Below are the 30 latest news items
Witness appeal following verbal altercation in Weymouth
Officers are appealing for anyone with information and a male witness to come forward who was involved in a verbal altercation in Weymouth.
During the early hours of Sunday 31 May 2026, it is reported that a woman aged in ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A flood consultation meeting for Dorchester this week is being held four miles out of town at Stratton – prompting questions why Dorset Council and the Environment Agency could not hold a meeting in ...
Weymouth FC announce players retained from last season
Idris Martin reporting.
Weymouth Football Club have published their list of players retained from last season who have accepted the terms offered and will turn out for the Terras in next season’s campaign to return to the Southern Premier League ...
Community cafe proposal in Weymouth
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A Weymouth burger restaurant, which was hit by fire last year, could be turned into a training centre for up to 50 students.
If approved the plans will breathe new life into the site of ...
Weymouth Football Club is excited to announce the signing of striker Toby Holmes.
Toby joins from Shaftesbury FC, having scored 33 goals last season.
Toby has a wealth of experience playing in the southern leagues, scoring 285 goals in 463 games, ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Dorset businesses will have to find the space and cost of meeting extra recycling requirements from March 2027.
It will mean more recyclable waste having to be sorted at source for small businesses with ten, ...
From a building society to a bar
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A former building society site in Dorchester could become a tapas bar and pilates studio.
A planning application for the site, between the County Museum and Holy Trinity church in High West Street, asks for ...
Fire damages walkway through popular Dorchester nature reserve
In the early hours of Sunday 31st May, Dorset Fire & Rescue Service from Dorchester Station were called to a large fire which has damaged the Riverside Reserve, a nature reserve near the River Frome at Dorchester.
The fire has ...
Pop-up Pride Dorchester back for 2026
Pop-up Pride Dorchester is back for its second year with a fabulous and packed programme.
The initiative, driven by Dorchester Town Council with the support of local partners, brings together events happening throughout Pride month in June – hosted by ...
After making 259 appearances for Weymouth Football Club and scoring 118 goals, Brandon Goodship has left the Terras and signed on for Poole Town.
Goodship replaces former Dorchester striker Shaquelle Gwengwe, who scored 43 league and cup goals for the ...
Presentations made following the Boys are Back fundraiser
Idris Martin reporting.
Two cheques of £500 each were handed over to representatives of two local charities, Two Little Birds and Butterflies.
The money was raised on the evening of Friday 15th May at the Boys are Back band re-union gig ...
Man jailed after five officers subjected to unacceptable assaults in Weymouth
A man has been jailed after five officers were subjected to unacceptable assaults by a man in Weymouth.
At around 7.55pm on Thursday 2 April 2026 officers responded to a call from the public about an aggressive man who was ...
The People’s Emergency Briefing to be screened in Dorchester
Chris Packham backs Dorchester’s screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing which is being hosted by Dorchester Town Council, Dorset Climate Action Network and Dorset Action.
A free public screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing will take place at The Corn ...
E scooter trial proposal to be considered by Dorset councillors
Dorset councillors are being asked to give their views on proposals to introduce a regulated e‑scooter rental trial in some of the county’s towns.
Dorset Council has been offered the chance to participate in a national government-supported e-scooter trial that ...
Witness and dashcam appeal following collision in Dorchester
Police officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to get in touch following a collision in Dorchester.
At around 4.20pm on Saturday 23 May 2026 a two-vehicle collision occurred involving a grey Hyundai i10 and a black ...
Air Ambulance second helicopter touches down – and you can help name it
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance’s second helicopter has touched down at Henstridge Airfield for the first time, marking a major step forward in the charity’s mission to reach more patients and save more lives.
The new helicopter will now join ...
Dorset partners mark Carers Week 2026 with new support to build carer friendly communities
Unpaid carers across Dorset are being recognised and encouraged to seek support during next month’s Carers Week, as local organisations work together to build communities where carers feel understood, valued and supported.
Carers Week (8–14 June 2026) is a national ...
Weymouth Town Council hold Service to Mark US Memorial Day
Idris Martin reporting.
Members of the public were invited to attend Weymouth Town Council’s annual US Memorial Day Service on Bank Holiday Monday, 25th May, on the seafront.
The Deputy Mayor of Weymouth, Cllr Peter Dickenson, hosted the ceremony for US Memorial Day. It took place at 11am at the newly restored US Memorial opposite the Royal Hotel.
Memorial Day is a national holiday in America, ...
The Dorset & Wilts Senior Men’s Rugby Team were eliminated from this season’s Bill Beaumont RFU County Championship at Banbury Rugby Club by their hosts, Oxfordshire, in a contest where the result could have gone in either direction, ending ...
Weldmar Hospicecare is Weymouth Half Marathon’s charity partner for 2027
Weldmar Hospicecare is thrilled to announce its return as an official charity partner for the highly anticipated 2027 Weymouth Half Marathon.
The Dorset charity, which provides care and support for local adults with a life limiting illness, is introducing a ...
West Dorset Cider & Perry Pub of the Year 2026
by Rich Gabe.
Congratulations go to the White Hart, Yetminster for taking the overall winning prize of being crowned the West Dorset Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) “Cider & Perry Pub of the year 2026.
The White Hart is situated only ...
Woman due to appear in court in connection with fatal collision in Dorchester
A woman is due to appear in court in connection with a fatal road traffic collision in Dorchester.
Dorset Police received a report at 7.35am on Friday 16 May 2025 of a collision in Bridport Road involving a white Fiat ...
Woman assaulted in Asda car park – appeal for witnesses
Police officers investigating an assault in a supermarket car park in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
The incident occurred at around 7.20pm on Tuesday 19 May 2026 in the car park of Asda in Newstead Road.
The victim ...
Bakery proposal for former Halifax premises approved
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Bakers, Reeve, have been given permission to open in the disused former Halifax Building Society in South Street, Dorchester.
The building has been empty since November 2022.
A planning agent for Reeve the Baker, which started ...
Dorchester credited as a Watermark Town
The community of Dorchester has been recognised for its efforts towards saving water and protecting the environment.
Dorchester has achieved Watermark Town status after the Town Council completed a 12-month programme and received an award from Wessex Water.
The endorsement secures ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
The growth of Dorchester’s annual Literary Festival is being held back by a lack of a suitable large venue in the county town and parking problems.
Town councillors have been told that most events are ...
Charity Gala raises £300,000 for Dorset County Hospital Appeal
A philanthropic group of Dorset based individuals have come together in support of Dorset County Hospital Charity’s Emergency and Critical Care Appeal raising an incredible £300,000 at a Gala Dinner held at Chettle House in Dorset on Friday 8th ...
40-year council service recognised
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Long-serving councillor Molly Rennie has been honoured for her 40 years of public service.
Dorchester Mayor Les Fry presented her with flowers and a gardening voucher at the start of Tuesday’s evening town council meeting.
The ...
Car Boot generates cash for the community
Last year the Dorchester Market Car Boot Fund awarded £11,746 worth of grants to community organisations in the Dorchester area.
Local sports clubs, youth projects, projects for people with disabilities or long-term health related issues and projects tackling cost of ...
Weldmar Hospicecare open new Outpatient Suite in Dorchester
Weldmar Hospicecare has officially opened a brand new Outpatient Suite at their hospice in Dorchester.
Patients, their loved ones, and those experiencing bereavement are being supported in the new space, where they can receive complementary therapies, physiotherapy assessments, counselling, and ...