The consultation allowing people across Dorset to have a say on GP services has been extended until July 2. The consultation asks for opinions on how to enable people to register with the GP practice of their choice. At the moment, people have to
NINE intrepid explorers have returned from a 276-mile tall ship sailing adventure. The year 10 students from the Royal Manor Arts College on Portland had the experience of a lifetime on the ship, Morning Star of Revelation, a traditionally rigged 62ft
A FIRE emergency exercise is to be held on Portland and organisers are warning residents not to panic. The simulated emergency will be taking place at the Royal Manor Theatre in Fortuneswell on Thursday, July 1 at between 7pm and 9pm. It follows a nuclear
STYLISH cyclists from fashion giant New Look have saddled up for a sponsored ride from Weymouth to London. The Fashion Peddlars were cheered off from the company’s Mercery Road headquarters on the four day challenge. They are among 30
I’M Janine, a female six-year-old cross. I’m very loving and would make a great companion for someone who is home all day. I am good with children and love running off the lead. I can’t wait to find a loving home. Call Rushton Dog Rescue on 0844 4778844
THE COURAGE shown by a Dorchester schoolboy in his battle against leukaemia has inspired others to raise funds in his memory following his death. Mum Jo Lee has been overwhelmed by the response that has seen hundreds of pounds raised in memory
I AM Ella, a female three-year-old Rottweiler. I have just given birth to the 10 puppies also featured in this page. I will be looking for a new home myself once my pups are old enough to take care of themselves. Call Margaret Green Animal Rescue
THIEVES scaled a water treatment plant near Dorchester to strip its roof of lead. Area controller Robert Rawlings hit out at the raiders for causing damage to the Wessex Water building at Forston. He joined police in appealing for witnesses and information
WE are a bunch of 10 Rottweiler cross pups who will soon be seeking a new home once we’re ready to leave our mum. We’re now four weeks old but are growing fast. We need an owner who will have experience in larger breeds and appreciate the commitment
I AM Lassie, a female border collie. I’m around eight years old and I’m in need of a home because my owner was made homeless. I love my walks and enjoy company. I’m booked in for a vaccination and spaying. I’m well behaved and have all my basic training
Cerne Abbas HISTORICAL Society: The next talk will deal with the many changes that have quietly taken place with regards to this country’s cider production. James Crowden will be the speaker, he is a prolific writer, frequently heard on Radio 4 but
Dorset County Council strategic projects manager Matthew Piles said: “Although it might be taking people longer than usual to get into Weymouth from the Portland direction, I’m sure residents will continue to support local traders. “Other routes the
I’M Hugo, a three-year-old male Staffordshire bull terrier cross. I’m a very calm and quiet dog and so I would prefer to be the only pet in my new home. I can also be very affectionate. I’m vaccinated and neutered and would need an experienced owner.
BUSINESSES and residents in Hope Square are also calling for highway chiefs to rethink the revised system put in place. Protesters say that the two-way system that has been implemented in the square is causing traffic mayhem. Those living and working
TRAFFIC chaos is killing business according to angry traders in Weymouth. Many business people in the town centre are threatening to stop paying their rates in protest at the loss of trade caused by the road works. Dozens of businesses throughout the
A MAN aged 26 from the Dorchester area has died after a crash in North Dorset. The man was riding a motorcycle which was in collision with a Rover car on the A357 near Shillingstone between Blandford and Sturminster Newton. Police said
CHOCOLATE, great food and comedy are just three of the delicious ingredients being stirred into the mix by the Electric Palace for this year’s Bridport Food Festival. You are invited to help yourself to fabulous food and then settle down for the evening
A DRUG addict who was stopped and searched by police was found to have 30 wraps of heroin in his underwear, a court heard. Michael Roy Branch, 41, was cleared of a charge of possessing the drugs with intent to supply following a trial at Dorchester Crown
I AM Jack, a male border collie. I’m around eight or nine years of age and I am very well behaved. I love to play fetch and go for long walks. I am a very affectionate dog who loves company. I get a bit nervous around passing cars but I just need reassurance
MUCH more than local pride will be on the line tomorrow when Dorset and Wiltshire face off for a place in the last four of the MCCA Trophy. The neighbouring south-west counties clash at Bournemouth’s Dean Park in the Minor Counties’ one-day competition
WEYMOUTH Supporters’ Association are urging fellow fans to dig deep and help the football club reach its fighting fund target of £20,000. Once raised, the five-figure sum will be used to take civil action against former club chairman Malcolm
A BUDMOUTH Technology College teacher has become one of the top five powerlifters in Europe after a fine display in her first ever senior international representing Great Britain. Louise Watton, 23, flew to Sweden to compete in the European Powerlifting
RYAN Stout and Terry Oldrid are now the runaway leaders of the Weymouth Beach League following a third successive win. And for the second week in a row, they defeated Arran Sandrey and Jules Stout 15-9 in the A Series final. The nine-team competition
IT’S the latest weapon to help Weymouth ambulance staff respond as quickly as possible to 999 calls this summer – a mountain bike, complete with a blue light and siren. The bike, with paramedic Matt Care in the saddle, will be operating in the resort
