Below are the 30 latest news items
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Weymouth could be getting a third Wetherspoon pub – based at one of the town’s main holiday sites.
Plans have been seen for the outlet at the Haven Weymouth Bay site off Preston Road, part ...
Neighbours claim they were not told of plans for large home
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A Dorchester garage block site once considered for social housing has won planning permission for a large detached house with an in-ground swimming pool.
The former council garage blocks, with room for 20 cars off ...
Local pre-season friendly football fixtures:
Saturday. Frome vs Weymouth. Dorchester vs AFC Portchester.
Sunday. Weymouth Women vs Wells Women. Mudeford Women vs Ridgeway Women.
Local Dorset Cricket League Fixtures:
Bere Regis vs Sherborne.Chalk Valley vs Wimborne. Dorchester vs Broadstone. Poole Town vs Martinstown. ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Neighbours and the parish council have objected to new plans for 11 homes to the south of Shepherd’s Walk and to the east of Wynd Close in West Stafford.
Said one: “Stop taking our countryside ...
E-Scooter scheme approved for Weymouth, Portland, Dorchester & Chickerell
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Unanimous approval has been given to two trail e-scooter areas in Dorset.
The schemes will cover Corfe Mullen and Upton and the Weymouth, Portland, Dorchester and Chickerell areas.
The scooter trial in the east of ...
The Environment Agency has declared that a large swathe of central, eastern, and southern England – including Dorset – is now experiencing a flash drought – which develops very quickly brought about by a combination of very low rainfall ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
FINANCIAL backing has been given to a £5million expansion of the Dorset History Centre in Dorchester – ensuring the second phase of a Lottery bid goes ahead.
Dorset Council will, effectively, act as guarantor to ...
Call for Burnham to visit Dorset
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is being challenged to come to Dorset and see the good work – and the struggles of Dorset Council.
Finance portfolio holder Simon Clifford laid down the gauntlet while discussing the ...
by Rich Gabe, Press Officer and Social Secretary, West Dorset Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
Weymouth’s premier beer festival is set to return now in its 20 year, organised by volunteers from the west Dorset branch of the Campaign for ...
Body found in search for missing man who went missing from Dorchester
Dorset Police have reported that a body has very sadly been found in the search for Jack, who went missing from Dorchester.
The 33-year-old was reported missing having last been seen on the afternoon of Wednesday 22 July 2026.
On the morning ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A shed in a churchyard features among the planning decisions in and around the DT2 postcode area near Dorchester.
The ordinary garden shed was refused, Dorset Council planning officers claiming it would ‘harm’, the setting ...
Witness appeal following burglary at supermarket in Weymouth
Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant footage to come forward following a burglary at a supermarket in Weymouth.
Dorset Police received a report at around 12.55am on Monday 27 July 2026 of a burglary at Morrisons in ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
What are your skills worth?
Dorset Council currently has more than 130 vacant posts being advertised on its website.
The positions vary from up to £86,000 a year to £3,000 a year for some part-time school ...
Weymouth building society changes
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Cash machines and signage will be removed from the Weymouth Halifax Building Society branch – due to shut in October.
Listed building consent is being sought for external alterations to the Grade 2 listed building ...
Man sustains facial injuries in Weymouth assault
Police officers are appealing for anyone with information or footage to come forward following an assault in Weymouth.
At around 11.30pm on Friday 10 July 2026 it is reported that a man was assaulted in Nothe Gardens by an unknown ...
Local Non-League Pre-season Football Results:
Bashley 2 vs Dorchester 1. Dorchester scorer: Corby Moore penalty.
Weymouth 4 vs Worcester City 1. Weymouth scorers: Calvin Brooks, Worcester Own Goal, Oakley Hanger, Toby Holmes.
Bridport nil vs Portland United 3. Portland scorers: Pat Jenkins ...
Future of Dorset’s paths and bridleways up for debate as council launches survey
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Dorset Council has launched a consultation on the future of paths and bridleways.
The council wants to hear from residents about how these routes could be managed from 2026 until 2036.
A draft Rights of ...
Can you help with this next of kin appeal?
Next of kin appeal – David Keith Armon
The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a man who lived in Dorchester.
David Keith Armon, who was 65 years old, died at ...
Residents invited to help shape the future of Dorset’s rights of way network
From the school run and daily dog walks to cycling commutes and family days out in the countryside, Dorset’s network of public footpaths, bridleways and byways plays an important role in the lives of thousands of residents and visitors ...
UPDATED: CCTV appeal following assault in Weymouth town centre
Police officers have identified three people following a CCTV appeal for an alleged assault in Weymouth town centre.
At around 4.30am on Sunday 5 July 2026, an altercation occurred on The Esplanade.
Two men – aged 19 and 20 years old – ...
Pre-season Friendly Football Results:
Weymouth 2 vs Barry Town 3, Weymouth goals. Brooklyn Genesini, Barry Town Own Goal.
Dorchester 3 vs East Cowes Victoria 1. Dorchester goals. Tom Purrington, Matt Burrows, Freddie Beale.
Sherborne 2 vs Portland United 0
Weymouth Football Club can ...
Scooter rally rolls in to Weymouth
Idris Martin reporting:
One of the biggest scooter events of the summer is the National Scooter Rally, which rolled into Weymouth from 17th–19th July 2026.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Weymouth Seafront and Portland Bill Lighthouse, this action-packed weekend brought ...
Poundbury Gardens named Local Garden Centre of the Year
Poundbury Gardens, Dorchester, has been named Local Garden Centre of the Year at the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Summer 2026 Midlands, Wales & West regional awards.
Part of The Gardens Group, Poundbury Gardens was presented with the award on Thursday ...
Weymouth fire station charity car wash tomorrow!
Firefighters at Weymouth fire station are holding a charity car wash this Saturday (18 July) from 10am until 3pm, in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity and Muscular Dystrophy UK.
The event organiser, Firefighter Ryan Smith, said: “We’re raising money ...
£20m caravan scheme at Preston deferred
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A decision on Haven’s £20million expansion of its Weymouth Bay site at Preston for 240 extra caravans had been dramatically deferred.
The change of tack came after a lengthy debate during which residents living next ...
Brave victim helps bring domestic abuser to justice
Police officers have praised the courage of a victim who helped bring her abuser to justice for a series of offences.
Joshua Luke Copperthwaite, aged 23 and of Portland, was jailed for a campaign of abuse against a woman who ...
328 homes in Chickerell agreed
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
The merging of Chickerell and Weymouth has come a step closer with agreement for 328 new homes on a site east of Chickerell and south of Coldharbour.
The proposal, more than five years in development, ...
FREE competition for your Children! Flags of the World Cup & Commonwealth
This year the Supersleuth competition, run by Dorchester BID, sees the welcome return of one of our flags to match to countries of the World Cup & Commonwealth!
Around the town centre of Dorchester, you will find a series of ...
Woman missing in Dorchester has been found
Police officers searching for a missing woman in Dorchester can update that she has been found.
Rachel, aged 48, had last been seen in Trinity Street on Monday 13 July 2026.
Following searches by officers, she has now been located.
The force ...
Witness appeal following alleged assault in Weymouth
Detectives are investigating an alleged assault in Weymouth and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
It was reported that at 2am on Sunday 12 July 2026 a man was assaulted at an address in Rodwell Road by two other ...