Local news from Hamworthy and the surrounding area
Carers from Upton Bay Care Home in Hamworthy completed a sponsored skydive, raising £4,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society after jumping from the skies on August 1.
Hamworthy has appointed an independent chair to lead a neighbourhood board that will oversee a major government investment
Exciting news for Hamworthy! Plans are afoot to bring the old branch line back to life, this time for freight. This could be a real game-changer for our local transport links!
Exciting news for Hamworthy! Plans are being discussed to reopen our much-loved branch line, this time for freight. This could be a big step forward for transport in our local area.
Pat, who lives in Hamworthy, enjoyed the special celebration after the Dorset House team shared details of Pat's upcoming 101 birthday celebration on Facebook
Great news for Hamworthy! Our much-loved fire station has been saved from closure. This is a fantastic win for the community, ensuring our local firefighters can continue their vital work right here on the peninsula.
Eight fire stations have been recommended for a reprieve from closure.
“We have no idea what kind of business will be run from there,” stated one disgruntled neighbour about a Thai Massage Parlour that’s sprung up in the back garden of a Hamworthy estate — making nationa
Hamworthy fire station has been recommended to close after the fire service announced it has proposed to merge it with another station.
A beach in Hamworthy has been closed as filming for a new mystery project, purported to star an Oscar-nominated actor, began this week.
A beach in Hamworthy has been closed as filming for a new mystery project, purported to star an Oscar-nominated actor, began this week.
Great news from Upton Bay Care Home in Hamworthy! Our wonderful neighbours have been out and about, lacing up their walking shoes for a fantastic cause. They're raising vital funds for the Alzheimer's Society, showing real community spirit right here on our doorstep.
Upton Bay Care Home in Hamworthy marked St George's Day with residents enjoying themed afternoon tea, cake, and festivities. Barchester Healthcare event.
A serious allegation has emerged concerning a Royal Marines captain, with a trial underway regarding an alleged rape at a military base. This news is particularly relevant to our Hamworthy community, given the significant presence of the military here. We'll be following this story closely.
It's looking like our much-loved Hamworthy Fire Station is facing an uncertain future, and our local MP, Neil Duncan-Jordan, is stepping in to fight for it! He's calling on the government to step in and help save the station from potential closure.
A man has been hospitalised with serious injuries following a collision with a car in Hamworthy.
A man has been hospitalised with serious injuries following a collision with a car in Hamworthy.
Our furry friends are spreading joy again! This time, it was the residents at Upton Bay Care Home in Hamworthy who received a special visit from some adorable lambs from Ems Friendly Farm. It sounds like a truly heartwarming afternoon of animal therapy.
Upton Bay Care in Hamworthy named among Top 20 Care Homes in South West by Carehome.co.uk for fifth year, with a 10/10 rating and CQC ‘Good’ grade.
The windows of a boat were smashed before flares and other items were stolen after youths were seen in Hamworthy.
