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Free family activities at Blandford Leisure Centre’s 30th birthday bash

Blandford Leisure Centre is hosting a community fun day on Friday 30 August. The free event is being hosted in honour of Blandford Leisure Centre’s 30th anniversary and will welcome…

Dorchester Man Caught in Child Predator Sting by Online Child Protection Team

A 43-year-old man from Dorchester, identified as Simon Silvester, has been apprehended following a sting operation orchestrated by a child protection team known as The UK Database. The group, which…

High-Speed Crash Closes A353 Near Osmington Hill.

A dramatic high-speed crash late last night resulted in the temporary closure of the A353 near Osmington Hill. The incident, involving a silver Ford Mondeo, occurred around 21:15 PM, drawing…

Sharky’s Fun Factory in Weymouth Permanently Closes Its Doors

Weymouth’s beloved soft play area, Sharky’s Fun Factory, has permanently closed. The facility, located on Albany Road within the Granby Industrial Estate, made the unexpected announcement via social media earlier…

Home Office Announces Bibby Stockholm Barge Contract Will Not Be Renewed In January 2025

The Home Office has declared that the contract for the Bibby Stockholm barge, currently housing asylum seekers off the coast of Dorset, will not be renewed beyond January 2025. This…

Fire on Sunnyside Road in Weymouth: Suspected Arson Leads to One Arrest

A fire broke out on Sunnyside Road this morning, prompting a swift response from local fire crews and police officers. Dorset Police and Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Services…

Biker Injured in Crash That Closed Major Weymouth Route

Weymouth, Dorset – A motorcyclist has been injured in a collision that temporarily closed a key route in Weymouth this morning. The incident, which involved a motorcycle and a car,…

Dorset Social Group Reaches 13,000 Members, Helping Adults Connect Post-Pandemic

“Take The Plunge” In a response to the social isolation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dorset 20’s and 30’s Social Group (DSG) has rapidly grown into a vibrant…

BREAKING NEWS – Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces General election

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has held a press conference at 10 Downing Street. The prime minister has informed the cabinet that he will dissolve the parliament next week. In the…

Hot Meals Service Closure Sparks Concern Among Vulnerable Users for Future

Weymouth’s Only “Hot” Meals on Wheels Service Closes Abruptly, Leaving Elderly Customers in Need St Judes Catering Services Limited, operating also as The Dorset Pie Company, abruptly ceased operations on…