Community
Weymouth Councillor Continues Push for Action on Marsh Drug Dealing Concerns
Weymouth councillor Alex Fuhrmann has provided an update on efforts to tackle concerns about alleged drug dealing and anti-social behaviour on the Marsh following a strong public response to a recent social media post. The councillor said he had received a significant number of comments and personal experiences from residents after raising concerns about the […]
Police Appeal After Indecent Exposure Incident in Weymouth
Officers are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of indecent exposure in Weymouth. The incident was reported to have happened near the bus stop by Littlemoor Shopping Centre on Littlemoor Road at around 12.30pm on Friday 15 May 2026. A woman in her 20s was walking in the area when she noticed a […]
Dorset Community Groups Invited to Apply for New Round of Capital Funding
Community organisations across Dorset are being encouraged to apply for a new round of funding designed to help local projects expand, improve facilities, and deliver long-term benefits for residents. Dorset Council has opened Round 7 of its Capital Leverage Fund, offering grants between £1,000 and £25,000 to not-for-profit groups working to improve community spaces and […]
Weymouth Town Council invites expressions of interest for a vacant community building in Wyke Regis
A new opportunity is opening up for local groups and businesses in Weymouth, as Weymouth Town Council invites expressions of interest for a vacant community building in Wyke Regis. The property is located at Wyke Gardens on Portland Road and could soon become a valuable hub for community activity or enterprise. The council is keen […]
Housing Allocation Controversy: Should Afghan Families Be Prioritised Over Long-Waiting LocalResidents?
The recent Cabinet decision under the Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF) 4 has reignited a deeply contentious debate: should Afghan refugee families be prioritised for housing over local residents who have, in many cases, waited years on housing lists? Under the LAHF4 scheme, Dorset Council has approved £662,000 in capital funding alongside £4,796 in revenue […]
At our Asda store in Weymouth, one colleague is proving that a smile really can make all the difference.
Sam, 33, is a familiar and much-loved face on the shop floor at Asda Weymouth, where he’s been delighting customers since 2018. With his bubbly personality, helpful manner and unwaveringly positive outlook on life, it’s no surprise he’s regularly praised by shoppers. One of his regular customers was so impressed by Sam’s friendly approach that […]