WEYMOUTH have confirmed former manager Jason Matthews as their interim boss, following the mutual departure of manager Bobby Wilkinson. Matthews will be joined by Josh McQuoid as assistant, with the Weymouth midfielder currently fighting his way
WEYMOUTH have parted ways with manager Bobby Wilkinson and his backroom staff with immediate effect. Assistant Mike Percival plus coaches Chris Humphries and Lea Barkus have all departed, but kitman Lloyd Green and physio Georgie Turner are understood
No two days are ever the same for Postmasters. The Post Offices they run sit at the heart of their communities and are more than just a place to buy stamps or send parcels to friends and loved ones. Whether it’s to publicise a local event,
Heavy rain, thunder, lighting and hail has been seen across parts of the county in a day of wet weather. A number of short bursts of hail were present across Dorset this afternoon (Wednesday, March 27) in between prolonged periods of rain.
Police enquiries are continuing after a woman was rushed to hospital with serious injuries following an alleged assault in Dorchester. At around 10.50am on Sunday, March 24, officers received a report that a woman had been assaulted earlier in
IN the week when the national Lib Dem leader visits Dorset his party has been accused of being less than straightforward in its local election leafleting. Sir Ed Davey is planning to be in the Bridport area on Thursday to support local candidates
Gusts of 50mph are expected as yellow weather warning has been issued for the county The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind due to strong winds and large coastal waves that may lead to hazardous conditions. The warning
A new exhibition capturing the night skylines across Dorset will run across Easter. Durlston Country Park’s Fine Foundation Gallery will host a new exhibit by Kevin Ferrioli called Landing Among the Stars, highlighting the picturesque values of
Investigations are continuing into the death of a man on Weymouth seafront. Dorset Police received a report at 12.25pm on Monday, March 25, of a man requiring medical attention in Brunswick Terrace. Officers attended, along with the ambulance
It has been reported that the number of faulty smart meters in the United Kingdom has risen by over a million. Since the figures came to light, millions of British Gas, OVO, Octopus, and EDF smart meter energy customers have been warned to take
Trains have been cancelled between Weymouth and Dorchester due to a 'track failure'. South Western Railway has been forced to cancel some trains running between Weymouth and Dorchester South train stations. The rail company has said that disruption
Drivers have been urged to make one simple check before heading out for the Bank Holiday long weekend. If you are heading out on a staycation or you're treating the kids to an Easter day out rolling eggs, there is nothing less relaxing than being
Suspected rogue builders offered to tarmac driveways without providing a necessary cooling off period, it has been reported. Sherborne Neighbourhood Policing Team has received two reports of persons offering to tarmac driveways in the north Dorset
A versatile and imaginative pianist will play at the next Weymouth Lunchtime Chamber Concert. Joseph Tong will perform at the popular concert series for the first time. It will take place at St Mary's Church in the town centre on Wednesday,
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AN ALL-new boat show is set for Dorset. The Dorset Boat Show, will take place from Friday, April 12 to Sunday, April 14, at Portland Marina. There will be plenty of activities taking place throughout the day including a boat jumble plus there
Martin Lewis has given advice on what energy tariffs people should go for ahead of the price change in April 2024. The MoneySavingExpert has shared some recommendations ahead of the change to the energy price cap on April 1. Between April 1
If you’re heading out and about with the family this Easter and you want a break from egg hunting (and all the chocolate), there are a variety of restaurants and cafés offering free meals for kids. Keeping little ones fed and watered between visiting
A SECONDARY school has announced its headteacher has left with 'immediate effect'. Queen Elizabeth's School, in Blandford Road, Wimborne, said its headteacher, Simon Firth, had left the state secondary school to 'pursue other opportunities in
A WOMAN has been found dead on a path leading to a beach. A passerby found the woman on Middle Chine in Westbourne just before 6am on Wednesday, March 27. Emergency services rushed to the pathway and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The next phase of road closures as part of major gas works in Dorchester is to begin. Utility firm SGN is working to relay and decommission a gas main in the county town. A road closure is already in place on Rothesay Road between its junctions
A café is set to reopen under new ownership weeks after closing. The Octagon Café, based off Pummery Square in Poundbury, will reopen its doors today. It was reported as closed earlier this month, when the previous owner sold the business.
A temporary speed restriction on the main road between Dorchester and Weymouth enabled a successful litter pick to take place. Some unusual discarded items were among enough litter picked up to fill 150 bin bags. The rubbish was picked up from
Three Dorset swimming pools have received a huge cash boost from a government scheme. This comes as part of a government scheme that will see 325 swimming pools and leisure centres across England receiving a share of £60.5 million to ensure their
ORGANISERS of Dorchester’s One World Festival, which usually takes place during the summer in the Borough Gardens, are looking for event sponsors. The multi-cultural gathering, featuring music, performances, food and drink, is a popular event in
Family and friends are inviting the local community to celebrate the life a Weymouth singer who has died. Denise Harrison-Nash, known on the local music scene as Denise Scott, rose to prominence as a singer in the 60s, 70s and 80s when she sang
AROUND 6,000 cemetery memorials in Dorchester will have been checked for safety by the end of April. Town council staff have been assessing whether each is at risk of falling, potentially putting anyone nearby at risk. Dorchester Town Council
BRIDPORT 2 OKEHAMPTON ARGYLE 3 TEN-MAN Bridport suffered a cruel semi-final defeat as Okehampton Argyle came from 2-0 down to win their Walter C Parson Cup tie 3-2. Josh Coles was the hero for Argyle, completing a hat-trick in the 114th
A WEYMOUTH plant nursery has been refused permission for a new 30-space parking area by Dorset Council. Island Nurseries in Church Street has now seen a number of applications to improve the site rejected by the council, including proposals to
MERLEY COBHAM SPORTS 2 DORCHESTER SPORTS 2 DORCHESTER Sports scored two equalisers in an entertaining 2-2 draw at long-time rivals Merley Cobham Sports in the Dorset Premier League. The performance was a vast improvement on the 6-4 defeat
A SPEEDING car narrowly missed oncoming traffic as it dangerously overtook vehicles. A taxi driver was left shaken when the4x4 car smashed into his car and sped away. Ali Nuri, 42, was travelling in Boundary Road with a passenger towards Bournemouth
GCSE students were treated to an interactive presentation by campaigners looking to install a bronze statue of an 'unsung hero'. Year 10 English students at Wey Valley Academy in Weymouth were given a talk by the campaigners from Dorchester Sheroes
FUNERALS can now be held in the Purbeck hills thanks to an exclusive partnership between a hotel and director. The hotel Kingston Country Courtyard has partnered with Douch Family Funeral Directors to offer its 16th century barn for services.
HOUSING proposals for the former fire-damaged Lyme Regis cinema site have been withdrawn after opposition, including from the town council and Civic Society. The main building has been empty since the 2016 fire although the front of the building
DORCHESTER Town boss Tom Killick believes beating promotion candidates Salisbury is a feather in the Magpies’ cap. Until Saturday’s 1-0 win over the Whites, Dorchester’s only previous triumph this season against a top-five side in 10 attempts was
McDonald’s is cutting the price of its Happy Meals for families this Easter with a 40% price drop. The new offer comes as the fast food chain announces its first-ever Happy Meal partnership with card game Uno with a variety of card packs available
First Direct Bank has launched a £175 switching offer for eligible switchers from Tuesday, March 26. You have just over a month to take advantage of the offer as it will only be available until April 22. Chris Pitt, CEO of First Direct, said
COMBE DOWN 34 WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND 15 WEYMOUTH & Portland regretted a slow start as Combe Down reeled off a 34-15 victory in the Counties One Tribute Southern South. Rich Bament’s men were all at sea in the opening 15 minutes, giving up
BOBBY Wilkinson has explained how the extension of Corey Panter’s loan deal to the end of the season came about. Before striker Malachi Linton returned to Yeovil, the Eastleigh centre-half was effectively in competition with Charlton Athletic loanee
Roadworks are scheduled to close part of a Lyme Regis road close to the town centre. Dorset Council has issued a public notice which will see part of Monmouth Street close to allow for a new service connection to be installed by Openreach.
THERE has been criticism of a decision to reconsider an application for an 80-home affordable housing scheme at Broadmayne. Parish councillors and many residents have opposed the development of the Broadmead site claiming it will overwhelm the
A joint operation saw Weymouth town centre shops raided in a crackdown on the supply and sale of illegal tobacco and vapes. Officers from the police, HMRC and Dorset Council's Trading Standards team were seen across the town yesterday, entering
