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Weymouth-born Lesley Langley won Miss World in 1965
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (625+ words) A young woman born in Weymouth made history when she was crowned Miss World in 1965. Blonde Lesley Langley, who was born in Weymouth, was only the third woman from England to win the Miss World title in the 60s. She lived…...
Leopards 'excited' to get T20 campaign underway after 50 over disappointment
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (278+ words) DORSET's cricketers are 'excited' to get their T20 campaign underway has they look to go one step further after reaching last season's final. The county cricket side enjoyed a hugely successful campaign last year. Not only were they crowned champions in…...
Town centre problems 'holding back growth of literary festival"
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (457+ words) THE GROWTH of Dorchester’s annual Literary Festival is being held back by a lack of a suitable large venue in the county town and parking problems. Town councillors have been told that most events are fully booked, although organisers could…...
The top chef putting Mauritian food on the menu
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (545+ words) A talented chef who has put Mauritian food back on the menu has credited her early days in Weymouth as central to her success. Sarah Nubeebuckus-Jones, co-owner of The Roebuck in Winchester and its The Little Mauritian Kitchen, talks cooking…...
Earth hour gathering returning to Dorset
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (173+ words) Earth Hour returns tonight, Saturday, March 28, with an event being held in Dorset that offers a simple but powerful moment for people across the world to come together in support of the planet. Known as the annual lights off event,…...
New endurance challenge to launch in south west
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (345+ words) Adventure seekers and trail runners across the South-West are being challenged to take on a brand-new test of endurance this autumn. The Dartmoor Beast launches in support of Devon charity, Hospiscare. Taking place on Sunday 27 September 2026, this brand-new event will…...
A31 partially closed following 'crash and car fire"
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (106+ words) A road was partially closed following a crash and car fire. One lane of the A31 east bound between The Mount and Hightown Hill has been closed following the incident this morning. According to reports, traffic was queuing for approximately four…...
Walking festival to return with inspiring new routes
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (260+ words) The Dorchester Walking Festival is set to return in 2026. Following the success of the 2025 event, organisers have announced that the festival will take place from May 2 to 10, 2026, welcoming walkers from across the UK and beyond. The programme will feature a…...
Weymouth Family Matters Baby Bank born out of desperate need
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (801+ words) WEYMOUTH and Portland remains one of the most socially deprived areas in England with one in three children living in poverty. Those are the headline statistics that prompted the birth of a new charity in the town. Family Matters was…...
Litter Free Dorset summit set for Shire Hall, Dorchester
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (211+ words) An event is set to bring together environmental leaders, local authorities, community groups, and businesses to tackle litter and champion sustainable solutions across Dorset. Litter Free Dorset's annual Summit 2026 is taking place on Wednesday, January 16, 2026 at the Shire Hall Museum…...