highlighting the devastating impact of knife crime have been created as part of an education package to be delivered to young people in schools. Filmed by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner in partnership with Dorset Police, each video features different people who have all experienced the tragic consequences ...

A man has been sentenced at court after admitting causing a fatal road traffic collision in Bere Regis. Michael Stewart, aged 51 and of Millfield, Poole, appeared at Bournemouth Crown Court on Friday 4 October 2024 to be sentenced after previously entering a guilty plea to offences of causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving and ...

The Flu Fighters are being called in to help protect Dorset’s children this winter! In a collaboration between the NHS and schools across the county, a colourful storybook, Flu Fighters Versus Chilly, Achy and Snotty, is being distributed to thousands of children. The book tells the story of three slimy alien invaders from the Planet Bogey who ...

Motorists are advised that the B3157 coast road from Weymouth to Bridport is closed at Portesham while Wessex Water lay a new water main, although pedestrians and pedal cyclists can pass through. The work which began on 30th September is likely to take six weeks to complete with diversions in place.  

A firework display in Portland Harbour late yesterday evening around 10 pm, that is thought to be linked with Netflix filming on a super yacht that was seen in Weymouth Bay recently, has drawn mixed emotions. The loud explosions were heard all over Weymouth, and although it was advertised and a warning had been issued by ...

Dorset Council have told KeeP 106 that in the first month since the launch of Beryl electric assisted bikes in Dorchester, Portland and Weymouth on 20 August 2024, riders have collectively covered an impressive 27,000 kilometres. Over 5,000 journeys were taken in the first month, with the average journey being just under 5km. Many people also ...

A man has been sentenced after admitting the manslaughter of 35-year-old Daniel Mark Hrycyszyn in Weymouth. Joe Michael Williams, aged 19, appeared at Bournemouth Crown Court on Wednesday 2 October 2024 to be sentenced after he had pleaded guilty to manslaughter at an earlier hearing. He was sentenced to four years in custody and will be the ...

At around 10.40pm on Friday 27 September 2024 a man aged in his 20s was assaulted by three men outside the male toilets on the first floor of The Royal Oak Wetherspoon pub in High West Street and Dorset Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. The man was subsequently taken ...

A man has been arrested in connection with a reported assault in Weymouth town centre. Officers are continuing to investigate an incident that was reported to have occurred at around 12.50am on Sunday 29 September 2024 near to the junction of Caroline Place and Westham Road. It was reported that a man aged in his 30s was ...

Trains services resumed this morning (Monday 30 September) between Castle Cary and Weymouth following a week-long closure of the Heart of Wessex line for vital upgrades. During the week-long closure, Network Rail’s team of engineers replaced around a mile’s worth of track between Thornford and Yeovil Pen Mill, including installing over 2,000 new sleepers and 3,600 ...

Two Winchester City goals, one each from Jamie Barron and Tommy Wright, put the Citizens in control of the proceedings at Hillier Way. Weymouth were within ten minutes of crashing out of the FA Cup at the third qualifying round stage before scoring twice to earn themselves a replay on Tuesday night at the Bob Lucas ...

Spotted anchored in Weymouth Bay (you can hardly miss it) by our roving reporter Idris Martin is this Superyacht Savannah. A boat full of sightseers cruising alongside the superyacht were hoping to catch a glimpse of Hollywood stars Keira Knightley or Guy Pearce, who are rumoured to be filming on board. Savannah is an 83m luxury motor ...

On Wednesday 25 September, managing director of The Gardens Group, Mike Burks, was presented with the Pearson Memorial Medal by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA). Recognised for his role at the forefront of environmental work within the industry and his outstanding contributions and leadership within the sector, while running Poundbury Gardens near Dorchester, Castle Gardens ...

A service launched earlier this year for children and young people with additional needs is already making a difference to their lives. Dorset Council’s Birth to Settled Adulthood service, which launched in April, supports children and young people with complex health needs, disability or who have special educational needs and is currently making a difference to ...

Dorset residents are being urged to go online and spend five minutes to complete the council’s annual canvass. This is to confirm the details of those living at the address to ensure the electoral roll is updated accurately. There have been local and national elections this year, but the annual canvass is still a legal requirement and ...

At around 3.10am on Sunday 3 December 2023 Dorset Police received a report that a group of people were behaving aggressively towards members of the public in the area of Park Street. It was further reported that a member of the public was threatened by two men carrying knives. Following enquires by officers, a 20-year-old man and ...

Dorset Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of a road traffic collision in Weymouth to come forward. On Monday 23 September 2024 at 8:38 pm the police received a report of a collision involving a grey BMW 3 series and a silver Honda motorcycle in Lynch Road. The rider of the motorbike – ...

On Friday 20th September 2024 the Environment Agency reopened the final consultation into an application for a permit to operate a new waste incinerator in Portland. This has come about because an administrative error during a public consultation in the summer meant some people who wanted to submit a response may have been unable to. However, ...

An operating theatre at Weymouth Community Hospital has been upgraded to allow Dorset County Hospital (DCH) to perform a range of elective surgeries and reduce waiting lists. Dorset HealthCare, which manages Weymouth Community Hospital, has refurbished and upgraded the theatre, so that DCH can use it to perform a range of elective surgeries, including orthopaedic procedures ...

A 70th-minute Charlie Rowan equaliser from a free kick on the edge of the penalty area that the Worthing keeper fumbled salvaged a National League South point for Weymouth after the Rebels had taken the lead in the first half, making the final score Weymouth 1 vs Worthing 1. Our Man at the Match said, “Considering. ...