Temporary Closure of Mercery Road in Weymouth Announced
Dorset Council has confirmed that a section of Mercery Road in Weymouth will be temporarily closed in January 2026 to allow essential works to take place. The closure is being implemented under Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and is required to maintain safety for both workers and road users while construction […]
Dorset Police Seize Record Numbers of Illegal E-Bikes and E-Scooters in Crackdown on Anti-Social Behaviour
Dorset Police have seized almost 230 illegal electric vehicles this year in what they describe as the Force’s strongest response yet to growing public concern about the anti-social and dangerous use of e-bikes and e-scooters. Across 2025 so far, officers have confiscated 99 illegal e-bikes, including high-powered scramblers and Sur-Rons, along with 128 illegal e-scooters […]
Former Tesco Employee Remanded in Custody Over Indecent Child Images
Concerns have been raised regarding public safety and corporate oversight after an employee was charged with multiple child sexual offences, was permitted to continue working at a local supermarket for months following his initial court appearance. The defendant appeared at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on 31 August, charged with possessing 245 prohibited images of a child. […]