Sydling St. Nicholas SHARP stands short for Sydling’s Outreach Fund. This fund has just reached a real landmark, having raised £ 20,000 since being founded nearly 20 years ago. Interestingly it was originally established out
POLICE have warned office workers in Dorchester to keep an eye on their belongings after two purse thefts in the town. A woman had her purse taken from her handbag at the Colliton Club on Wednesday and money was subsequently taken from her account.
HUNDREDS of youngsters showed off their military skills in Weymouth when a special open day celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Army Cadet Force. Dignitaries, councillors, parents and military officials were among the 537 guests who flocked to the
A COUPLE on holiday in Dorset were left stunned after their puppy was kicked in an unprovoked attack in Dorchester. Holidaymakers Valerie and Ivan Eaves were on their regular break in Weymouth and went to visit the county town for the day when
VISITORS can take the plunge with watersports taster sessions when an international regatta is held at the sailing academy. They are being urged to get involved when the Skandia Sail for Gold racing begins on Monday. A new windsurfing centre has opened
BREAST cancer sufferer Bianca Ridout has urged NHS Dorset to fund a lifesaving helpline. The Hereditary Breast Cancer phone line was set up to support women who either have hereditary breast cancer or are concerned they may carry the gene. Founder Wendy
WEYMOUTH’S Sea Life Park will be holding a number of turtle conservation weeks throughout the summer. A conservation organisation, Earth Sea and Sky, has teamed up with the attraction to raise awareness of turtle protection. Earth Sea and Sky, alongside
AHOY there me hearties – Weymouth Carnival needs your floats. Locals at a Weymouth pub have been splicing the main brace and come up with a nautical theme for their entry. The Spice Ship in Preston Road is among the businesses pledging
ANDY Mundy was knocked down and killed on Verne Hill Road, Portland, at 10.30pm on Saturday August 8, last year. Mr Mundy’s family have thanked Sergeant Dave Stroud for his ‘fantastic’ and ‘faultless’ work since then and Sgt Stroud said the
THE family of hit-and-run victim Andy Mundy do not have his ashes a year after his death – as they are too ashamed to collect them while his funeral bill remains unpaid. On the anniversary of Mr Mundy’s death his family still owes £1,750 for
I’M a Jack Russell terrier who is around five years old. I am a very sweet girl and I love cuddles and having a fuss made of me. I can live with other dogs and children over the age of eight. Margaret Green Animal Rescue: 0844 4778846
I AM a very energetic little staffie. I am a lovely girl and I love to play. I would like my new owners to be quite active because I’ve got lots of energy. I’m good with other dogs. Margaret Green Animal Rescue: 0844 4778846
I AM an eight-year-old labrador cross collie. I’m a very friendly and laid back soul. I would be happiest with a family or an active retired person who can give me lots of attention. I am very well-behaved. Rushton Dog Rescue: 0844 4778844
I AM a neutered male rabbit who always gets overlooked because I look like a wild bunny. I am litter trained so I would make an ideal house rabbit. I will show off and I can be quite a character. ROSIE RABBITS: 0844 4993364
MY full name is Polly Pocket because I’m so small. I’m a three-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier and I’m looking for a new home. I’m great with other dogs and children. Rushton Dog Rescue: 0844 4778844
PAUL the psychic octopus is taking his 15 minutes of fame into extra time with more publicity deals. The former Weymouth Sea Life Park resident made a name for himself during the World Cup by correctly predicting the outcome of Germany’s matches. Now
JUBILANT Phil Bartlett is predicting that last night’s victory over the King’s Lynn Young Stars will be the springboard for more National League success. The Weymouth Weyline Wildcats fashioned an eventful 49-41 victory at the Wessex Raceway
WEYMOUTH WILDCATS 49 KING’S LYNN 41 JAMES Cockle and Adam McKinna produced a grandstand finish to propel the Weymouth Weyline Wildcats off the foot of the National League table last night. Needing to capture the final heat by a 5-1 margin in
Portland United duo Mitch Conning and Dan Austin have been snapped up on youth forms by Npower League One outfit Yeovil Town. The pair signed after taking part in extended trials at Huish Park and will play for the Glovers’ under-18s tomorrow
TRIALIST goalkeeper Mike Hookway has left Dorchester Town. The 28-year-old made five appearances for the Magpies during pre-season but has failed to oust Simon Evans as the main challenger to Regan Coward. Hookway has now joined Zamaretto
THE clock is ticking for teams to enter the Gary Allen five-a-side memorial tournament. The charity event, which used to be run by Allen before he lost his battle with cancer earlier this year, is being held at Redlands on Sunday, August 22 (10.30am)
LOCAL drivers hit top gear as they enjoyed a fruitful weekend in South Devon at the Nicholson McLaren British Hillclimb Championships. Sharing the driving duties with his father Graham in their Westfield SEi sports car, Geoff Blake of Weymouth took an
Weymouth’s Nothe Fort is celebrating its 150th anniversary this weekend so I decided to visit and discover more about it. The fort is renown for being one of the most haunted places in the country but thankfully there was no sign of things that go bump
A REPEAT offender from Portland with a ‘disgraceful record of previous convictions’ has been placed behind bars. Shane Peter Smith was jailed for two years for breaking into a Weymouth home and stealing a safe, bank cards and a knife. Smith, aged 21
