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  • Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

    Detectives have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder following 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

  • Terras partner with prominent anti-sexism movement

    WEYMOUTH have announced a new partnership with a prominent anti-sexism movement. Coupling with HerGameToo, the Terras will work to improve inclusivity at the Bob Lucas Stadium. HerGameToo not only tackles sexism, but the voluntary initiative

  • Residents slam 'ridiculous' shuttle bus point

    RESIDENTS have voiced their concerns over a 'ridiculous' shuttle bus drop-off point after more than 2,000 people disembarked from a cruise ship into a residential area of Weymouth. As previously reported, residents in Rodwell, Weymouth, have written

  • Manhunt continues after weekend stabbing

    A manhunt continues after a man was stabbed in Weymouth on Saturday evening, Dorset police has confirmed Dorset Police has confirmed that an investigation remains underway and that 'no arrests' have been made regarding the assault on Canberra Road

  • Cruise ship used by rock band calls into port

    A cruise ship that was christened by an American comedian and is used by a rock band for an annual performance has called into Portland Port. The Norwegian Pearl cruise ship arrived at the port today (Tuesday, May 7) at around 1.15pm after travelling

  • Police called to 'disturbance' at property

    A disturbance at a Weymouth address prompted a police callout. Officers were called to an address on Abbotsbury Road last night, shortly after 8pm following reports of a disturbance. Upon arrival police did not find anything and left the area

  • No trains running due to strike action

    Strike action today means that there will be no trains running from Weymouth.  Industrial action being taken by ASLEF, the train drivers union, begins today (Tuesday, May 7) and South Western Railway (SWR) train services will not be running in

  • Closure of rural Dorset lane for resurfacing works

    A road in rural Dorset is to be temporarily closed to allow resurfacing works to be carried out. The unnamed lane in Tarrant Rushton will be shut from June 4 to June 17 to allow Dorset Council to do the resurfacing works. The dates are a window

  • Dorset care home among best in south west

    A care home in Dorset is among the top 20 highest rated care homes in the South West. The rating and review website Carehome.co.uk has announced the winners of its annual Care Home Awards 2024 which recognises 20 of the top-rated care homes in

  • Finalist of popular TV show to perform in Weymouth

    A war-time inspired singing group who reached the finals of a popular TV talent show is set to appear in Weymouth this June.  The D-Day Darlings will be performing a new show at 2pm on Thursday, June 13 at Weymouth Pavilion as part of the group

  • Dorset sees decrease in horse road injuries

    Dorset has seen a decrease in road incidents involving horses, statistics reveal.  Latest data published by the British Horse Society (BHS) reveals 56 horse-related road safety incidents occurred in Dorset in 2023 out of the 479 recorded across

  • Latest planning applications for Dorset

    Here are some recent planning applications received by Dorset Council for the area. Maiden Newton P/FUL/2024/02016 - 14-32 Webbers Piece Maiden Newton DT2 0AQ Install insulation to external walls and install solar panels to roof. P/

  • New speed limit introduced in village following fatal crash

    A new speed limit will be introduced in a west Dorset village following a fatal crash that killed a grandmother.  The current speed limit for the A3066 into Mosterton village is 60mph - however a new 'buffer' limit will be put in place this month

  • Dorset qualify for T20 Super 12 stage

    DORSET progressed to the NCCA T20 Super 12s after a rainy weekend of cricket in Group Five. Luke Webb’s men were due to play four T20s in two days, first facing Cornwall twice at Truro before hot-footing it back to Wimborne to entertain Devon twice

  • Munnings shines as Bere edge Sherborne

    SHERBORNE 198 (11pts) lost to BERE REGIS 207-9 (19pts) by nine runs BERE Regis got their new Wessex Internet Dorset Premier League campaign off to the perfect start with a nine-run victory at Sherborne. Brian Keegan’s men are this season determined

  • Gerety brothers inspire first win for Martinstown

    MARTINSTOWN 176-7 (20pts) beat CHRISTCHURCH 175 (6pts) by three wickets MARTINSTOWN were inspired by Gerety brothers Ry and Jadan as Christchurch were beaten by three wickets in their Dorset Premier Two clash at Lower Ashton Farm. Martinstown

  • Bruton and Camp commit to Blues

    PORTLAND United have confirmed the retention of goalkeeper Harrison Bruton and attacker Josh Camp for the 2024/25 season. Both players have agreed terms with the Blues as they look to build on their impressive seventh place in the Velocity Wessex

  • Full schedule of events planned for D-Day 80th anniversary

    TIMINGS have been announced for a "once in a lifetime" commemoration of D-Day in Weymouth and Portland this summer. Weymouth Town Council will take the lead in hosting the events for the 80th anniversary of D-Day on behalf of Dorset Council.