A power cut in Weymouth has affected more than 169 homes and businesses this afternoon. The cut is affecting homes in the DT3 postcode, mainly around Nottington, Fair Waddon and Upwey. SSEN says it has an engineer on site and intends to have
A main route through Dorset will be closed overnight for two days of roadworks. On Monday, May 13 and Tuesday 14, the A35 will be closed between Bridport and Dorchester from 8pm to 6am each night. This is part of ongoing work, improving and
Foodies will have the chance to discover local culinary flavours and treasures at a new market - and all for a good cause. Mapperton House and Gardens, near Beaminster, is to host its first Taste of West Dorset market at its grounds. The event
A wildfire alert has been issued for parts of Dorset. The alert is the first amber alert of the year for areas covered by Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service. It has been put in place for the coming weekend between Saturday, May 11
High-value antique rings were stolen from a shop in Sherborne. It is reported that a man forced entry to the Sherborne Antiques Market in Cheap Street and stole several high-value antique rings. The man is described as aged between 30 and
A MAN has been charged with assault, GBH and wounding with intent after a stabbing in Weymouth on Saturday night. Dorset Police received a report at 8.42pm on Saturday, May 4, that a man had sustained suspected stab wounds following an assault
WEYMOUTH have confirmed the retention of Josh McQuoid for the 2024/25 Vanarama National League South season. Former Bournemouth forward McQuoid, 34, missed most of the previous campaign after undergoing treatment for a sarcoma in his leg. The
Two of west Dorset’s “sunken paths” are to be the focus of a popular radio show today. Presenter Helen Mark and editor Robin Markwell visited Symondsbury Estate last month to record a programme for BBC Radio 4’s Open Country, featuring Hell Lane
Residents were left baffled when a strange sound was heard across west Dorset late last night. Some were even woken up by a noise 'like a machine gun' coming from West Bay. A Royal Navy helicopter, an AgustaWestland AW159 Super Lynx, the British
A DOG owner was ordered to pay £300 after their dog killed a lamb. Dorset Police were called to Sturminster Newton after a lamb was killed by a dog. Shortly after the incident, the owner of the dog came forward to provide an account. A
Two schools, one located in West Dorset and one located in North Dorset, have been nominated for an awards ceremony dubbed the 'Oscars of education'. The Tes (Times Educational Supplement) Schools Awards 2024 brings independent and state schools
A conservation team has been hard at work cleaning up a Portland landmark. A team from EuCAN have been clearing weeds and removing gates from tunnels at the High Angle Battery. This is part of the ‘Rediscovering High Angle Battery’ project.
A Dorchester first school has been shortlisted for a prestigious education award. The Prince of Wales School in Dorchester has been shortlisted for the TES Awards 2024 in the category of 'Best Use of Technology'. The TES Schools Awards, which
A WOMAN shouted racial slurs and played ‘Punjabi’ music across the fence at her neighbours. Sonya Vetier of Brisbane Road appeared at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, May 8 after previously pleading guilty to one count of racially or religiously
PLANS to convert a Weymouth nightclub and bar into six homes have been withdrawn from the planning list. The application, for Chic in Maiden Street, which has been a nightclub site for sixty years, had attracted objections from the town council
DORSET Council has a new Lib Dem administration in power which will be keen to make changes – but how difficult will that be? The council’s budget for 2024-25 was set in February and was largely agreed by all parties, recognition perhaps that there
Staff have ‘unexpectedly’ lost their jobs after the sudden closure of a hot meal delivery service provided to vulnerable people in Dorset. St Jude’s Care Catering has closed down without any notice – leaving staff members and clients wondering
A songwriter from Dorset has released a new single which features on an award-winning documentary film. Being Alive is the lead single by Bere Regis composer and songwriter Xav Clarke from the forthcoming original motion picture soundtrack album
Nominations are now open for Dorset County Hospital's 2024 governors elections. The Dorchester-based hospital is looking for new governors to help shape the future of local services across the county. There are vacant seats for governors in
NEW BODY FITNESS 52 WARMER HOME IMPROVEMENTS A 27 NEW Body Fitness climbed to the top of the South & West Dorset League Premier Division with a 52-27 win over Warmer Home Improvements A. Both teams made a powerful start but Warmer were
WEYMOUTH manager Mark Molesley insists the Terras’ fanbase is a key selling point for new players coming to the club. Weymouth are recognised as one of the bigger teams in Step 2 after their endeavours at National League level in recent seasons
MIDFIELDERS Jacob Coombs and Jamie Cleaver have pledged allegiance to Portland United for the 2024/25 season. Both players enjoyed breakthrough seasons at the Camp & Satherley Stadium. Coombs enjoyed his first taste of Step 5 football since
DORCHESTER Town’s Magpies Football Festival produced record-breaking numbers after the biggest-ever edition of the popular event. Some 595 fixtures were played, featuring 203 teams overseen by 20 referees and 32 volunteers to help the festival
PORTLAND RT 168 (6pts) lost to STALBRIDGE 172-6 (20pts) by four wickets PORTLAND Red Triangle suffered a rare home defeat as Stalbridge won their County Division One opener by four wickets at Reforne. Portland were reduced to 13-4 early on
POLICE have issued a reminder to dog owners not to leave their dog in a car. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "Even with the windows partly wound down your dog can suffer from heatstroke and die. "Warning signs of heatstroke are: Is the
To mark National Pet Day 2024 in Dorset, we asked for pictures of your pets and you didn't disappoint. We received so many responses from proud pet owners wanting to show off their furry or feathered friends. National Pet Day has been celebrated
