News / WeymouthDetectives investigating a reported assault in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
By Kallum Gethins · 7 Nov 2026
News / All DorsetOur experience at Dorset County Hospital’s A&E department was overwhelmingly positive, with friendly, professional and caring staff helping us complete the entire process, from arrival to discharge, in just 1 hour and 45 minutes.
By Jake Brewer · 7 Nov 2026
News / All DorsetWeymouth celebrated Guy Fawkes Night with a spectacular evening featuring an innovative drone display, a traditional beach bonfire and a fireworks finale. Crowds gathered along the seafront to enjoy the celebrations, which combined modern technology with much-loved Bonfire Night traditions.
By Kallum Gethins · 6 Nov 2026
News / All DorsetA demonstration opposing houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) is being promoted for Weymouth next week.
By Jake Brewer · 25 Oct 2026
News / All DorsetCouncillors are being asked to fly the Palestinian flag on Independence Day, as public anger continues following the removal of St George’s flags and Union Jacks from around the town.
By Jake Brewer · 24 Oct 2026
News / All DorsetA Bournemouth and Dorset DJ is heading to Amsterdam this week to perform at one of the biggest events in the global dance music calendar
By Jake Brewer · 20 Oct 2026
News / All DorsetDorset Council has confirmed it will end supermarket food vouchers during half-term holidays, leaving low-income families worried about how they will afford to feed their children
By Jake Brewer · 15 Oct 2026
News / WeymouthA 36-year-old man from Weymouth has appeared before Weymouth Magistrates’ Court following alleged child sex offences.
By Jake Brewer · 15 Oct 2026
News / All DorsetDorset rower Lexi Gill is preparing to represent Great Britain on the international stage after funding helped her overcome the financial barriers to pursuing her sporting ambitions.
By Jake Brewer · 12 Oct 2026
News / PurbeckOfficers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward following a fatal collision in Wareham.
By Jake Brewer · 12 Oct 2026
News / All DorsetCovid cases and hospital admissions in the UK rose sharply in September as the XFG variant became dominant, according to UKHSA data.
By Kallum Gethins · 8 Oct 2026
News / All DorsetNINETY-ONE cases involving victims aged between 10 and 18. Eighteen investigations closed with no suspect identified. And just two cases were recorded as charged.
By Jake Brewer · 5 Oct 2026
News / All DorsetTesco has become the first UK supermarket to introduce guaranteed paid leave for employees experiencing domestic abuse.
By Kallum Gethins · 5 Oct 2026
News / WeymouthSections of Weymouth Esplanade will close overnight between 8 and 15 October while Dorset Council carries out resurfacing work.
By Kallum Gethins · 5 Oct 2026
Community / DorchesterThe Mayor and Mayoress of Dorchester, Councillor Les Fry and Mrs Julie Fry, visited Victoria Park Pharmacy to mark the completion of a major renovation project. The £? refurbishment has created private consultation rooms.
By Kallum Gethins · 5 Oct 2026
News / All DorsetA new tax on vaping liquids has come into force across the UK, with the Government saying the measures are designed to make vaping less affordable and tackle illicit and underage sales.
By Jake Brewer · 2 Oct 2026
News / BournemouthA man was arrested after a reported machete attack in Boscombe Chine Gardens, Bournemouth, on Thursday 1 October. Another man was taken to hospital with a head injury not believed to be life-threatening.
By Kallum Gethins · 2 Oct 2026
News / BournemouthOfficers searching for a missing man last seen in Bournemouth are pleased to update he has been located.
By Jake Brewer · 30 Sep 2026
News / All DorsetOfficers are appealing for witnesses or any motorists with relevant dashcam footage to come forward following a fatal collision in Ferndown.
By Kallum Gethins · 29 Sep 2026
News / All DorsetA serving Dorset Police officer who was under investigation for alleged gross misconduct has died after being struck by a train.
By Jake Brewer · 28 Sep 2026
News / All DorsetTwo Facebook groups say they are standing up for Dorset’s forgotten towns. But an examination of their public posts raises questions about the language, imagery and causes being promoted in the name of patriotism.
By Darren Thomas · 27 Sep 2026
News / All DorsetAgreed modifications to a new Dorset accident and emergency hospital build have given the project green light to proceed, boosting local emergency healthcare provision.
By Jake Brewer · 26 Sep 2026
Community / WeymouthA Boots worker in Wyke, Dorset, was suspended and given a final written warning following a complaint linked to singing the viral ‘Chicken Banana’ song, The Sun reports. Maria Clarke, 62, said the investigation left her distressed. Boots said it does not tolerate harassment, bullying or discriminatory language.
By Kallum Gethins · 24 Sep 2026
News / PooleA burglar who stole more than £4,900 from a Poole petrol station and was discovered inside a home in Lytchett Minster has been jailed for 40 months. Justin Chappell, 43, was identified through CCTV and admitted two burglaries and theft, with six further offences taken into consideration.
By Kallum Gethins · 23 Sep 2026
News / All DorsetDorset Council has set out plans to introduce artificial intelligence to streamline administrative tasks, boost workforce efficiency, and improve public service delivery across the authority.
By Kallum Gethins · 22 Sep 2026
News / WeymouthMan arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire broke out at a top-floor flat in Keel House, Lodmoor Hill, Weymouth, in the early hours of Sunday. Over 30 firefighters attended. A woman also arrested has been released on bail; the man remains in custody.
By Kallum Gethins · 22 Sep 2026
News / WeymouthA woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a property fire in Dorchester Road, Weymouth, in the early hours of Sunday 20 September. Residents were evacuated and no casualties were reported. Dorset Police say the woman remains in custody while detectives work with the fire service to establish the cause.
By Kallum Gethins · 21 Sep 2026
News / WeymouthCouncil's first-quarter accounts reveal millions in the bank while income is £343,000 below budget
By Jake Brewer · 20 Sep 2026
News / WeymouthResidents have been evacuated following a fire at a block of flats on Dorchester Road, near Tesco Express in Weymouth. Emergency crews are still tackling the blaze, while council representatives have arrived to offer emergency accommodation to those affected. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has been approached for comment.
By Kallum Gethins · 20 Sep 2026
News / All DorsetFOI figures raise questions over what happens after a sexual offence is reported in Dorset
By Jake Brewer · 19 Sep 2026
