Dorset News

11/01/2026

New figures released by Dorset Police under the Freedom of Information Act show the force has recorded a significant number of tool theft reports over the past year, with only a small proportion of stolen tools recovered.

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11/01/2026

Last night, officers from Weymouth and Portland Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) arrested two persons for burglary related offences.

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11/01/2026

🌊 Weymouth is changing – but its story is still written by the sea.
From harbour bridges to historic forts, here’s what’s shaping the town as 2026 approaches. 👇

https://air1072.com/local-news/sun-sea-and-scaffolding-weymouth-readies-itself-for-another-busy-year/

11/01/2026

❄️ It might be winter in Weymouth right now, but we all know what summer really looks like…
Long days on the beach, sand between your toes and fish and chips eaten straight from the paper

🏖️The sound of the harbour bridge lifting, boats drifting in and out, and ice creams melting faster than you can eat them 🍦⚓

Kids splashing in the shallows, deckchairs lining the Esplanade, and that moment when the sun starts to drop and the whole bay turns golden 🌅

Summer in Weymouth isn’t just a season — it’s a feeling. And even on the coldest days, it never feels that far away 💙

10/01/2026

A local Weymouth Pub has put up a sticker in its window.

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10/01/2026

A caravan owner has spoken of his shock and distress after a break-in at his caravan left thousands of pounds worth of damage and stolen property, describing the incident as a “deeply upsetting invasion” of a place meant for peace and relaxation.

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10/01/2026

A Bridport man has been arrested

Officers investigating a report of assault in Weymouth town centre are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.   Dorset Police received...

09/01/2026

Residents and visitors are being invited to share their views following the completion of the Rediscovering High Angle Battery project, which has delivered major improvements to one of Dorset’s most significant historic sites. 👇

Public Asked for Feedback as High Angle Battery Project Comes to an End Residents and visitors are being invited to share their views following the...

09/01/2026

Moments before Portland Beach Road closed this morning 💧😱

08/01/2026

PORTLAND BEACH ROAD HAS BEEN CLOSED! ⚠️

No access on or off Portland due to flooding and pebbles on the road! ⛔

UPDATE- NOW OPEN

Image: Gemma Spearing

08/01/2026

100 staff from the council will be on stand-by tonight.

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08/01/2026

⚠️ DORSET BRACES FOR WEATHER MAYHEM AS 'DANGER TO LIFE' WARNING ISSUED ⚠️

Dorset is on high alert as extreme weather threatens to batter the county, with forecasters warning of powerful winds, torrential rain and potential flooding in the coming days.

Coastal towns are expected to take the brunt, with travel disruption and localised power cuts feared. Residents are urged to prepare as conditions could turn dangerous fast.