Weymouth
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 […]
Dorset Police are investigating an assault in Weymouth after a 19-year-old man was reportedly stabbed on Thursday evening.
Officers were called at 9.16pm on 16 April 2026 to reports of an incident near the junction of Dorchester Road and Melcombe Avenue. It was reported that the victim had sustained a suspected stab wound during the assault. Emergency services attended the scene and the injured man was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries […]
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 […]
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 […]
Proposed Seafront Apartment Scheme Submitted for Weymouth Promenade
A new residential development comprising 50 two-bedroom apartments has been proposed for a prominent site along the Esplanade in Weymouth, Dorset, marking one of the more substantial regeneration opportunities on the town’s seafront in recent years. The scheme, currently at pre-application stage, would see the redevelopment of an existing plot along the promenade to deliver […]
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 […]
New Raffle Launches with £250 Top Prize to Support Local Weymouth Shop
A brand-new raffle has officially launched this morning at Artisan Island, located on St Thomas Street in Weymouth, offering supporters the chance to win £250 to spend on anything of their choice—whether that means investing in a striking large crystal, a majestic dragon ornament, or a selection of smaller treasures. Organisers say the raffle is […]
Nominations Now Open for the Mayor’s Community Awards 2026
Residents across Weymouth are being encouraged to put forward the town’s unsung heroes as nominations officially open for the 2026 Mayor’s Community Awards. The Mayor of Weymouth, Caroline Nickinson, is inviting members of the public to recognise individuals and groups who go above and beyond to support others and make a positive difference in the […]