Residents living near the Great Dorset Steam Fair site and who have crime concerns are being invited to talk to local police officers. The popular fair is at the 600-acre Tarrant Hinton showground near Blandford, running from Thursday, August 22
BORIS Johnson has hit the ground running as Prime Minister and his announcements on policing and crime are particularly welcome. The highlight will be recruiting 20,000 new police officers over the next three years to make our streets safer.
DORSET has experienced an “explosion” in metal thefts this year – and it’s causing problems for train passengers, a new report says. The number of incidents reported in the county increased by 287 per cent – more than any other county in the UK
IN response to Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Martyn Underhill, signing a letter in support of supervised drug usage room I would like to express my concerns. As someone who grew in an area, and represents a ward, where drugs are a major
A PORTLAND nursery that was rated 'Inadequate' two years ago has turned things around to now be rated 'Good'. In June 2018, Sunbeams Day Nursery was given a scathing Ofsted report. Inspectors said that the nursery's safeguarding arrangements were
A FALLEN tree led to the A352 being blocked both ways. The road was blocked from A353 (Warmwell) to Conygar Lodge (Broadmayne). The tree has now been cleared and traffic is easing.
A WOMAN suffered a fit at a campsite, sparking an alert. The Coastguard Rescue Team was called to Eweleaze Farm pop up campsite at 1.30am this morning to reports that she was 'fitting and drifting in and out of consciousness'. The team were stood
Dorset Police had a busy day in Weymouth town centre. Police officers in Weymouth continued their patrols as part of the 100 Days of Summer campaign. A spokesman for Weymouth and Portland Police said: “It was a busy afternoon for officers on
A MAN has been arrested after police officers found a cannabis factory in Dorchester. It came after officers were called to reports of ‘anti-social behaviour and drug offences’ at an address in the town. While at the address – which was described
Work on a Pavilion for Dorchester’s Great Field is expected to start in the spring. It will bring a café, toilets and office space for the Alcohol Education Trust. Dorset Council has approved the planning application for the project which
Over the centuries there have been numerous attempts by mankind’s greatest minds to summarise the human condition. From Rene Descartes’ ‘I think therefore I am’ to ‘One cannot step in the same river twice’ from Heraclitus, and Friedrich Nietzsche
DORCHESTER Town boss Callum Brooks insists the Magpies’ BetVictor Southern Premier South clash with Salisbury is “set up” for success tomorrow (3pm). Brooks’ men travel to the Raymond McEnhill Stadium off the back of a 3-0 loss to Truro City on
WEYMOUTH manager Mark Molesley admits he is “gutted” to lose “talisman” Josh McQuoid for the Terras’ Vanarama National League South meeting with Dartford at the Bob Lucas Stadium tomorrow (3pm). McQuoid, newly instated as captain this season, pulled
MARTINSTOWN captain Sam Kershaw admits the Villagers will blood young talent in their Dorset Funeral Plan Premier League contest at Sherborne tomorrow (1pm). Kershaw’s men collected a crucial six-wicket victory over bottom side Stalbridge last
PORTLAND United manager Brendon King admitted he would have preferred to play Sydenhams Wessex Premier Division rivals Horndean when the Blues are “more settled”. King will oversee the Blues at the Weyline Stadium tomorrow (3pm) and is full of
TAKE part in a guided walk from Portesham to Abbotsbury on Sunday, August 18 meeting at 2pm outside the Kings Arms car park in Portesham and walking along the disused railway line to Abbotsbury. It will raise money for Hangers Heroes, which supports
A big name act is performing in Weymouth this weekend and there is also plenty of outdoor entertainment to enjoy, including a popular cider festival and carnival celebrations. *PREPARE for a nostalgia extravaganza as the UK’s no.1 rock 'n' roll
Singer Steve Ellis is showing fighting spirit as he recovers from a knee operation ahead of a Sixties Gold. Joanna Davis chats to the 60s legend. STEVE Ellis, the voice behind one of the most covered songs in pop, is hobbling across his Brighton
POPULAR 70s band Squeeze are turning their tours into food bank collections. The Difford And Tilbrook Songbook Tour aims to raise food, funds and awareness for the Trussell Trust network of foodbanks which includes a date in Bournemouth. The band
Two Dorset railway stations are among those getting a makeover to improve station accessibility for passengers. Works will be carried out Wareham on the Weymouth-Waterloo line and Sherborne on the Exeter-Waterloo line as part of a project by South
A LONG-time coach company employee celebrated a milestone birthday by doing what she loves best - going to work. Maureen Schofield has worked at Weymouth-based Bluebird Coaches since 1987. Now in her 32nd year at the company, she recently celebrated
A LOCAL cancer charity which helps women in need is set to receive support from this year's Dorset County Show. The popular annual event, which attracts around 55,000 visitors each year and celebrates the best of agriculture and rural life, has
THE operators of the Sandbanks Ferry have insisted they are doing “everything in our power” to get it back into service – and will reimburse customers who have bought advance tickets. It is the first time the ferry company has spoken in detail
Two colourful new artworks have been unveiled in Weymouth town centre. They can be seen in St Alban Street at the St Thomas Street end. The project is a joint effort by Weymouth BID and the town council to improve the visual impact of St Alban
A CHARITY which helps the young and old in Weymouth is seeking support. Weymouth Town Charities has a vacancy for a trustee. The organisation, which incorporates the Sir Samuel Mico and Sir Henry Edwards Charities, would particularly like to
It's not every day you get an invite to tea with the Prime Minister. Representatives from Dorset's Weldmar Hospicecare put their case for funding in a private audience with new premier Boris Johnson at 10 Downing Street. Fundraiser Alaine Harman
AN AWARD-winning holiday complex close to Thomas Hardy’s home is set to expand. Up to 14 holiday cottages could be built at Greenwood Grange. Higher Bockhampton. The planning application to Dorset Council also involves the demolition of an existing
TOWN councillors have backed residents fighting a new application for homes at the end of Prospect Place, Upwey. Cllr Kevin Brookes said the new Palmer Homes application for the site was only slightly different from the first application for 18
Students across Dorset have been celebrating as they collected their A Level results. Thomas Hardye, Budmouth College and Weymouth College students picked up their results on Thursday, August 15. They found out whether they had been accepted
Are you ready to raise a glass this weekend? The Dorchester Cider Festival will be returning to the Borough Gardens tomorrow. This year marks the 5th anniversary of the free event which promises to be bigger and better than ever. Robert Matthews
DORCHESTER captain James Dunham remains calm ahead of his side’s potential title-deciding battle with enemies Poole Town in the Dorset Funeral Plan Premier League tomorrow (1pm). Dunham skippers the county town side at Poole Park knowing a victory
