HOARDING erected around the statue of Robert Baden-Powell on Poole Quay has been removed. BCP Council leader Vikki Slade said the risk of anti-social behaviour linked to the presence of the figure of the Scouting founder was now “minimal” and that
A DORSET Police officer has admitted causing the death of a woman in a village pub car park but denied her murder. Timothy Brehmer is accused of murdering nurse Claire Parry, 41, who died in hospital following an incident in the car park of the
The UK's largest supermarkets - including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Aldi - have updated their shopping rules. At the beginning of lockdown, many of the supermarkets limited the number of shoppers allowed inside store. It meant couples and
TWO boat crews had to be rescued by Weymouth Lifeboat after getting into difficulty near Portland. RNLI lifeboat crews responded to a mayday distress call from a boat taking on water near Portland Harbour - rescuing two people from a motorboat
Travellers have parked caravans at a pitch used by a Weymouth rugby club. Around ten caravans appeared at Weymouth & Portland RFC's lower pitch in Monmouth Avenue yesterday evening and the club said negotiations are currently underway with the
The pedestrianisation of streets around Weymouth Harbour has been met with mixed reaction. Dorset Council said it implemented the scheme to help with social distancing, but some residents and business owners say they have been 'left in the dark
SOUTH Western Railway and Great Western majority owner FirstGroup has warned over its ability to continue as a going concern after swinging to a full-year operating loss amid plunging passenger numbers during the pandemic. The bus and rail firm
Kate Garraway says doctors "don't know how much better" her husband Derek Draper can get and "he sort of can't wake-up". The Good Morning Britain presenter, 53, returned to the ITV studio in an emotional appearance 100 days since Mr Draper, 52,
TWO people were arrested as police continue to tackle anti-social behaviour in Weymouth. A spokesman for Weymouth and Portland Police said: "Officers from Weymouth & Portland Blue Team were called to several reports of anti-social behaviour overnight
Since Britain went into lockdown the need for online retailers has surged, opening up a gateway for scammers to steal your details. This is everything you need to know about “brushing” scams - and what to do if you think you’ve been targeted.
POLICE are appealing for help from the public to find a missing man. Miles Thomas Bedford, who is 21 years old and originally from Yateley in Hampshire, recently moved to Bournemouth. He was reported missing at 4.27am today after having been
A FAMILY attraction to to host a drive-in cinema experience this summer. German Events Limited are bringing their brand new drive-in cinema experience to Farmer Palmers Farm Park. With the outbreak Covid-19 resulting in the cancellation of
A WOMAN with four children in the car was spotted by police talking on her mobile phone. A spokesman for Dorset Police's No Excuse team said: "A female was stopped driving a BMW whilst using her mobile telephone. "We weren't impressed to find
OFFICERS searching for missing Dorset man Duncan Hewitt say he has been found safe and well. He had been reported missing in the early hours of yesterday after failing to return home, having left earlier the previous day. Following searches
A TEENAGER from London has been charged with the murder of a man in Bournemouth. Detectives have been carrying out a detailed investigation into the death of 31-year-old James Cutting, who was found with stab wounds in Boscombe Chine Gardens on
A new grant scheme is set to give thousands of homeowners vouchers of up to £5,000 for energy-saving home improvements. Chancellor Rishi Sunak is to announce the £2 billion Green Homes Grant on Wednesday (8 July), which will form part of a wider
A WANTED man described as a 'ghost who would never be found' was arrested by police within two hours. He had been recalled to prison and officers conducted a search of Gillingham where he was believed to be. Officers from Dorset Police found
Everyone in the UK could be given a £500 shopping voucher to help save the high street under new plans unveiled by Chancellor Rishi Sunak. The new voucher scheme could help to kickstart the economy in hopes to create cash flow for businesses worst
The other day I had the pleasure of a chance meeting with Weymouth’s one time television cameraman, Trevor Mathews. After talking about old times, the name of his contemporary that I also had met, Joe Hardy, who was an eight times winner of cameraman
How sad to read Councillor Bryan's reasoning for turning the quay, one of Weymouth's main traffic arteries, into a pub forecourt. It was apparently done with haste, and without consultation, for the safety of the drinking public. Every decision has
A decision on 18 affordable flats on the site of St Nicholas Church, Buxton Road will be made this week. The use of the site has split local opinion with some arguing that the flats would be out of place and others welcoming new affordable homes
AN application for part of the former wagon works off the Main Street at Piddletrenthide to be converted into three homes has been withdrawn. The conversion and change of use application for a former workshop to the rear of the original Forge was
A DORSET hospice charity has had to postpone its annual fundraising adventure to October 2021. Weldmar Hospicecare runs an annual overseas challenge to raise money for the charity. This year's team of locals were originally meant to jet off to the
EVENTS to commemorate the 75th anniversaries of VJ and VE Day in Weymouth have reluctantly been called off. The weekend of August 15 - 16 would have seen Victory over Japan celebrations held in Weymouth. It was also hoped that postponed Victory
STUDENTS in year 11 at The Gryphon School in Sherborne received a huge surprise as BBC’s The One Show threw them a virtual prom. Izzy Fraiz-Brown, a student at the school, had spent a lot of her time in lockdown helping home school her foster siblings
One of Britain’s biggest babies has been born to Weymouth parents. James Sime has made a bid to be the biggest baby born at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester - weighing in at 12lbs 5oz. Laura Sime, 33, welcomed baby James on April 30 with
DORSET Council is one of the most ambitious in the country in encouraging people to cycle, according to a national cycling charity. Cycling UK has identified Dorset as one of 23 councils in England whose plans demonstrate a desire to encourage
The season for the beachside Creek caravan site at Ringstead may be extended to 11 months of the year. The 30-space Creek caravan site is currently limited to April to October but would like more time to help the local economy as more people seek
The RSPCA is bracing itself for a surge in abandoned animals and fears the fallout from the Covid crisis could see more owners struggling to keep their pets. Typically, the charity sees abandonment peak in the summer months. Between June and August
PREZZO'S Weymouth restaurant is reopening today with some tasty new additions to the menu. Italian restaurant chain Prezzo is reopening 35 of its 180 restaurants today (July 8), including its Weymouth branch. To celebrate welcoming diners back
A man was bitten on the inside of his mouth by a seagull trying to get food at Weymouth Harbour. Stuart Emanuel, 52, from Chickerell, was eating a sandwich on Weymouth harbourside when he had a very startling exchange with a seagull. Stuart
A pub that kept going through through the coronavirus crisis by offering takeaways has welcomed regulars back through its doors. The Royal Oak at Milborne St Andrew on the A354 near Dorchester is offering customers a socially distanced but a warm
An Italian restaurant that regards the Dorchester community as ‘family’ is this week’s Trader of the Week. Basili.co in Trinity Street, Dorchester, was nominated for the honour after supporting over 75s in the county town throughout the coronavirus
After last week's fascinating article on the history of Weymouth Town Bridge by Richard Samways, we were delighted to receive this little snippet of information. Sue Taylor got in touch to let us know that the 1824 bridge was actually rehomed in
Safety warnings have been issued by mechanics across the country as lockdown measures are eased and car usage is being encouraged. Compulsory MOT checks will be required again from August 1 after stopping during lockdown. Car registration
A plaque in a church has come under heavy scrutiny for commemorating the actions of a key figure in colonial history. The plaque, displayed on the north wall of St Peter’s Church in Dorchester, commemorates the actions of plantation owner John
Holidaymakers looking to travel to Portugal will have to quarantine for 14 days if they decide to visit the country. The Government has revealed a travel corridor list of more than 50 countries deemed safe enough to travel to, without having to
DOOR staff in Weymouth say Dorset Council's decision to hire a London-based company to support the reopening of pubs is a 'slap in the face'. The council has brought a security company in to manage crowds as hospitality businesses open - but three
