Dorset
Why We Celebrate Easter, Good Friday, and Easter Monday
Easter is one of the most important celebrations in the Christian calendar. It is a time when Christians remember the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The events of Easter are central to the beliefs of Christianity and are marked over a long weekend that includes Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday. What […]
Outrage as Weymouth Man Avoids Prison After Creating Hundreds of Indecent Images
A 21-year-old man from Weymouth has sparked outrage after dodging jail despite creating and sharing hundreds of the most serious indecent images of children. Coby Roper, of Canberra Crescent in Littlemoor, admitted six offences involving the making and distribution of sickening pseudo-images. The charges included three counts of making indecent images across categories A, B […]
Public appeal as officers search for man who escaped from lawful custody
Officers carrying out extensive searches to locate a man who escaped from lawful custody are appealing for information from the public to help find him. Dorset Police received a report at 5.28pm on Thursday 2 April 2026 that 32-year-old Jason Evans had made off from a prisoner transport vehicle in Poole Road in Poole. Officers […]
Join in with the fun at Tumbledown’s Family Spring Event
Families across Weymouth are being invited to celebrate the season at a special spring event packed with activities for all ages. The Family Spring Event will take place at Tumbledown Community Growspace on Friday 10 April from 10am to 1pm, offering a lively programme of animal-themed fun designed to bring the community together during the […]
Next of Kin Appeal – Bryn Lloyd-Burton
The Coroner for Dorset is appealing for the public’s help to locate the next of kin of a man from Poole. Bryn Lloyd-Burton, aged 46, sadly passed away at his home address in Cinnamon Lane on Friday, 27 March 2026. Authorities have confirmed that his death is not being treated as suspicious, and there are […]
Easter Appeal a Resounding Success
The spirit of community was on full display today as the Artisan Island and Tide Times Easter Appeal delivered a heartwarming boost to local families. Earlier today, Weymouth Foodbank gratefully received two boxes of Easter eggs alongside a generous collection of additional chocolate donations gathered at Artisan Island. The colourful haul of treats will be […]
New Attraction Lights Up Weymouth Town Centre
A long-empty unit in the heart of Weymouth has been brought back to life with the opening of a vibrant new indoor attraction. Our field reporter Jake Brewer recently visited Glowballs, located on St Thomas Street at the former Iceland site, which had stood vacant since 2021. The new venue is aiming to breathe fresh […]
Charity Appeal Targeted in Shocking Theft
Artisan Island has been left reeling after a distressing incident that has shaken both staff and the wider community. The independent shop, known for supporting local makers and vulnerable artisans, has revealed that its Tide Times Joint Easter Appeal donation box — set up to provide Easter eggs for disadvantaged children through Weymouth Foodbank — […]
Police appeal to identify man following reported sexual assaults in Weymouth
Officers investigating reports of sexual assault in Weymouth have released an image of a man they would like to identify. Dorset Police said the incident involves a woman in her 30s who was staying in the town between Sunday 3 August and Monday 4 August 2025. During that time, she spent several hours in the […]
UPDATE: No third-party involvement found in North Dorset death investigation
Detectives have concluded their investigation into the death of a 23-year-old man whose body was discovered in North Dorset earlier this year. Emergency services were called to Newton Hill, near Sturminster Newton, at approximately 12.45pm on Saturday 24 May 2025, where the body of a man was located. He was later formally identified as a […]