Merley6 Aug 2024Major route reopens after car and lorry crashA stretch of the A31 closed following the crash near the Merley roundabout.6 Aug 2024Dorset28 Sep 2023Referee reports being chased by parent to policeRoger Hughes was overseeing an under-18s match between Portland United and Merley Common.28 Sep 2023Dorset28 Sep 2023Abused referee fears 'someone will be killed'Roger Hughes was in charge of a youth match in Portland when he was assaulted by a stand-in linesman.28 Sep 2023Dorset24 Jun 2022Overturned lorry on roundabout blocks A31Motorists may face delays after the lorry tipped over on the Merley House roundabout on the A31.24 Jun 2022Dorset21 Apr 2022Homes plan give go-ahead despite objectionsBCP Council received 548 submissions opposing the proposal and two supporting them.21 Apr 2022Dorset13 May 2021New travel corridors will give priority to busesRoute changes include new cycle lanes, lower speed limits and giving buses priority.13 May 2021Dorset
