A family has spoken of their shock and distress after discovering they had allegedly been labelled “Depressed Fucks” on a receipt following a wake held at a local pub.
A family has spoken of their shock and distress after discovering they had allegedly been labelled “depressed fucks” on a receipt following a wake held at a local pub. The incident took place at The Crossroads Poundbury, where relatives had gathered to remember a loved one. According to a post shared by a family member […]
Blood and Beer: The Chilling Tale of Weymouth’s Black Dog Murder
In the heart of Weymouth, where the salty breeze from the Esplanade meets the bustling shops of St. Mary Street, stands a pub with a history far darker than its name suggests. The Black Dog, widely considered the oldest public house in town, dates back to the 16th century. While it is now a cozy […]
A 47-year-old woman from Dorchester has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
Armed police were sent to a home in Dorchester after a man was reportedly attacked and left with puncture wounds to his back and a cut to his nose. Officers attended an address in Whitfield Road, Dorchester, at around 2.30pm on Friday, February 13, following concerns for the welfare of a man. The victim is […]
Appeal for Witnesses After Dangerous Driving Incident in Swanage
Police are appealing for witnesses following a reported dangerous driving incident in Swanage. Officers from Dorset Police are investigating reports that a silver BMW was driven dangerously along the High Street and surrounding areas of the town between 10.15pm and 11pm on Friday, 30 January 2026. The vehicle is alleged to have collided with pedestrians […]
Help to Save: How the Government’s Savings Scheme Can Boost Your Money
The UK Government’s Help to Save scheme is designed to help people on lower incomes build a savings habit while earning generous bonuses on the money they put aside. It is backed by the government and means eligible savers can get a significant return on what they save over four years. Who Can Use Help […]
Weymouth Town Council to Leave X Following Committee Decision
Weymouth Town Council has announced it will no longer use the social media platform X as part of its communications strategy, following a decision made by its Finance and Governance Committee. In a statement released this afternoon, the Council said that X is “no longer considered to be the right platform to reach residents about […]
A Swift Service, But at What Cost? – A Review of The William Henry, Weymouth
Visited Thursday 29th January, 2:20pm On a chilly Thursday afternoon in Weymouth, we paid a visit to The William Henry, a popular Wetherspoon pub, arriving at approximately 2:00pm as a group of six. Ordering was done via the app — a seamless and increasingly preferred method for many diners — and the initial signs were […]
DINO WEEK IN WEYMOUTH
This February Half Term, Weymouth is going full Jurassic – and you’re invited! From messy science fun and creative workshops to trails, films and fantastic prizes, Dino Week is packed with prehistoric adventures for explorers of all ages. Get ready to create it, squish it, paint it and explore it as the town transforms into […]
Fire Breaks Out at First Floor Flat on Corporation Road, Weymouth
Emergency services were called to a property on Corporation Road in Weymouth yesterday evening (10 February) after a fire broke out in a first floor flat. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service received reports of the blaze at 6:48pm. It is believed the fire started in a bedroom within the flat. Five fire engines […]
Crash at Weymouth Asda Junction Sparks Renewed Safety Fears
A two-car crash at the Asda Junction in Weymouth has once again raised concerns about safety at the busy crossroads. The collision happened at around 1.26 pm today. Police attended the scene and arranged for one of the vehicles involved to be removed. No details have been released at this stage about any injuries. The […]