A WOMAN told of her horror as her pet was mauled by a large and powerful dog. Carole Voysey-Morris was told her lurcher Obi was lucky to be alive after being attacked by a Japanese akita in fields near her home at Radipole village, Weymouth
THE headteacher of Mountjoy School has said it would be impossible to recreate the special relationship it has built up in Bridport anywhere else. Dorset County Council has announced it would definitely be rebuilding the school – and Beaminster was named
LANDLORD Dave Taylor has pulled his final pint at the Kings Arms in Weymouth and is swapping Dorset for warmer climes. Weymouth stalwart Mr Taylor, who has run the popular quay boozer for three years, is retiring to Portugal. He held a fun-filled farewell
SHOPKEEPERS toasted the dawn of a new era after re-opening their store at Broadwey in Weymouth. Peter and Janet Blakey re-branded Broadwey Post Office as Broadwey Village Stores after losing their post office. The couple fought to keep the post office
TORCHWOOD hero John Barrowman, also a much-loved singer and West End star, embarks on a 17-date tour next year, coming to the BIC on May 28. The tour will feature songs from his new album Music Music Music, including the Gary Barlow-penned pop gem What
RESIDENTS could have to pay 4.9 per cent more for their Weymouth and Portland council services under draft council tax proposals for 2009-2010. Early forecasts in a report to the council’s management committee on December 2 suggest that a 3.69 per cent
Whether or not the recent removal of parking dispensation is fair to the disabled of the area is a debate that will surely run and run. However, I think that most disabled people might like to know that council employees still get a very generous dispensation
THIS year’s Artsreach rural touring pantomime sees Forest Forge return to their rip-roaring, hugely popular traditional roots. The Ringwood-based company’s Jack and the Beanstalk will get you in true festive spirit as you follow Jack on his adventures
WEST Dorset District Council is getting £260,000 to provide better housing and jobs advice. The boost comes as part of a Trailblazers advice scheme announced by the Government’s communities minister Iain Wright. The district council is one of 60 local
Bere Regis THE Pop in Place held a Do Yellow for Pudsey morning for the Children in Need appeal. Everyone wore something yellow for the occasion (oops – I nearly forgot, but Angela saved the day for me by lending me her daffodil
Islanders have their say on site redevelopment ISLANDERS were invited to have their say on the redevelopment of a historic site on Portland. A public exhibition on proposals for the former Royal Navy land, Officers Field, took place at the Heights Hotel
CHINESE treasures that have been hidden from public view for nearly 200 years are set to fetch £500,000 at an auction in Dorchester on Friday. A white jade altar set is expected to sell for up to £100,000 and three rhinoceros horn libation cups are expected
Children’s charity Barnardo’s made history this week. We launched our first ever TV advertisement reinforcing the fact that we believe in children, no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Our latest campaign has been
A WEYMOUTH man who punched another man so hard that he lost sight in one eye has been sent to prison for three and a half years. Richard Alexander Hart, 34, of St Edmund Street, Weymouth, was told by Judge Peter Fraser that it was an unprovoked attack
A ROUSING celebration of the true meaning of Christmas comes to Dorchester next month. Bath Philharmonia are renowned throughout the region for their fantastic performances and their critically-acclaimed seasonal tour of Handel’s masterpiece Messiah
ENGINEERING firm Ceewrite is expanding its business by starting a new factory which will create up to seven new jobs in 2009. The company, which employs more than 40 staff and has its head office in Wide Street, Portland, is creating new premises at
FARMING said goodbye in style to one of its favourite sons when a tractor and trailer carried John Bazell’s coffin to his funeral at Weymouth Crematorium. Mr Bazell, 70, of Weyside Farm, Weymouth, died recently from cancer and his family followed his
VANDALS have torn or kicked wing mirrors off cars parked in Dorchester. Vehicles damaged include a blue Peugeot and a blue Renault Clio in Icen Way, a red Ford Fiesta in Olga Road and a VW Golf in Culliford Road as well as a Hyundai, a silver Mini Cooper
CLASSICAL guitarist Michael Partington is one of the most engaging of the new generation of concert players. This week, he is coming to Dorset as part of the autumn season devised by Artsreach. Praised by Classical Guitar Magazine for his ‘lyricism,
GOLDEN girl Sarah Ayton is auctioning off her wedding dress in aid of a meningitis charity. The Olympic sailing star said she was struck down with the worst type of meningitis when she was 15. The disease is caused when the lining of
A VESSEL was reported on fire off Portland Bill. Portland Coastguard contacted the ferry Condor Vitesse, which reported it was causing a large amount of spray and smoke. Danish coastguards reported receiving a distress call from a ship near
TODAY is your chance to have your say in the Echo’s Face of 2008 competition – with £1,000 in prizes to be won. In association with Mark Julian Photography of Weymouth, we’re on the lookout for a lively face which best represents the character
TWO presentations on the Shoreline Management Plan for the Dorset and South Devon coastline are being held at the Weymouth Pavilion at 4pm and 6pm today. Call 01626 215778.
WEYMOUTH midfielder James Coutts is in with “a chance” of returning to action this weekend according to caretaker-boss Alan Lewer. The winger was on the bench during Saturday’s fine 1-0 victory at Barrow despite still struggling with a hamstring
HAPLESS jockey Anthony Knott has retired on a winning note having recorded his first victory after 28 years of trying. The Sturminster Newton dairy farmer rode Wise Men Say, who he purchased from Dorset-based trainer Colin Tizzard, to first spot in the
BRIDPORT RESERVES 4 WAREHAM RANGERS 0 BRIDPORT Reserves assured there would be no Dorset Senior Trophy upset as they disposed of Wareham Rangers. The Dorset Premier League Bees hit four past their Dorset Senior League visitors to set up a quarter-final
WEYMOUTH and Portland councillors were today questioning whether the controversial £120 million Pavilion redevelopment can go ahead. At a meeting last night they heard that officers had asked developer Howard Holdings if it was still in a position
TINTINHULL 5 EASTON UNITED 2 EASTON manager Chris Wilson refused to point any fingers after his side suffered their fourth successive defeat in a dour display at Tintinhull. But the disappointed boss did say that the time has come for a bit
WEYMOUTH SPORTS 4 AC MATRAVERS 0 WEYMOUTH Sports pulled off a superb 4-0 win over AC Matravers to move into second place in the Dorset Senior League table. Caretaker-manager Steve Alcock took charge of the side for the first time following
Dorset & Wilts Second Shield Quarter-final WEYMOUTH II 7 BRIDPORT II 50 WEYMOUTH Seconds’ skipper John Beare felt the 50-7 defeat at the hands of holders Bridport Seconds was a harsh assessment of his side’s performance. The Seasiders
A HOST of unavailabilities forced Weymouth skipper Tony Worle to forfeit their Dorset & Wilts Vase first round tie with Minety. The game was originally scheduled for last month but Minety’s participation in the EDF Energy Senior Vase put the game back
Abbotsbury EVERONE who drives through the village will know of St Catherine’s Chapel high on the hill overlooking the sea and the village. From May to November and New Year’s Eve simple services are held once a month. On Sunday
