A well-known Weymouth venue has been given a fresh new identity, as The Donkey Social officially opened its doors with a visit from the town’s Mayor—marking an exciting new chapter for the space. Copyright: Chesil Radio Chesil Radio was pleased to be in attendance for the official opening, having already had the opportunity to experience the venue during its soft launch the day before. The transformation is clear from the moment you step inside, with a completely refreshed la

16 pubs. One day. One powerful reason. Our Nikki is preparing to take on an emotional and physically demanding fundraising challenge in Nottingham — visiting 16 Castle Rock pubs in just one day, in memory of her father and to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. Nikki Latham, co-owner of award-winning online station Chesil Radio, will complete the challenge on Saturday 9th May 2026, retracing the steps of her dad, who was a regular across Nottingham’s well-known Castle Rock pu

There are growing concerns around the use of Snapchat, as more older women report being contacted by significantly younger men through the app — often in ways that echo the early days of online chatrooms. Many users say the pattern feels strikingly familiar. Conversations frequently begin with direct, personal questions — “age?”, “where are you?”, “single?” — reminiscent of the once-ubiquitous “ASL?” (age, sex, location) that defined early internet messaging culture in the la

The Pirates have suffered a frustrating setback on the eve of the 2026 campaign, with Dan Gilkes confirming he will not be fit in time for the season start. Gilkes had been set to make his Poole debut on Good Friday, following months of hard work to recover from injuries sustained in a crash at Wimborne Road last May — an incident that ruled him out for much of the 2025 season. Nikki & Dan at Eastbourne Track Despite making progress, recent practice sessions have raised conce