Free open-air cinema event planned for Verwood
An open-air cinema is planned for Verwood with two films showing on Saturday 24th July 2021
Delays expected during the B3081 resurfacing work
Dorset Council is carrying out carriageway maintenance and resurfacing works along sections of the B3081 in Verwood from July 9th for around five days
Grass cutting commences on overgrown Verwood verges
Overgrown verges around Verwood are finally being cut following issues surrounding a new cutting regime.
Emmanuel Middle School isolates all pupils in year six
Eight positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported at Emmanuel Middle School in Verwood.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms for Verwood and Dorset
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the south coast, with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in Verwood.
Verwood teenager jailed for Bournemouth knifepoint robbery
A teenager from Verwood has been jailed for four years and two months following a knifepoint robbery in Bournemouth town centre.
Verwood’s first freecycle event planned
The Verwoodians on Waste Group has organised Verwood's first community freecycle on Sunday 6 June 2021.
Verwood Firefighters called to major local fires
Around 150 firefighters from across Dorset are currently dealing with two large heath fires to the south and north of Verwood.
Verwood Carnival officially cancelled for 2021
Organisers of the Verwood Carnival have announced the 2021 event will not be taking place due to coronavirus restrictions.
Coronavirus – what’s changing from April 12th
The latest phase of the roadmap out of lockdown has begun, with non-essential shops now able to reopen and outdoor hospitality permitted in Verwood.