Uncovering Weymouth's medieval past
Secrets to the foundations of the town itself could lie in a new dig. Source link
Novelist Townsend Warner’s statue for Dorchester cast in bronze
Work to erect the first statue of a non-royal woman in a town has passed a major milestone with the figure being cast in bronze.Visible Women crowdfunded for the sculpture of novelist Sylvia Townsend Warner which will be installed on a bench in Dorchester town centre.It is the work of artist Denise Dutton, who also created the Mary Anning statue in Lyme Regis.The unveiling, outside Goulds department store in South Street, has been scheduled for 14 December.In a…
Andrew Johnson: Exercise In Style
Andrew Johnson: Exercise In Style (Shoebox Records) CD/DL/Streaming Available 24th October Buy Here Prolific Teesside artist Andrew Johnson releases Exercise In Style, his 21st ‘solo’ album since 2002 Whilst Exercise In Style is Johnson’s 21st solo album, the actual number of releases in his own name and those under nom de plumes since 2002’s debut Pure Thoughts must be getting close to a hundred by now. Described by the artist as ‘a clutch of punky pop songs that,…
Mamdani says he’ll fight Trump on ICE raids in final NYC debate | Al Jazeera
NewsFeedDemocrat Zohran Mamdani clashed with Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa in New York’s final mayoral debate, vowing to fight President Trump’s ICE raids and defend the city’s Jewish population while rejecting accusations of anti-Semitism.Published On 23 Oct 202523 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link
‘Storm warnings’ and ‘boy’s remarkable surgery’
ReutersStorm Benjamin is expected to bring lots of wet and windy weather to the westHere's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.Our pick of local website storiesITV West Country has shared the story of how a seven-year-old boy with a rare genetic condition can now eat and breathe unaided following a remarkable surgery that saw doctors use other bones to rebuild his jaw.People in Somerset…
The Peace Pipers: Pipin’ Up
The Peace Pipers: Pipin’ Up Self Released Out Now DL / Stream Every time you think everything’s been said and done before, music comes along and grabs you by the ears in a most unexpected but pleasant way. That’s definitely the case with The Peace Pipers’ first full-length album, Pipin’ Up. That’s not to say the Manchester band are without influences and references, and in any case, attempts to rip up the rule book and start from scratch…
Storm Benjamin approaching
As Storm Benjamin approaches, we've got the forecast for the South Coast. Source link
70 horses and foals rescued in 15-month operation in Devon
Caroline RobinsonSouth WestThe Mare and Foal SanctuaryA foal with bright blue eyes was taken in as part of an operation to rescue 70 horsesSeventy rare-breed Icelandic horses and foals have been rescued in a 15-month welfare operation by animal charities.Public concerns were first raised in May 2024 about the herds of semi feral horses kept at several sites around Devon. The reports prompted a complex welfare operation by The Mare and Foal Sanctuary and RSPCA.The sanctuary said there…
Not Just Bits of Paper by Mickey Penguin and Greg Bull
Not Just Bits of Paper by Mickey Penguin and Greg Bull (Earth Island) 288 pages, A4, colour Hardback | Paperback | Ebook Out Now Editors Mickey Penguin and Greg Bull vividly bring the UK anarcho-punk scene of the early 80s to life on the printed page with a collection of first hand accounts, posters, handouts and other ephemera. Earth Island has worked with the authors to give this book a ten year anniversary reboot with extra content and…
Driver dies in two-car crash on A37 near Maiden Newton
A woman has died in a two-car crash in Dorset.A black Kia Niro and a grey Peugeot 107 collided on the A37 near Maiden Newton, north of Dorchester, at 17:30 BST on Wednesday.The driver of the Peugeot, a 49-year-old woman from Weymouth, died at the scene.The road was closed to allow emergency services to respond and for investigation work.The woman's next of kin has been informed.Dorset Police is appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to get…
FPL gameweek eight tips: Justin Kuivert, Bruno Fernandes and Nick Woltemade make the team
Antoine Semenyo, Bournemouth, £8.1m - Nottingham Forest (h)Like Arsenal defence and Erling Haaland, Semenyo is essential at the moment.For some reason he wasn't given a second assist at Crystal Palace last week, which would probably have given him some bonus points too.This match-up against Forest, a team in turmoil who have conceded 15 times in eight games, is not one where you'd want to go against Semenyo.Justin Kluivert, Bournemouth, £7m - Nottingham Forest (h)Every team needs a punt…
‘Prolific’ cowboy builder Mark Killick guilty of £1.25m fraud
Avon and Somerset PoliceMark Killick has three previous convictions for fraud dating back to 2008A "prolific rogue trader" who lured customers in with his "charm and charisma" has been found guilty of 37 counts of fraud.Mark Killick, who also operated under the aliases Marc Cole and Mark Jenkins, failed to complete building work at properties across the West of England between December 2019 and November 2021.The 56-year-old, of Shoe Lane in Paulton, Somerset, was found guilty of the…
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