If you've just been prescribed antibiotics, you might be unsure about whether you can take painkillers alongside them. From time to time, we need to take antibiotics to treat or prevent bacterial infections. Although many minor infections
GAS WORKS that have been five months in the making have been delayed by two weeks. Verwood Road in Three Legged Cross was supposed to reopen to motorists this week but unforeseen circumstances have caused the completion of the works to be delayed
BOSSES at Jet2 have hailed the “truly phenomenal” launch at Bournemouth Airport one month after the major expansion. The low cost package holiday airline will start flying from the county’s airport from April 2025 to 16 sunny destinations across
A main road has been partially blocked due to a broken down lorry. A section of the A35 near Puddletown has been blocked westbound by the vehicle. Around 50ft of the inside lane has been cordoned off by police whilst vehicle recovery is arranged
There has been an increase in the number of parcel thefts being reported. Police are warning that a number of parcels have reportedly been stolen from people’s doorsteps in the Blandford area when left by delivery drivers. Officers are now
Police visited a Weymouth address linked to a number of recent crime and anti-social behaviour reports. Officers from Weymouth and Portland Neighbourhood Policing Team visited a property on Lennox Street yesterday alongside representatives from
Two people were found in possession of suspected stolen items in Dorchester. Officers from Dorchester Neighbourhood Policing Team were out on foot patrols in the town centre when staff at one of the shops informed them of two individuals who they
Police are urging motorists to be mindful of horse riders while driving through Dorset this summer. North Dorset Police has issued advice on their Facebook page on how drivers can stay safe while passing horses on the road. A spokesperson
A British-born musician will be performing in Portland on his first UK tour in 15 years. Wesley Stace, also known as John Wesley Harding, will bring his live show to the Royal Manor Theatre on Monday, May 20 at 7.30pm. Born in Hastings, East
A life-saving charity has started a new fundraising campaign encouraging the community to host their own tea and cake event. Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has recently launched a new fundraising project, ‘Brew for the Crew,’ encouraging friends
A free family festival is returning due to popular demand. Street In The Park is making a comeback to Dorchester’s Borough Gardens on Saturday, May 11 from 2pm-7.30pm. The festival promises to showcase ‘the best local dance and music artists
Dorset rail commuters will have their travel disrupted this weekend due to maintenance work. South Western Railway (SWR) trains running between Weymouth and London, Waterloo on Sunday will terminate at Dorchester due to maintenance work on the
More than two million families have been warned they could be missing out on Council Tax Support worth an average of £1,513 a year. Some households have seen council tax bills increase by ten per cent since the start of April, while the average
BBC Proms is back in 2024 and is set to feature some big name artists including Sam Smith and Florence Welch. The 2024 event is set to feature more than 3000 musicians and will run over eight weeks from July 19 to September 14. There will be
A SCHOOL and a prison have been recognised for helping to power Dorset's emergency fire response. Both HMP Portland and Sherborne Girls School have received awards from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service in recognition of their support
Pension experts have issued a warning to anyone aged between 60 and 70 to take urgent action or risk missing out on the full benefits of a state pension. The deadline to top up your voluntary National Insurance contributions in April 2025.
In the UK there is one pub chain that you can practically find in every corner, no matter how small or big, in a JD Wetherspoon Pub. The pub chain that promises to keep prices down has 805 locations across 609 cities spanning from the near top
A VETERAN of the Second World War and Korean War who served alongside troops from the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps was among those at Weymouth's Anzac Day service. Part of the Esplanade was closed to allow the service to take place yesterday
A STAR of the popular television series the Great British Bake-Off was in Dorchester for a fundraiser. Maggie Richardson, known as Maggie the Seaside Baker, hosted an afternoon of tea and tales at the Dorchester Community Church in Poundbury on
A PENSIONER has appeared in court to deny 11 child sex offences. Michael Tucker, aged 70, appeared in Weymouth Magistrates Court on Thursday, April 24. He is charged with one count of rape, three charges of assault by penetration, two charges
Fewer Dorset families received child benefits last year, new figures show. Across the UK, a record low number received support, following a downward trend since a change to the rules was introduced in 2013. While the amount received by parents
Fans of Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm can now buy a range of products on Amazon Fresh. The Chipping Norton shop in Oxfordshire has become a hotspot for tourists with thousands of fans travelling from across the country to pay a visit.
A THEATRE company that has performed on an island for 60 years has announced it will be leaving. Brownsea Open Air Theatre (BOAT) said it was ‘saddened’ the National Trust had ‘placed us in a situation whereby removing ourselves from the Island
The new owners of an historic Weymouth town centre building have gifted an old pub sign to a family - in exchange for a donation to help tackle food poverty. As reported, DJ Property recently bought the Rectory, a Grade II Listed building in the
A VILLAGE has rallied around its lollipop lady after her car was crashed into in a ‘hit and run’. Lauren Cannon is the lollipop lady in Lytchett Matravers and was faced with a bill of £700 to fix damage to her car after it was driven into late
PART of a Dorset beach has been fenced off outside a popular restaurant while excavators dig up sand. Workmen have started to build a new outside area for Rockwater in Branksome as bosses at the business looks to expand its offerings. Diggers
New figures reveal certain crimes have shot up in Dorset. The latest police crime figures covering last year reveal offences involving theft, shoplifting, robbery, stalking and harassment, and possession of weapons have all increased compared with
Sainsbury’s shoppers have been left without food after the supermarket delivery service went down in the UK this morning. Customers have been reporting issues with the supermarket’s order tracking service today, with customers unable to track their
MID-TABLE obscurity. It feels good, right? Sorry, Weymouth fans. Maybe not good, comfortable. Certainly, the 2023/24 season was a vast improvement on the two previous campaigns which were dominated by a drop from the National League and the
AN M&S food hall will close for good today after being open for just six months. The M&S food store at Crown Mead in Wimborne opened in October 2023. Franchised by Jersey company, Sandpiper CI, the store opened last autumn to a fanfare
A “QUALITY” holiday home has been approved for Parnham House – for the second time. The application for changes to the Dower House and building a near-identical holiday home opposite it was brought back to the area planning committee because council
DORCHESTER Sports still have their eyes on sixth place in the Dorset Premier League as they prepare to visit Sherborne Town Reserves tomorrow (3pm). Ashley James’ men have their fate in their own hands, knowing victories against the Zebras and
DORCHESTER Town can achieve their best finish for 21 years by claiming seventh in the Pitching In Southern League Premier South tomorrow (3pm). The Magpies have risen from 20th to ninth in three months and were on the brink of the play-offs following
Drivers have been urged to make this simple change to their cars this summer to avoid fines of up to £10,000. The driving experts shared that by changing their car's winter tyres to regular ones, motorists could save themselves thousands of pounds
INTERNATIONAL biking business Giant has opened its first Dorset store. Cycle Paths in Poole has undergone an extensive refit as part of the store rebrand to Giant after 20 years of trading independently. After a wealthy investment and refreshed
SHERBORNE TOWN RES 1 BALTI SPORTS 2 BALTI Sports recorded their fourth straight Dorset Premier League victory, overcoming Sherborne Town Reserves 2-1 at Raleigh Grove. Marco Nott only had 11 players available on the day, plus himself, while
Three Weymouth B&Bs have been named among some of the best in the UK - with one guesthouse making the top 10 global list. Trip Advisor, the world’s largest travel guide platform, has revealed its annual Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotel
The first barn owl egg of 2024 has hatched in Weymouth to the delight of nature lovers. A nesting pair of barn owls laid four eggs at Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve on Lorton Lane last month. A spokesperson for Dorset Wildlife Trust said: "The
A charity that provides specialist end-of-life care has launched an urgent appeal to keep it offering its services. Dorset-based charity Weldmar Hospicecare has set itself an ambitious target of raising £250,000 during a 30 hour fundraising marathon
Tributes have been paid to a much-loved Weymouth pub singer who has died. Sheryl Lee courageously spoke out about her battle with alcoholism just months before her death aged 62. She was receiving palliative care at Anning House care home in
