Below are the 30 latest news items
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Fees charged by Dorset Council to taxi drivers are to increase – by around seven per cent.
Several drivers had objected to the increase arguing that, with other costs rising, the extra fee would cut ...
Three cases of Meningitis B have been confirmed in young people in the county.
The UK Health Security Agency says youngsters are being offered antibiotics and vaccines in the Weymouth area.
They say the cases were confirmed between the 20th March ...
Ryan Hope stands down from Dorset Council Cabinet role
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Weymouth councillor Ryan Hope has ‘stepped back’ from his Dorset Council Cabinet role.
The Westham councillor will remain on the authority as a ‘back-bench’ councillor.
Council leader, Nick Ireland, said Cllr Hope had been a valued ...
The permutations are many, but if both Weymouth and Dorchester football clubs are to retain their Southern Premier League status and with only 2 matches remaining then both clubs cannot afford to drop any more league points.
The Terras host play off hopefuls Chertsey at the ...
Concerns raised about proposed bandstand for Weymouth seafront
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Concerns have been raised over proposals for a new bandstand on Weymouth seafront.
The town’s Civic Society, say while welcoming the idea, they fear it could attract anti-social behaviour and say the structure would not ...
Advice and support for residents caught out by fraud and scams
Dorset Council has recently signed the national Fraud and Scams Victim Charter which sets out clear standards for how organisations should support anyone affected.
Anyone can be caught out by a scam, and the council is reminding residents support is ...
Survey on Live Facial Recognition launched
Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner has launched a survey, asking residents for their views on Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology.
The survey is asking members of the public who live in Dorset what they think about the technology ahead of ...
Weymouth councillor ordered to make apology
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A Weymouth councillor has been ordered to make a written apology after breaching Dorset Council’s code of conduct.
Councillor Alex Fuhrmann was found to have failed to treat two fellow councillors with respect following a ...
Appeal for information after large fly tipping incident on A35 near Bloxworth
Dorset Council is appealing for information from the public after a significant fly‑tipping incident involving large containers and liquid waste was discovered on the A35 near Bloxworth and Morden.
Several large containers were found dumped by the roadside. A substantial ...
Upton Heath saved by successful fundraising campaign
Dorset Wildlife Trust say they are delighted to announce that they have secured the purchase of a vital parcel of land at the heart of Upton Heath, following an extraordinary community fundraising effort backed by local MP Vikki Slade, ...
Large turbine near Bere Regis proposal
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
As the UK prepares to face an fresh energy crisis Dorset Council officers say a larger wind turbine near Bere Regis could be against the authority’s policies and cause ‘harm’ to the landscape.
A proposal ...
Poundbury Sunday bus continues
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Extra Sunday bus services will continue into the summer through Poundbury.
The service has run through the Duchy of Cornwall estate as an experiment during the winter.
Now the No 10 service will continue to run ...
E-Scooter trial proposed for Dorchester and Weymouth areas
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Two areas in Dorset are being considered for e-scooter trials – with the experiment likely to get underway, if approved, in the summer.
The areas being looked at include Weymouth, Portland, Chickerell and Dorchester and ...
Ford van stolen in Dorchester – appeal for information
Police officers are appealing for information as they investigate the theft of a vehicle in Dorchester.
It was reported that at around 12.50pm on Tuesday 7 April 2026 a driver carrying out deliveries in a white Ford Transit van was ...
Rolex watch stolen from man in Poundbury – appeal for information
Detectives are appealing for information as they carry out enquiries into a report of a robbery in Poundbury.
It was reported that at around 6.45pm on Thursday 2 April 2026 a man aged in his 30s was walking in the ...
Reporting from Sherborne Rugby Club on Sunday where Dorset & Wilts fielded 2 under 16 girls teams against their Devon counterparts.
Results:
Dorset & Wilts South 28 pts vs Devon 38.
Dorset & Wilts North 24 vs Devon A xv 41.
Team spokesperson ...
Former Dorchester footballer appears in court accused of murder
Idris Martin reporting.
A former Dorchester Town footballer accused of murder has appeared in court, and a trial date has been set after a man died outside a cocktail bar in Dorset.
Rico Wilson, 35, who resides in Bournemouth, has appeared ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Around 200 new jobs could be created by the expansion of the Dorset Innovation Park at Winfrith.
Dorset Council has bought around 6 hectares of neighbouring land for future developments at an undisclosed price.
A report ...
Dorset Council apologise for damage to Dorchester tree
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A mature tree at a busy Dorchester road junction will have to be felled after council works made it unsafe.
Councillor for the area, Les Fry, says that while he understands the decision the loss ...
It’s now the business end of the football season where promotion and relegation issues are decided and three of our local Non-League clubs are all involved.
Portland United currently in third place in Wessex Premier League where only two teams ...
Dorchester market cafe drinks licence
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Dorchester Market Café is asking for a premises licence to be able to sell alcohol – although with limited evening opening.
The café, which can seat around 70 people, is requesting on and off sales ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Almost a thousand children in the county being educated at home may eventually lose that right – potentially adding extra costs for Dorset Council.
Although most are expected to be able to continue as they ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Dozens have backed plans for a statue of Susie the Cat for Dorchester’s South Street, including fans from Scotland and Wales.
The statue is proposed for a site outside the Julia’s House shop in the ...
Chimpanzee Trudy Celebrates her 30th Birthday
On Thursday April 9th, Monkey World will be celebrating the 30th birthday of Trudy the chimpanzee that was rescued from the Chipperfield circus family in 1998. Trudy made headline news after her circus owner was filmed beating, kicking, and ...
Battle of the Sirens: Dorset Police and Ambulance Service to Clash in Ultimate Charity Showdown
South Western Ambulance and Dorset Police are set to trade their sirens for studs as Dorset Nines emergency services launches its inaugural event for the 2026 season. On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the two services will go head-to-head in ...
Witness and dashcam appeal following serious injury collision in Weymouth
Officers investigating a serious injury road traffic collision in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward.
At around 11.30pm on Tuesday 7 April 2026 a collision occurred involving a black Ford Fiesta and ...
Spring COVID 19 vaccination bookings now open
Eligible Dorset residents can now book their Spring Covid-19 vaccination.
The national online booking system opened today, Tuesday April 7, with appointments available from 13 April 2026.
If you are eligible to have this vaccination, you will be contacted directly by the NHS. This might be by ...
Southern Premier League Fixture.
Weymouth nil vs Dorchester Nil, at the Bob Lucas Stadium Weymouth.
Two teams desperate for points to retain their places in the division, Dorchester more so than Weymouth produced a goalless draw, but neither squad of players ...
Police keep a close eye on some youths in Weymouth on Easter Monday
Idris Martin reporting.
Local Police are using an “eye in the sky” to monitor Weymouth Town Centre in anticipation of nipping any trouble in the bud before round two of the Ridgeway Rumble football match this afternoon at the Bob ...
by Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A BT Hub proposed for Weymouth seafront has been turned down by councillors.
An area planning committee on Thursday unanimously voted against the proposal for the hub for the seafront, planned to replace a ...