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The last Weymouth and Portland borough mayor, Gill Taylor, has wrapped up her year with the presentation of badges, a bouquet and a community award. She and partner Trefor Morgan were also presented with their badges to mark the final term of duty

Football supporters are kicking off in support of a mental health charity, Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) which aims to prevent male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK. Weymouth Football Club supporters will play

WEYMOUTH'S Charlotte Dobson and Saskia Tidey slipped to fourth in the 49erFX, one point off podium places heading into the penultimate day of the Volvo 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships. The sailors have one final day to cement their

Police have shared details of a ‘suspicious incident’ in north Dorset. At around 2pm on Wednesday a white Ford Transit van with the registration number of F*** ZTZ was seen in suspicious circumstances in the Marston Magna area as two men from the

Pensions inequality between men and women - the gender pensions gap - is widening amongst people in Dorset and across the UK. One of the reasons for this is that women who have children and break from the workforce or return to work on reduced

A man has been arrested in connection with a 'flashing' incident in Weymouth. A spokesman for Dorset Police said that a woman approached a community safety patrol officer on duty in the town centre and reported that an intoxicated man was exposing

SEAN Wright has agreed terms with Dorchester Town for the 2019/20 season. The central midfielder, who has previously worked with boss Callum Brooks at Hamworthy United and Poole Town over the past few campaigns, becomes the Magpies’ fifth new arrival

A Weymouth man who attacked the same person on two separate occasions has been jailed. Wayne Lee Lewis, aged 43 and of St Thomas Street in Weymouth, was imprisoned after he was found guilty of punching the same person in two incidents in Weymouth

Fire crews were called to reports of a tumble dryer on fire in Dorchester. Two fire engines attended. When they arrived the teams found that the flames had gone out. An inspection was carried out and they returned to the station.

Whilst ignoring the main points of my recent letter, Mr Tempest takes it as a basis for re-stating the familiar Remainer contention that the referendum was ‘advisory’ and that Hansard records that it was ‘predicated on there being a subsequent referendum

The New-man Prostate Cancer Support Group will be offering free PSA tests during the morning of Saturday, June 1 at Weymouth Pavilion. The tests are for men aged 50 to 79, or from the age of 45 if a relative has had the disease or for men of Afro-Carribean

Gaps around The Gurkha restaurant in Weymouth are to be filled in to stop floating rubbish building up around the business. A planning application to Dorset Council asks to fill in the gap on the pavement side of the boat-shaped restaurant and to

Temporary toilets have been installed along Weymouth seafront. These toilets are in operation from the May Bank holiday until September 8 in order to support the volume of events taking place in town. A spokesman for Weymouth Town Council said

A knuckle duster has been seized following reports of two men acting suspiciously in Dorchester. A spokesman from Dorchester Police said their neighbourhood policing team received the report about two "suspicious" men around the Culliford Road

PORTLAND Port has welcomed its third cruise ship arrival this week. The AIDAaura arrived at Portland this morning, making it the third German cruise vessel to dock there this week. It was preceded by the AIDAvita on Monday, May 13 and the Deutschland

Fire crews were called out after a car caught fire at Chesil Beach car park. A spokesman for the fire service said they were alerted to the blaze by a member of the public who dialled 999. "A car was severely damaged by fire", they said.

Incoming principal at Budmouth College David Herbet has said additional financial support is required so the Weymouth senior school can move forward successfully. It comes after councillors heard more than half a million pounds may have to come

The Keep Military Museum in Dorchester marked the 75th anniversary of the battle of Kohima by unveiling its new Second World War Gallery. The gallery spans the whole war, from the Dorsets’ gallant rearguard action in the retreat to Dunkirk to the

DORCHESTER captain James Dunham is aiming to “capitalise” on the improved pitch provided by opening batsman and groundsman Jim Ryall with victory over Sherborne at Dorchester Rec tomorrow (1pm). Ryall re-joined the county town side after a brief

WEYMOUTH captain Harry Mitchell is seeking an improved all-round performance as the Seasiders entertain fellow promoted side Marnhull in their County Division One clash at Redlands tomorrow (1.30pm). Mitchell’s men have lost their opening two games

PORTLAND Red Triangle captain Matt Randell feels Cerne Valley are a bogey side as the islanders prepare to make the trip to Simsay Oval tomorrow in their County Division One contest (1.30pm). Portland have made a flying start to their year, with

BERE Regis captain Rich Cole admits his side faces a pace bowling dilemma ahead of their clash with Christchurch at Bere Regis Rec in the Dorset Funeral Plan Premier League tomorrow (1pm). Both Richard Payne and Crispin Brown are missing from the

MARTINSTOWN captain Sam Kershaw says the whole team needs to stand up for themselves as they look to get their first win of the season at Shroton in the Dorset Funeral Plan Premier League tomorrow (1pm). Martinstown have suffered two early defeats

Also protesting was the group Save The Area North of Dorchester, known as STAND. One of the ‘preferred options’ in West Dorset’s local plan is to build 3,500 new homes on land to the north of Dorchester. The group STAND strongly opposes this

A vote to declare a climate emergency was the least likely outcome of Dorset Council's first meeting. The item was not on the agenda – some claim senior councillors wanted to keep it off – the chairman ruled that it should not be debated...but

After eight months of waiting, it looks like work is finally about to start to repair major damage to a Grade II-listed building partially destroyed by thieves attempting to steal a cash machine. Building firm C G Fry has confirmed workers are

Protesters were out in full force ahead of the first meeting of the new Dorset Council. Climate campaigners as well as those protesting against plans for thousands of homes north of Dorchester, and the academisation of Budmouth College all turned

THERE’s probably not a town of equivalent size in the country that can boast such a wide and varied music scene, particularly when you look at what’s coming up in Weymouth over the next weekend. There’s TWO two-day major music events to mark next

A Green Party politician highlighted the risk of flooding to Weymouth while visiting the town. Molly Scott Cato, who is currently standing for re-election as an MEP, visited Weymouth as part of a tour of the region during which she spoke on ‘Ecotourism

Anyone who wants to learn more about the Tolpuddle Martyrs' Tree has the opportunity at a series of events this summer. The tree is to be celebrated this year as part of the National Trust’s People’s Landscapes programme. As part of the celebration

PUDDLETOWN captain Adam Barrett insists his side must continue where they left off when they face old foes Shaftesbury in County Division Two tomorrow (1.30pm). Puddletown, who recorded an impressive 105-run win over Parley Seconds last weekend,

Weymouth should take control of the seafront lights scheme – according to town councillor Christine James. She says the computer controlled lights on street light columns should be ‘called in’ with local experts being asked to come up with a better

Chinese-style surveillance is not what we want in the UK. But, today, there is growing concern that such a future might well bedevil us if Huawei’s telecoms equipment is integrated into the UK’s next-generation 5G mobile network. The Chinese

Changes to NHS services in Somerset could have a knock-on effect for the County Hospital in Dorchester. The county is undergoing its own review – with one suggestion being to move some services from Yeovil Hospital to Taunton. Dorset County Hospital

Dorset's Police and Crime Commissioner is considering standing for a third term in office. Martyn Underhill was first elected to the role in 2012 and is nearing the end of his second four-year term. He said: "I am still considering my position

Police officers are working with the council to crackdown on anti-social behaviour in Weymouth. The Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) patrol officers were out in full force on Tuesday. The officers used to be employed by Weymouth

Authorities are warning drivers to look out for deer crossing roads after five deer were found dead on the A35 in Dorset. The Deer Initiative and Highways England are asking drivers to look out for deer crossing country roads, as they can cause

REVIEW JASON DONOVAN - AMAZING MIDLIFE CRISIS TOUR ELECTRIC PALACE, BRIDPORT SITTING through Jason Donovan's show was like the cosiest of duvet days - the comfort of some of my favourite music from the late 80s and early 90s, memories of Neighbours

There's never a dull moment this weekend with shows, dances and multiple events taking place in the area. *NOW in their 11th year of touring, Rule The World is said to be one of the best Take That production shows in the world, and they’re coming

FUNNYMAN Jack Whitehall is clearly a big hit in Dorset as he’s just added a second date at the Bournemouth International Centre. The award-winning comedian is heading to town on Thursday, December 12 with his biggest UK tour to date, Jack Whitehall

Strictly Come Dancing favourites Ian Waite and Vincent Simone have joined forces for their new show The Ballroom Boys - a night packed with dance, song - and loads of banter! Ian tells Joanna Davis what the audience can expect from this Weymouth-bound