Dorset's cross-Channel links grow stronger in moving ceremony
LINKS between Dorchester and its French twin-town of Bayeux are expected to stay strong. The two towns have been officially linked for 65 years with a recent visit to France by the Dorchester-Bayeux ...
Excitement brews for Weymouth Octoberfest beer festival
The West Dorset Campaign for Real Ale's (CAMRA) Weymouth Octoberfest is set to take place at Weymouth Pavilion on Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5. The event will be split into four different ...
Weymouth care home residents unveil bar during fundraiser
A care home in Weymouth has unveiled its very own bar during a fundraising event for a local group. Residents at Anning House, on Cross Road, pulled their first pints at the newly created ‘Jurassic ...
John (Jack) David Griffiths
David A celebration of Jack's life will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Thursday 17th October at 1.00pm. Black ...
Susan Joan Axford
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Geoffrey Norman TAYLOR
TAYLOR Geoffrey Norman 'Geoff' Passed away peacefully on the 26th September 2024, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Sue. A much-loved father to ...
Green light for 'illegal' Dorset community hub and café
A CAFÉ and community hub has been unanimously approved for the Mampitts area of Shaftesbury – despite claims the application is “illegal”.
Sherborne potter teacher gets new thumb replacement surgery
Leading consultant, orthopaedic surgeon Alison Edwards, who specialises in hand surgeries, performed the procedure, known as Trapeziometacarpal joint replacement, at the Practice Plus Group Hospital ...
Works approved to repair crumbling historic wall in Dorchester
WORK has been approved to repair a section of historic wall around the northern corner of County Hall, close to the Roman Town House.
Fruit fly brain map ‘could help shed light on how humans think and behave’
Scientists have mapped every single nerve cell of an adult fruit fly brain with the aim to understand more about how humans think and behave. It is the first time a wiring diagram has been created of ...
Arne Slot not satisfied despite record-setting start to life at Liverpool
Head coach Arne Slot insists he wants to be remembered for “more special things” than setting the record for the best start by a Liverpool boss. The Dutchman became the first at the club to win eight ...
One million people who never regularly smoked now vape in England – study
The increase was largely driven by young adults, with an estimated 14 of 18 to 24-year-olds who never regularly smoked now vaping, researchers say.