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Family tribute to man who died following reported assault in Weymouth
The family of a man who died following a reported assault in Weymouth have issued a heartfelt tribute to their loved one.
Anthony Jacob, known to his family as Tony and to many of his friends as Jake, died after ...
West Dorset CAMRA Pub of the Year
by Rich Gabe
West Dorset Campaign for Real Ale, (CAMRA) are extremely proud to announce that the Woodman pub in South Street, Bridport, has been judged the 2025 branch “Pub of the Year”. The Woodman beat off stiff competition from ...
Weymouth Football Club’s fans have been moaning on the Terras’ internet forum that the team are at the bottom of the league because they have been failing to score any goals. Well, like busses you wait for ages, then ...
Pledge to go over the edge for hospice care with Abseil for Weymouth
If you want to face your fears and try something new and exciting in 2025, why not sign up to Weldmar Hospicecare’s adrenalin fuelled abseiling challenge?
Abseil for Weldmar returns following a successful debut event in 2024, and will take ...
Crime in Dorset has dropped by 2.9% overall
The latest crime statistics show that Dorset remains one of the safest areas in the country after experiencing a decrease in crime.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) released data on Thursday 30 January 2025, confirming that Dorset remains in England’s top ...
Appeal for witnesses following burglary In West Knighton
Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward after a burglary at an address near Dorchester.
At around 6.30pm on Tuesday 21 January 2025, a man forced entry to an address in West Knighton while the ...
Lloyds Bank in Dorchester to close
Lloyds Banking Group have announced that they are to close the Dorchester branch of Lloyds Bank in June 2025.
It is one of 136 branch closures across the country which includes Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches.
The group say the ...
Hospital Charity launches the DCH100 Jurassic Coast Challenge 2025
Dorset County Hospital Charity is seeking enthusiastic participants to join the DCH100 Jurassic Coast Challenge on 17-18 May 2025 in aid of the hospital’s Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit Appeal.
This is an outstanding opportunity to make a lasting ...
Jake McCarthy saved the Weymouth’s blushes by converting a 95th-minute penalty and winning the Terras a valuable point at the Bob Lucas Stadium against fellow National League South strugglers Enfield Town after the visitors had taken the lead 10 ...
After 4 years work by local people Weymouth’s Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted
After four years of intensive work by a team of dedicated Weymouth community members in collaboration with planning professionals, the Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to Dorset Council for examination.
This is a significant step closer for Weymouth residents to having ...
The NHS in Dorset thanks thousands for getting vaccinated this winter
NHS Dorset is extending its gratitude to the thousands of local people who have already had their flu, COVID-19 and other winter vaccinations, helping to protect themselves, their loved ones and the wider community.
Flu and COVID-19 are still making ...
Major bequest supports Dorset County Hospital Renal Unit
A major bequest has funded the redevelopment of Dorset County Hospital’s Prince of Wales Renal Unit. Dorset County Hospital’s Haemodialysis Unit and Prince of Wales Ward form the renal hub for in-centre renal replacement therapy across Dorset and South ...
Do you recognise these statues?
Officers are issuing an appeal and issuing an image of suspected stolen statues that were recovered in Dorchester and believed to have been stolen from West Dorset.
On Tuesday 7 January 2025, officers recovered a large number of suspected stolen ...
Biggest ever Christmas tree collection raises in excess of £16,000 for Weldmar Hospicecare
Dorset charity Weldmar Hospicecare has raised an incredible £16,778 in its most successful annual Treecycle campaign to date. 1,440 trees were collected by volunteers from across the county, in return for donations to the charity.
The money raised from supporters’ generous donations ...
DocBike’s Santa Toy Run brings festive joy to children at Dorset County Hospital
A motorcycle ride out led by Dorset-based charity DocBike, has brought festive cheer to young patients staying in Kingfisher Ward at Dorset County Hospital on Christmas Day.
On Sunday 22nd December 2024, over 50 big-hearted bikers took part in ...
Appeal for witnesses after teenage boy assaulted in Weymouth
Between 8.15pm and 8.45pm on Saturday 11 January 2025, Dorset Police received a report that a 16-year-old boy had been assaulted on The Esplanade at the end of St Mary Street.
It is reported that the victim was with three ...
Faulty power socket causes roof fire at Dorchester care home
A fire which broke out in the roof of a Dorchester care home on the night of Saturday 18th January is believed to have been caused by a faulty power wall socket.
The fire, at Grassington House in Prince of ...
Following their 1 nil defeat away against Worthing, Blue Terra wrote on the Fan’s Forum: “The most disappointing stat is no one hammers us, but our inability to score is sending us down”, and according to our Man at ...
Witness appeal following reported public order in Dorchester
Police officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a reported public order incident in Dorchester.
The incident occurred at around 4.30pm on Thursday 16 January 2025 in Trinity Street involving the driver of a ...
21 years jail for man who committed violent domestic assault
A Weymouth man has been jailed for a violent domestic assault at a home in the town.
Jethro Cray-Morris, aged 45 and of Lennox Street, was found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent at Bournemouth Crown Court on ...
Remembering the millions who died in the Holocaust
Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) is held annually on 27 January to remember the millions of people who died during the Holocaust and in the genocides that followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. The date marks the anniversary of ...
Appeal for witnesses following assault in Weymouth
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following an assault in Weymouth.
Between 11pm and 11.30pm on Friday 13 December 2024 a woman was reportedly assaulted by an unknown woman at The Rock pub in ...
Weymouth Town Council agrees budget for 2025/26
Weymouth Town Council agreed to increase its precept for the coming year, which will see residents pay an extra £1.50 a month on a Band D property.
The recommended precept of £3,899,180 for 2025/26 was agreed at Full Council on ...
Inclusive music event to take place in Dorchester
An inclusive community music event with the message of One Beat Many Sounds is taking place in Dorchester on Saturday 25th January 2025. The Love Music Hate Racism gig will celebrate both the vibrant local music scene and communities ...
Not long to go before BEEREX 2025
Rich Gabe, Press Officer and Social Secretary for the West Dorset branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) sends us this report:
It’s nearly time to raise a glass and toast the annual Dorchester Beerex which opens on Friday ...
Martinstown Circle Suppers raise £7,350 for Dorchester Poverty Action
Martinstown Circle Suppers have launched their 10th year of fundraising by presenting a cheque for £7,350 to Dorchester Poverty Action (DPA). The funds, raised throughout 2024, will support individuals and families in need across the DT1 and DT2 postcode areas.
At ...
Council consider alternatives for North Quay and Weymouth Bowl
Dorset Council has announced it is taking a second look at its development plans for North Quay and Weymouth Bowl.
This decision comes after a thorough evaluation process revealed that the applications the council received from potential development partners did ...
Weymouth Football Club’s Senior men’s team hosted Dorking at the Bob Lucas Stadium on Saturday and, despite putting up a valiant display, went down by 3 goals to 2.
This result leaves the Terras still rooted firmly to the foot ...
Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire Councils confirm support for Devolution Priority Programme
The Leaders of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire Councils have submitted a letter to the Government to confirm they wish to be considered as part of the Devolution Priority Programme.
In a joint statement, the leaders of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire ...
Even the most optimistic of Weymouth Football Club fans are beginning to doubt that the Terras can haul themselves out of the National League South relegation zone after Tuesday evening 2 goals to 1 loss away against fellow strugglers ...