A four vehicle crash has blocked a main Weymouth to Dorchester route. Police were called to the crash on the A354 Weymouth Relief Road at Monkton Hill. There is currently traffic building up from Dorchester Road near lower Bincombe to the a35
A man who sexually assaulted a young girl on Portland has been jailed. Stephen Lewis, aged 72 and of Weymouth, was found guilty at Bournemouth Crown Court on Thursday 18 April 2024 of sexual assault of a child under 13, engaging in sexual activity
5:25pm #Dorsetelections - concerned looks from Gillingham Conservative David Walsh (right). He was portfolio holder
A two-vehicle crash is causing delays at a junction in Dorchester. Dorset Police received a report at 12.18pm today, Friday May 3, of a crash between two vehicles on the B3150 London Road near the B3143 on Kings Road. Delays have been reported
5:00pm The centre has been assured by SGN that access will be available to the centre via Mereside at the petrol station
A road on Portland is to close for the next 24 hours following a major gas leak. Hamm Beach Road on Portland, near the Lidl supermarket and the Sailing Academy is closed at the Hamm Roundabout A spokesperson for Weymouth and Portland Police
COUNTING is underway for the Dorset Council election with results expected to be announced later today. Rolling results for the Dorset Council election where 82 seats are being contested will start to become public from mid-afternoon today (Friday
A Dorset music festival that raises money for an end of life care charity has announced it will not continue - after this year. Music by the Lake, organised by the Weldmar Hospicecare, will be held for one last time this year. The festival
DRUGS and offensive weapons were seized from a property in Bridport following a police raid. Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) and the Force Support Group (FSG) carried out a warrant under section eight of the Police and Criminal
Channel 4 property expert has urged Brits not to forget this one 'overlooked' detail that can help you sell your house quickly. Property guru and co-host of Location, Location, Location, Phil Spencer, has teamed up with Wickes to share his top
Spotify fans are obsessing over a new feature on the music and podcast streaming platform. The new online feature can be used to analyse your Spotify listening habits and present your results in receipt form. Receiptify is a third-party app
Live tank displays will be commemorating D-Day at the Tank Museum. It is marking the 80th anniversary by using tanks that took part in the allied invasion of Normandy in 1944. The tanks will be showcasing their power every day of the half term
Dorset is set to feature on the new series of a travel programme on Channel 5. The Big Steam Adventure will be hitting the screens later tonight at 8pm, with viewers able to see the beautiful countryside of Dorset in the third episode on Friday
A PROBATE and trustee notice has been published for a man who has passed away in the Chickerell area. It is for Alan Dowell of Fairfield House Care Home, 41 Putton Lane, Dorset, DT3 4AJ, who died on January 27, 2024. READ MORE: 'Probate notice
A Dorset based wildlife charity has announced the dates for their annual citizen science programme. The Butterfly Conservation, based in Lulworth Dorset, have announced the dates for their Big Butterfly Count. Last year more than 135,000 counts
Residents in Dorset are being told to take extra precautions, following a flurry of telephone scams. This warning comes after Dorset Police received several reports of suspected courier fraud between April 23 and April 30. Courier fraud typically
Trustees, volunteers and sailors from a charity that helps make sailing accessible have received a new safety boat. Members of Chesil Sailability gathered at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy on Portland along with trustees of the
A couple from Piddletrenthide are looking to help 'create memories' as their successful holiday let renovation continues to flourish. Following their move to Dorset during the pandemic, husband-and-wife Emma and Andrew Fielding, aged 53 and 58,
A new campaign has been launched to encourage young people to help shape the church of the future and stand in elections, which has seen interest from a Weymouth local. The Diocese of Salisbury has launched the Church Changemaker campaign which
SIX detached homes and a new road access proposed for a site on the southern edge of Charlton Marshall has been refused. Dorset Council say the plot is outside the village development boundary in open countryside where new building is not usually
A MAN suspected of drink driving refused to supply a blood sample to police saying that it was 'against his human rights.' Jack Bateman told police he had a fear of needles after a breathalyser was found to be broken and a blood test had to be
A REPORT by stakeholders involved with the Bibby Stockholm barge has denied claims that the contract for the barge has been extended but said the Home Office is "looking at options" for a lease extension. The group has released a new report on
A breast cancer survivor, who is determined to live life to the full, is raising money for a charity which helped her beat the disease. Sue Chinniah, who lives in Dorchester, will be shaving her hair on Saturday, May 18, at SGM Hair on South Street
Anyone looking to make some extra money is being encouraged to check their change for a rare 50p coin after a pair sold for more than £500 on eBay. The pair of Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coins sold for a combined £580 at auction after attracting
Vitamin B12 is important for our overall health but you may be getting less than you need without realising it. Vitamin B deficiency occurs when a lack of vitamin B12 or folate causes the body to produce abnormally large red blood cells that cannot
A MURDER-ACCUSED woman gave an ‘Oscar winning performance’ when she was arrested by police, a court heard. Prosecutors said Debbie Pereira “lied effortlessly” to officers when they detained her at her flat in Aylesbury Road, Boscombe. She "
A Dorset school went into lockdown this afternoon after reports of a man in possession of a dangerous weapon. The Grange School in Christchurch initiated lockdown procedures for its staff and students after reports of a man with a knife. Some
DOG walkers are being warned of the dangers of snake bites after several pets have been bitten this year. Bredy Vets in Bridport has issued the warning after the practice revealed that it had treated three dogs for adder bites. People are urged
FOR many people, Nigel Rogers might be the first person you meet upon arrival at the Bob Lucas Stadium on matchday. He is one of an army of volunteers who help things run smoothly for the Terras, with his role to greet supporters driving to the
DORCHESTER Town are braced for the biggest-ever edition of the Acerbis Magpies Football Festival this weekend. From tomorrow to Tuesday, a record 200 youth teams will be attending the festival. On the final day, Dorchester are for the first
A FORMER day nursery in Bridport, close to Waitrose, could be converted into a four-bed home. The owners of the 62 West Street property has asked Dorset Council planners to approve the change of use which will include a new access and two parking
NEW Dorchester captain Gautham Rajendar is relishing the changes to the Wessex Internet Dorset League. Dorchester begin their Premier One season at home to Poole Town tomorrow (12.30pm) with a raft of alterations to the format. This season,
Motorists are being warned about using mobile phones whilst driving. Dorset Police have issued the warning to road users that using a hand held phone whilst behind the wheel of a vehicle is illegal and can result in penalty points being added to
MEMBERS of the public have been urged to only dial 999 in life-threatening emergencies over the bank holiday weekend. The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is encouraging people to use the right healthcare for them this
Voters across Dorset went to the polls yesterday to elect their local officials. Seats were up for grabs for Dorset Council, all town and parish councils – a total of 107 authorities - as well as the Police and Crime Commissioner. However,
Organisers of a food market in Dorchester have been left feeling ‘upset’ after one of their signs was removed from a main road hours after being put up. Those behind the Dorset Vegan MegaMarket fear that ‘people could miss out’ on their event after
