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Astronaut Tim Peake to bring latest tour to Dorset
Astronaut Tim Peake is bringing his latest tour to Dorset. The British astronaut is set to visit the Bournemouth Pavilion on Wednesday, September 17, as part of his nationwide tour, Astronauts: The ...
Second part of pictures Thomas Hardye School Sixth Form Ball
HERE is the second part of the pictures from the Thomas Hardye Sixth Form Ball 2025. The Dorchester school's memorable evening for Year 13 leavers took place at the Weymouth and Portland National ...
Churchfitters back at Osmington Village Hall with folk night
A folk band with a unique sound and stage presence is set to perform in Dorset. On Sunday, August 10, The Churchfitters will play at the Osmington Village Hall. Tickets are now available for £15 and ...
Expert urges to make gardens more bee-friendly
A plant expert is calling on people to help protect pollinators by making gardens more bee-friendly. Kathryn Crouch, plant team leader at Haskins Garden Centres, is encouraging the public to take ...
Casterbridge Male Voice Choir to perform in Dorchester
The Casterbridge Male Voice Choir will present their concert titled 'In the Mood' on Wednesday, July 23, at 7pm. The concert will feature songs such as Blue Moon , South Pacific , The Dam Busters ...
Dorset walk: Ringmoor stroll with views to the Isle of Wight
Have a go at this short Dorset walk offering extensive views as far as the Isle of Wight. On the southern slopes of Okeford Hill, sited just below the crest of the Wessex Ridgeway, are the clear ...
Free guided walk at Lodmoor Country Park in Weymouth
On Tuesday, September 16, at 5.30pm, people are encouraged to meet at the children's play area for a guided walk around Lodmoor Country Park. Led by local naturalist Bob Ford, the free event promises ...
Weymouth woman's struggle to become the first female referee
AS the England Women contest another Euros final as holders tomorrow, we take a look at a Weymouth woman’s lengthy, hard-fought struggle to become football’s first female referee. With tortoiseshell ...
Dorchester Poverty Action charity coffee morning raises £1k
Dorchester Poverty Action’s charity coffee morning raised over £1,000 to help local families in DT1 & DT2. Next fundraiser: Martinstown ...
Art in Poundbury announce second year of Art in Sunflowers
A popular art competition which will see painters take to a field of sunflowers to paint the day away to raise money for a worthy cause returns ...
10 planning applications passed by Weymouth Town Council
Here are 10 planning applications have been supported by Weymouth Town Council. Plans to transform a post office into a restaurant were amongst applications given the green light at a the recent ...