South Dorset MP Lloyd Hatton has welcomed the repair of a broken door at Weymouth train station after raising the issue with South Western Railway.
In a video online, he described the fix as a “small win” and says he’ll now push for a fully working toilet at the station.
The rail operator has been thanked for taking swift action.
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Dorset residents will pay more towards policing after plans to increase the police share of council tax were approved.
The rise means an average Band D household will pay an extra £15 a year from April.
Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick says the increase is needed due to funding pressures, while Dorset Police say it will help protect services despite further savings still being required.
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A yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for Dorset, including Weymouth and Portland, from midday until midnight. Heavy showers could bring localised flooding, difficult driving conditions and delays to bus and train services. Residents are advised to check travel plans, prepare for possible power interruptions, and keep up to date with the latest forecasts.
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Plans have been submitted for a third BT Street Hub in Weymouth.
The latest proposal would see the unit placed outside the railway Station.
The scheme follows earlier proposals for similar installations on St Mary Street and along the Esplanade.
Planning documents state that the hubs would provide free public Wi-Fi alongside access to USB charging points and an emergency assistance button.
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A well-known Weymouth town centre pub could soon be operating under a new name.
Plans have been submitted to Dorset Council to change The Golden Lion to The Tin Cat.
Pub operator Greene King is seeking approval for new signage, updated lighting and a full exterior repaint of the St Edmund Street premises.
Public consultation on the proposals is open until early March.
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Weymouth residents are being invited to step back to the sounds of the 60s and 70s for the Mayor of Weymouth’s charity disco.
The event at The Centenary Club will raise money for Weldmar Hospicecare.
Fancy dress is optional, with prizes for the best outfits, and organisers hope the evening will bring the community together for music, dancing and fundraising.
The charity event takes place on Friday the 10th of April.
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Residents, charities and young people came together at Bowleaze Cove yesterday to mark Time to Talk Day, encouraging open conversations about mental health.
Dorset Mind and Dorset Tea met at the area’s Chatty Bench, designed as a welcoming space for people to stop, connect and talk.
Organisers say simple conversations can make a big difference in tackling stigma and supporting wellbeing.
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Dorset Council’s leader says support remains in place for communities affected by flooding across the county.
Councillor Nick Ireland says recent weeks have been incredibly tough, with groundwater levels at historic highs causing road closures and disruption to homes and businesses.
Council crews continue to clear drains and manage risks, while plans are being developed for longer-term investment to improve Dorset’s flood resilience.
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