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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 […]
Dorset Council Sparks Outrage Over Black Dog Seating Row
A Weymouth pub says it could lose more than four hours of its existing outside seating hours following an objection from Dorset Council Highways. The Black Dog on St Mary Street has publicly raised concerns over the future of its pavement seating after submitting an application to renew its existing pavement licence. According to the […]
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, […]
TikTok Prank Videos Filmed in Weymouth Asda Spark Debate Over Treatment of Retail Workers
A series of TikTok prank videos filmed inside Asda in Weymouth has sparked debate over whether the content is harmless entertainment or an example of anti-social behaviour that unfairly targets retail staff. The videos, which appear to have been recorded using Meta smart glasses, show content creators entering the supermarket and attempting to purchase unusual […]
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 […]
Multiple Scooters Issued Parking Tickets During Weymouth Scooter Rally
A number of scooter riders attending the annual Weymouth Scooter Rally returned to find parking penalty notices attached to their vehicles after parking along the town’s seafront. Photographs shared on social media show several scooters with yellow penalty notices affixed to their handlebars while parked in bays near the Esplanade, prompting discussion among attendees and […]