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DORSET & WILTSHIRE – Following the announcement of potential closures affecting eight on-call fire stations,…
Witnesses and dashcam footage sought after Weymouth road collision
We are appealing for witnesses or motorists with relevant dashcam footage to come forward following a road traffic collision in Weymouth. A report was received at 3.13pm on Friday 9 January 2026 of a collision involving a red KIA Ceed and a pedestrian at the junction of Portland Road and Parkmead Road. The pedestrian, a […]
Harbour Homecoming: Dorset Seafood Festival Returns to Weymouth’s Waterfront in 2026
After several years away from its traditional setting, the Dorset Seafood Festival is set to make a celebrated return to Weymouth Harbour next summer in what organisers are calling a long-awaited Harbour Homecoming. The much-loved event will take place on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July 2026, bringing the festival back to the historic waterfront […]
England to Clean Up Communities with Deposit Return Scheme for Plastic Bottles and Cans
The UK Government has confirmed that England will introduce a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for plastic bottles and metal cans — a major new environmental initiative designed to cut litter, boost recycling rates and help end the “throwaway society.” (GOV.UK) What Is the Deposit Return Scheme? Under the scheme, people in England buying drinks in […]
Around 400 people gathered in Victoria Square, Portland, this morning for a mass protest
Around 400 people gathered in Victoria Square, Portland, this morning for a mass protest organised by the Stop Portland Incinerator Campaign before marching together to the gates of Portland Port. Protesters filled the square with banners, placards and chants calling for the proposed incinerator project to be halted, citing concerns over air quality, public health, […]
Emergency services test multi-agency response to terrorism on cross-channel ferry
Emergency services and counter-terrorism specialists have carried out a large-scale training exercise to test their response to a major terrorism incident on a Brittany Ferries cross-channel vessel. The operation, hosted in Dorset at the Port of Poole, brought together hundreds of personnel from multiple local and national agencies, including police, ambulance, fire, and maritime partners. […]
Weymouth BID Ranger resigned after suspension for sexual harassment complaint
A Weymouth Business Improvement District (BID) Ranger contracted through an external security firm has been suspended following a complaint of alleged sexual harassment. The ranger, who worked in Weymouth town centre as part of the BID team, was supplied by UDL Security. The company confirmed that it acted immediately after receiving the complaint. In a […]
Weymouth Town Council Approves 10% Precept Rise for 2026–27 Budget
Weymouth Town Council last night approved its 2026–27 budget, which includes a 10% increase in the town precept following a closely contested vote in the council chamber. Councillors voted 17 in favour of the increase, with five voting against and one abstention, signalling clear but not unanimous support for the higher levy on local taxpayers. […]
Is It Real or AI — Can We Really Trust Our Eyes? In an age where technology evolves faster than our ability to understand it, a new question has begun to shape how we see the world: Is what we’re seeing real, or is it AI? Our eyes, once considered reliable witnesses to reality, are […]
Security Guard Appears in Court Over Alleged Assault at Weymouth Store
A security guard employed by a national retailer in Weymouth town centre appeared at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court today charged with assault by beating following an incident involving a 15-year-old boy. The court heard that the alleged incident took place on 4 June 2025 inside the retailer’s store. Prosecutors allege that three youths were involved in […]
Weymouth man appears in court over indecent images offences
A 19-year-old man from Weymouth appeared at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 14 January charged with multiple offences relating to indecent images of children. Coby Roper pleaded guilty to six counts of making and distributing indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child. The court heard that the offences involved more than 1,500 images and videos […]