Dorset
Police Appeal to Locate Missing 34-Year-Old Kasha
Dorset Police are appealing to the public for information to help locate 34-year-old Kasha, who has been reported missing. Kasha was last seen in the Old Orchard area at around 2.30am on Saturday, 5 September 2026. She is described as approximately 5ft 6ins tall, of medium build, with blonde/brown hair and tattoos. At the time […]
FLAGS REMOVED AT DAWN: Weymouth erupts in anger as controversial Union Flags taken down
Controversial Union Flags which had appeared around Weymouth were removed by Dorset Council at around 6am this morning — sparking an immediate public backlash. The removal has prompted a heated reaction online, with more than 100 comments appearing in less than an hour, many condemning the council’s decision. The flags had become the centre of […]
THE DEADLY DANGER BEHIND DORSET’S URBAN EXPLORATION CRAZE
Crumbling buildings. Hidden shafts. Asbestos. Unstable floors. And now a new generation is joining the rush for the perfect shot. It looks like an adventure. Abandoned buildings, forgotten tunnels and derelict sites are being explored and filmed for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube — with dramatic footage attracting thousands of views. But behind the views, likes […]
Final Weymouth summer fireworks display to light up the bay this Bank Holiday Monday
Weymouth’s summer season of traditional fireworks will come to a spectacular end on Bank Holiday Monday, with thousands expected to gather along the seafront for the final display of the summer. The fireworks will take place on Monday, 31 August, with the display scheduled to begin at 9.30pm. The fireworks will be launched from a […]
Poole rapist jailed for seven years after victim’s courageous report
A man who raped a woman known to him on two occasions in Poole has been jailed for seven years. Stephen Dorris, 63, of Poole, was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on Tuesday 11 August 2026 after being found guilty of two counts of rape following a trial. The court heard that the offences took […]
Look Up! Rare Partial Solar Eclipse to Grace Dorset Skies Tomorrow
Skywatchers across Dorset are in for a spectacular treat tomorrow evening Wednesday, 12 August as a rare partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK. The event will be the most significant solar eclipse seen from Britain in more than a decade, with around 94–96% of the Sun expected to be covered in Dorset, […]
Police appeal after woman reported entering the sea in Weymouth
Police are urgently appealing for information after a woman was seen entering the sea from Weymouth Esplanade late on Saturday evening and is believed not to have returned. Dorset Police received a report at 11.05pm on Saturday 8 August from a member of the public who raised concerns for the welfare of a woman seen […]
£150 Reward Offered as Family Appeals for Return of Beloved Toy Orangutan ‘Mango’
A desperate mother has offered a £150 reward in a heartfelt appeal to help reunite her nine-year-old daughter with her beloved toy orangutan, “Mango”, after he was lost at the Accident & Emergency Department of Dorchester Hospital. Michelle shared an emotional Facebook post asking members of the public to check whether they may have seen […]
Weymouth Celebrates as Four Parks and Gardens Earn Prestigious Green Flag Awards
Four of Weymouth’s most popular parks and gardens are set to proudly fly the internationally recognised Green Flag Award after being recognised for their outstanding quality and management. Weymouth Town Council has announced that The Nothe Gardens has secured the prestigious accolade for the first time, joining Greenhill Gardens, Sandsfoot Gardens and Radipole Park and […]
BREAKING: Fire crews tackling blaze near SEA LIFE Centre in Weymouth
Emergency services are currently responding to a fire close to the SEA LIFE Centre and Weymouth Skatepark in Greenhill, Weymouth. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters were called at 3.45pm this afternoon following reports of a fire affecting electrical infrastructure, which subsequently spread to nearby trees and bushes. Crews from Weymouth, Dorchester […]