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Urgent Appeal to Find Missing 12-Year-Old Kayden in Poole
Dorset Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate a missing 12-year-old boy from Poole. Kayden was reported missing after he failed to return home as expected on the evening of Friday, 29 May 2026. He is described as being around five feet four inches tall with black hair and was last seen wearing […]
Supporting Local Matters: Weymouth Café Celebrates First Anniversary
Independent businesses are the heartbeat of towns like Weymouth, bringing character, community spirit and local jobs to the high street. One business celebrating a major milestone this year is Scott’s Kitchen, which marked its first anniversary on 14 April after opening its doors at 10 Gloucester Street. Over the past year, the family-run café has […]
A Breaking Point for a Weymouth Independent: The Story Behind the Struggle
A heartfelt and deeply personal statement has revealed the mounting pressures behind one of Weymouth’s independent retail ventures, as its owner confirms that Alex—one of the driving forces behind the business—has stepped away. The announcement paints a stark picture of the realities faced by small businesses operating under sustained financial strain, declining participation, and personal […]
Weymouth Asda Team Steps Up for Tickled Pink’s 30th Anniversary
On Thursday 7th May, colleagues from Asda stores across the region will be lacing up their walking shoes for a meaningful cause — and the Weymouth team will be right at the heart of it. Representing the Asda Weymouth store, General Store Manager Wayne, Area Manager Tom, and colleague Becca will take on a 15-mile […]
Greenhill Rafts Shelved for 2026 as Safety Concerns Prompt Review
The future of the much-loved swimming rafts at Greenhill Beach has been put on hold after Weymouth Town Council agreed not to reinstall them for the 2026 season. The decision follows what councillors described as “careful consideration” of legal advice from a specialist health and safety firm. Based on that guidance, the council’s committee accepted […]
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 […]
EV-olution: Dorset’s Journey to a Greener Future
A landmark initiative is set to transform how people charge electric vehicles (EVs) across Dorset, heralding a major step forward in the county’s transition to cleaner, more sustainable transport. Dorset Council, in partnership with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, has unveiled EV-olution — a multi-million-pound programme to install thousands of on-street electric vehicle chargepoints across […]
A Swift Service, But at What Cost? – A Review of The William Henry, Weymouth
Visited Thursday 29th January, 2:20pm On a chilly Thursday afternoon in Weymouth, we paid a visit to The William Henry, a popular Wetherspoon pub, arriving at approximately 2:00pm as a group of six. Ordering was done via the app — a seamless and increasingly preferred method for many diners — and the initial signs were […]
DINO WEEK IN WEYMOUTH
This February Half Term, Weymouth is going full Jurassic – and you’re invited! From messy science fun and creative workshops to trails, films and fantastic prizes, Dino Week is packed with prehistoric adventures for explorers of all ages. Get ready to create it, squish it, paint it and explore it as the town transforms into […]
Crash at Weymouth Asda Junction Sparks Renewed Safety Fears
A two-car crash at the Asda Junction in Weymouth has once again raised concerns about safety at the busy crossroads. The collision happened at around 1.26 pm today. Police attended the scene and arranged for one of the vehicles involved to be removed. No details have been released at this stage about any injuries. The […]