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Air Dorset 107.2FM has confirmed that its brand new studios in Weymouth town centre are nearing completion, with an official opening date set for Monday 11 May 2026 at 10:00am The date has been carefully chosen as it marks the 13th anniversary of Air Dorset first broadcasting on FM, making the occasion both a celebration of the station’s history and a major step forward for its future. In a significant honour for the station and the town, Michael Dooley the Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset, the King’s official representative has confirmed he will officially open AIR’S, new purpose built studio’s

Person dies on railway line between Bournemouth and Brockenhurst A person has tragically died on the railway line on the route between Weymouth and London Waterloo. Officers from British Transport Police confirmed they were called to New Milton railway station at around 11.10am on Thursday 5 March following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

A stronger crackdown on illegal waste dumping has resulted in a significant increase in fines for fly-tipping across Dorset. Data published by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) shows that local authorities in England dealt with 1.26 million fly-tipping incidents during 2024–2025, a nine per cent rise compared with the previous year.Across the South West, there were 55,349 reported cases, representing an 8.1 per cent increase.In contrast, figures from Dorset Council show the county experienced a decline in incidents.

Residents have expressed shock and disappointment after vandals smashed 16 windows at public toilets on Weymouth’s seafront during the early hours.The damage occurred at the town council’s unisex toilet block located beneath the Beach Office on the Esplanade. Weymouth Town Council confirmed that the incident was captured on CCTV and the footage has been passed to Dorset Police as part of their investigation.

A man has sadly died following a medical incident on Weymouth seafront. Emergency services were called to The Esplanade on Monday evening (March 2) after reports that a man required urgent medical attention. Police officers and paramedics attended the scene shortly after 5pm

Emergency services responded to an incident on Weymouth seafront last night. Police officers and ambulance crews were called to the scene, where a cordon was established near a bus. It is understood that paramedics were treating a medical incident which occurred on board the bus.

Weymouth and Portland are setting their sights on a new cultural milestone after jointly holding the Dorset Towns of Culture 2025 title, which delivered more than 200 events across the two communities. Now, the towns are looking ahead to a bid for the National Towns of Culture 2028 title, with plans to also involve Chickerell. The proposed joint bid would highlight the cultural diversity and collaborative spirit of the wider area.

A35 near Bere Regis closed after HGV overturns on road

Train services between Weymouth and London Waterloo are set to remain disrupted until Friday due to ongoing signalling problems.

A 38-year-old man has been sent for trial after appearing in court charged with 11 child sex offences, among them two counts of rape. Andrew Stuart Ball appeared before Weymouth Magistrates’ Court on Friday, February 20. He is accused of two counts of raping a girl, as well as two counts of sexual assault by touching a girl. The charges also allege two offences of causing a child to view images of sexual activity, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, two counts of causing a female child to take part in sexual activity, voyeurism by recording a private act, and causing

Residents in Portland say they are deeply concerned following reports that Tesco plans to reduce the number of staffed checkouts at its local store, leaving just two manned tills in operation while expanding self-checkout machines.

Today marks a landmark moment for the station with the launch of a brand new website, the debut of AIR Xtra and the announcement that the station is in the process of transitioning its name to AIR Dorset.

Lloyd Hatton has said ministers are preparing to “rapidly beef up” restrictions on executive bonuses at underperforming water companies, following his campaign to close loopholes in the Government’s existing ban.

A door supervisor who kept working after his licence expired – and the director of the company that sent him out to venues – have both been convicted.

After more than 33 years in policing – including the past three as Chief Constable of Dorset Police – Amanda Pearson has confirmed she will retire this summer.