Weymouth
Rough Sleeper Numbers Fall Across Dorset in 2025
New figures released by Dorset Council show a slight reduction in rough sleeping across the county in 2025, offering cautious optimism amid rising numbers nationally. Latest Snapshot Figures: The annual rough sleeping snapshot recorded 14 people sleeping rough in the Dorset Council area in 2025. This is down from 15 in 2024 and represents the […]
A 75-year-old man has appeared in court charged with a series of alleged sexual offences against children.
Tom Grubb, of Weymouth, appeared before Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on February 25. The court heard he faces six charges under the Sexual Offences Act 2003. They include assault of a girl under 13 by penetration, assault of a girl under 13 by touching, and engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity as a person aged 18 or […]
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 […]
Deadline approachs for community grants.
Community groups and organisations across Weymouth are being encouraged to act quickly as the deadline for the latest round of community grants from Weymouth Town Council draws near. The council is inviting applications from local groups that could benefit from a funding boost to help support and enhance their work within the community. Whether delivering […]
Officers from Weymouth and Portland Neighbourhood Policing Team seize van following suspicious activity
Officers from the Weymouth and Portland Neighbourhood Team spotted a silver Ford Transit van driving towards Weymouth this afternoon along Portland Beach Road. The vehicle has been of interest to Dorset police for some time. When officers attempted to engage with the driver, he was not keen to speak with them and quickly turned off […]
Residents across Weymouth are being reminded that there is still time to take part in the Weymouth Town Council Community Survey
Residents across Weymouth are being reminded that there is still time to take part in the Weymouth Town Council Community Survey, with the deadline for responses set for Sunday 1 March. The Town Council is encouraging as many people as possible to share their views on a wide range of local services and facilities. Topics […]
Dorset Police Chief Constable to Retire This Summer After More Than 33 Years’ Service
After more than 33 years of distinguished service in policing, including three years as Chief Constable of Dorset Police, Amanda Pearson has announced her intention to retire this summer. Chief Constable Amanda Pearson said: “It has been both an honour and a privilege to lead the Force in the county where I live. With enormous […]
Person Centred Care in Name Only? A Growing Concern in Weymouth and Portland
Person centred care is now the accepted language of adult social care. It appears in council strategies, inspection frameworks and public assurances. We are told it is the foundation of modern care. But for many providers working across Weymouth and Portland there is a growing concern. The system that champions person centred care may in […]
There Is Another Side to This Story
Voices from Families, Staff and Friends of Ingleside Care Home Following recent media coverage regarding Ingleside Care Home in Weymouth, many families, former staff members and local residents have stepped forward to share a different perspective — one grounded not in headlines or regulatory terminology, but in lived experience. For decades, Ingleside has been home […]
Man to Appear in Court Following Rape Investigation in Weymouth
A 63-year-old man is due to appear in court in connection with a reported rape in Weymouth following what detectives have described as a detailed and extensive investigation. Dorset Police said officers received a report at 10.37pm on Sunday 18 February 2024 expressing concern for the welfare of a woman in her 20s in the […]