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  • Tornado warning issued for Dorset

    A TORNADO warning has been issued for Dorset today.  The warning was issued by the Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) and affects parts of the South, South West and Midlands. It warns of hazards as the region is battered by wind

  • Harry Redknapp Jr signs on loan for Magpies

    DORCHESTER Town have completed the loan signing of AFC Bournemouth centre-back Harry Redknapp Jr until the end of the 2023/24 campaign. Redknapp Jr is the grandson of iconic manager and former Magpies player Harry, and the son of Mark Redknapp

  • Storm Nelson: Flooding forces garage to close

    A garage has closed after heavy rain has caused flooding inside the premises.  The Texaco garage at Burton Bradstock has had to close after flooding caused by the effects of Storm Nelson.  Chris Jackson, who works at the garage, said the site

  • Homes and businesses left without power

    A power outage in West Bay as left more than 100 homes and businesses without electricity. National Grid says is reporting that the problem has left 105 properties without power in the DT6 4EN postcode area due to a fault with the underground network

  • Overturned car and caravan closes A35

    AN overturned car and caravan caused a section of the A35 between Dorchester and Bridport to close. The road was closed in both directions and traffic is reportedly slow in the areas, according to Travel Dorset. The road was closed between

  • Stars of popular sci-fi show to unite on stage

    Stars from a popular sci-fi show will be reuniting in Weymouth to star in a stage adaptation of a classic detective story. Colin Baker and Terry Molloy, who played mortal enemies the Doctor and Davros respectively in Doctor Who, will now be returning

  • Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey visits Dorset

    Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey visited Bridport where he braced the waves on the beach at West Bay and visited Washingpool farm. Sir Ed Davey visited the farm on the outskirts of Bridport to learn about the 'Discover Farming' programme run

  • Trains 'could be cancelled' due to 'severe weather'

    Trains running between Weymouth and Bournemouth could be cancelled as a result of predicted severe weather. Storm Nelson has brought major winds and rain to Dorset, meaning that for safety reasons, trains along the South Western Railway (SWR

  • Flooding causes road to close

    A road in Wool has been closed due to flooding by Dorset Council's highways team. Duck Street is shut in both directions due to flooding from Colliers Lane to the B3071 Lulworth Road. Dorset Council has asked for people to 'please avoid the

  • Sponsors sought to help students attend summer conference

    SPONSORS are being sought to pay for three local students to attend this year’s Thomas Hardy summer conference in Dorchester. The event is staged by the Thomas Hardy Society in partnership with Dorchester Town Council and other organisations and

  • Parkrun set for location change

    WEYMOUTH Parkrun is on the move this weekend. The popular mass running, jogging and walking 5km event has let its winter location of Weymouth seafront. On Saturday, March 30, it will return to its usual Lodmoor Country Park location. The

  • Spend the afternoon with Great British Bake Off contestant

    Spend the afternoon hearing stories from a contestant from the Great British Bake Off. Tea With Maggie is an event to be hosted by Age UK North, South and West Dorset on Wednesday, April 24 from 1pm to 3pm. It will take place at Dorchester

  • Residents claim new music festival would 'swamp the area'

    CONCERNS over proposals for a new Dorset festival will be heard at a licensing meeting next week (Thur April 4). The event, Dorsom at Seaborough Manor Farm, Beaminster, is described as “a music festival providing a broad and eclectic range of popular

  • New nature recovery plan underway

    Organisations, landowners, and farmers gathered last month to create a new plan to protect and restore nature in Dorset. Dorset Council is preparing a new local nature recovery plan, shaped by discussions at events with local farm businesses, landowners

  • Teen found with knife and imitation handgun at school

    A TEENAGER has appeared in court after being found with an imitation firearm and knife at school. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was found with an imitation Glock handgun and a blade at a school in Poole. He appeared

  • Amazing tribute to wonderful girl who died on railway tracks

    WEYMOUTH Pavilion was illuminated in purple to remember Roxy Phillips, who died on the railway tracks last year. Roxy, 15, was found dead on the railway line in Upwey on March 23, 2023. Roxy had been out with a friend on the night of Wednesday

  • Country pub has new owners as trio join forces

    A TRADITIONAL country pub in Dorset is under new ownership. Surrey-based marquee business owners, Paul Rowbottom 43, and Matt Lockhart, 43, have invested in True Lovers Knot in Tarrant Keyneston, along with a former Olive Garden employee, Jess

  • "It's unbelievable"- Vets manager wins at awards night

    A manager at a veterinary practice has scooped up a prestigious award at a ceremony in Manchester. Johanna Moore, local practice manager at Dave Cumber Vets at Link Business Park in Chickerell, was awarded the prized title of practice manager of

  • Police issue advice to parents after raids

    A ‘large amount’ of illegal vapes and tobacco were seized by Trading Standards in raids to several shops, police confirmed. This follows news from yesterday morning (Wednesday, March 26) after Weymouth Neighbourhood Policing Team, along with Trading

  • Work on dangerous junction to improve visibility for drivers

    Construction work is due to take place to improve visibility on the A352 near Sherborne. The work will be taking place the Sherborne Hill and New road junction which has been the location of several crashes where people have been injured. The

  • Major boost for campaign to grow hedgerows

    A CAMPAIGN to grow hedgerows across Dorset has been given a boost with a grant of £6,000. Dorset Climate Action Network (Dorset CAN), a charity instigating measures to address the climate and ecological crisis, has recently welcomed funding for

  • Asylum seekers join local community in major clean up

    A litter pick around Portland saw nearly 50 black bags filled with rubbish. Volunteers from the Bibby Stockholm and local residents joined the Weymouth and Portland Marine Litter Project (WPMLP) for their involvement in the Great British Spring

  • Plans to bring iconic building back to life

    A GOTHIC-style former care home could be brought back to life with proposals to change its use – for a younger clientele. The grade two Steepleton Manor home has been largely closed up and is said to be deteriorating while awaiting more than a

  • Bobby Wilkinson - a 100mph journey with the Terras

    PICTURE a rollercoaster moving at 100mph and you will have some idea of Bobby Wilkinson’s 18-month tenure as Weymouth manager. Wilkinson presided over plenty of ups and downs, particularly in his first season in charge, as he led the Terras to

  • Café announces 'difficult decision' to close

    A COMMUNITY cafe has announced it will close down after 13 years of trade this week.  Bosses at Not Just Sundaes said the business model is “no longer viable” leading to the board of trustees make the “difficult decision” to close on Thursday afternoon

  • Seasiders end season with dramatic Spartans loss

    WEYMOUTH 2 TAMWORTH SPARTANS 3 WEYMOUTH finished their National League Division One Season with a dramatic 3-2 loss to Tamworth Spartans at Redlands. Weymouth started the match playing some of their best volleyball since before Christmas

  • Surcouf Family Fun Day returns to Dorchester

    SURCOUF Family Fun Day is back at Dorchester Rugby Club for the annual celebratory match for families and friends on Good Friday (2.30pm). Always popular, the idea was the brainchild of club legend Lloyd Surcouf a number of years ago for everyone

  • Blues postponed as Fareham rain hits fixture

    PORTLAND United's match at Fareham Town tonight (7.45pm) has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Portland still have seven Velocity Wessex League Premier Division matches to play, while Fareham must squeeze in 13 matches before April 22,

  • Students take over historic attraction for art showcase

    More than 100 arts students from Weymouth College gathered to showcase their work at Weymouth’s historic sea fort for a one-night festival. ‘Layers and Traces’ took place at the Nothe Fort, showcasing work experience led by artist Simon Lee Dicker

  • Easter weekend weather: Will it brighten up across Dorset?

    Winds and rain have been a constant in the county throughout March, but will it brighten up for Easter weekend? The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for wind which will come into effect on Thursday, March 28 but have warned that an unsettled