Local News
Video of Weymouth stabbing reportedly circulating on social media
Footage believed to show the aftermath of a stabbing in Weymouth has reportedly begun circulating on social media, following an incident we previously reported on. The incident, which is currently under investigation by Dorset Police, took place on Thursday evening (16 April 2026) near the junction of Dorchester Road and Melcombe Avenue. Emergency services were […]
Students offered antibiotics after meningitis B cases confirmed in Weymouth
Students from schools across Weymouth are today being offered antibiotics and vaccinations following confirmed cases of meningitis B, health officials have said. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed three cases in total — two linked to Budmouth Academy and one at Wey Valley School. As a precautionary measure, all pupils in years 7 […]
APPEAL: Witnesses sought following racially aggravated incident on Weymouth bus
Officers from Dorset Police are continuing to investigate a report of a racially aggravated public order offence on a bus in Weymouth and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. The incident was reported to have occurred at around 4pm on Thursday 19 March 2026, when a female teenager boarded the […]
Two Men Charged Following Coordinated Drug Warrants in Ferndown
Two men have been charged and are due to appear in court after police carried out coordinated drug raids in the Ferndown area. Officers from Dorset Police executed two warrants on the morning of Friday 10 April 2026 at adjoining addresses along Ringwood Road in Longham, near Ferndown. The operation was led by the local […]
Dorset Police Inspector Dismissed for Misconduct
Detective Inspector Mark Portelli has been sacked without notice and placed on the national police barred list following a public misconduct hearing, after a panel found he attempted to exploit his rank to influence door staff and junior colleagues during an off-duty incident. A serving Dorset Police detective inspector has been dismissed without notice after […]
Unauthorised music event near East Lulworth dispersed following police action
Officers from Dorset Police have successfully dispersed an unauthorised music event near East Lulworth following sustained and robust intervention. The incident was first reported at approximately 11.45pm on Saturday 4 April 2026. It is believed that around 2,000 people attended the gathering, with more than 100 vehicles present in the surrounding area. Police remained on-site […]
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 […]