A TRAILBLAZING service which has helped the housebound claim nearly half a million pounds is threatened with closure. The Bridport Citizens Advice Bureau’s Home Visiting Team has helped 204 people over the past three years. But its National Lottery
A YOB armed with a weapon has been causing havoc on rural roads. Police say pellets have been fired at a property and vehicles in the Sherborne area. The first incident, in which offenders drove past the victim’s house on the A352 between Sherborne
UNSUNG hero Peter Bowditch was honoured for nearly 50 years of service to the community. The Shipton Gorge grandad was named as West Dorset’s Comm-unity Champion at an awards ceremony in Dorchester. Stalwart Peter, 64, said he was surprised but delighted
WEST Dorset District Council has come under fire for not doing enough to reduce pollution levels in Dorchester. Town councillors have accused the district council of relying on a transport scheme that has been delayed and they claim may not even happen
A lady contacted me to say that she has lost her late husband’s wedding ring which obviously means a great deal to her. It dropped off her finger on taking her gloves off when walking from Coombe Valley Road across to Chalbury Close and through
A NEW tourist attraction is to celebrate one of Weymouth’s iconic natural assets – its golden sand. Sculptures more than five metres high will be part of the new attraction, Sandworld, at Lodmoor Country Park. Weymouth and Portland Borough Council
THE family of a seven-year-old girl left brain damaged by a life-threatening disease say they will be homeless in three weeks if they do not get help. Weymouth schoolgirl Ellie Hills, whose life was saved after Portland Coastguard rescue heroes battled
The first sod for a new storage facility, offices, welfare facilities and improvements for Blandford Forum-based Hospital Metalcraft Ltd, was cut by North Dorset MP Robert Walter. He was accompanied by the Blandford Mayor, Councillor Esme Butler, in
FRIENDS of a man whose body was left undiscovered for up to four days say they are angered that no one raised the alarm. Ronald Gordon, 59, known to his friends as Ronnie, was discovered dead at home in Weymouth sheltered housing accommodation. His
The Weymouth and Portland Chamber of Commerce celebrated in style following another successful year in business at the Annual Presidents Ball. More than 115 guests received complimentary drinks and flower corsages for the ladies on arrival
SPACE-AGE Shakespeare and silent movies are the diverse subjects of shows on stage in Weymouth this week. Youngsters from Budmouth College are performing Return to the Forbidden Planet at the school’s Clare Hall while students from Wey Valley School
HUNDREDS of family businesses across Dorset are to be quizzed about the particular challenges they face. Princecroft Willis (PcW) has launched its second family business survey amid signs that family-run companies have coped better with the
PEOPLE will be able to have their say on the future of under threat Portland Coastguard at a special meeting. The aim is to allow people to see the plans in greater detail, talk to Maritime and Coastguard Agency representatives and express their views
I AM driven almost to despair. If it isn’t traders whinging about roadworks and any other excuse to cover their inability to promote their businesses, it’s others whinging about efforts to curb spending of money that the councils don’t have. What we
SAILING’S double Olympic gold medallist Sarah Ayton has today announced she is to retire from the sport with immediate effect. The Weymouth star has ended her quest for an historic third Olympic title at the 2012 Games in order to spend more
WEYMOUTH SPORTS 1 PORTLAND UNITED RES 0 SKIPPER Carl Mutch powered home a second-half header as Weymouth Sports stretched their winning streak to five games in the Dorset Senior League. The talismanic midfielder’s effort came on 70 minutes after a
JAMIE Beasley has revealed that even he has been surprised by his meteoric rise into the Weymouth first team. The talented forward was turning out for Dorset League Division One side Dorchester Borough back in October but over the last four months he
CHAMPIONSHIP wrestling returns to Weymouth this half-term with an action-packed show at the Pavilion. And the highlight of the event, on Monday, February 21 (7pm), sees hometown fighter Robbie Nitro join forces with Mike Madness for a tag team championship
NICK Crittenden admits he was oblivious to Rico Wilson’s criminal dealings and has urged his former team-mate to change his ways. The latter was sentenced to seven months in prison for a string of offences, including possession of a class B drug and
WITCHAMPTON UNITED 3 UPWEY & BROADWEY 1 THE hoodoo currently besieging Upwey & Broadwey continues to go from bad to worse as they suffered a fourth successive defeat in the Dorset Senior League at the hands of Witchampton United.
IT was a rare Sunday off for parents and players from Dorchester Rugby Club’s Junior Section, as 29 coaches from the club gathered for an education session. Newly-appointed community coach for Dorset, Chris Burton, got the morning started with a presentation
WEYMOUTH LADIES 2 MARINE ACADEMY PLYMOUTH 1 WEYMOUTH Ladies recorded arguably the best ever win in their history by defeating South West Premier Division title favourites Marine Academy Plymouth at the Bob Lucas Stadium. The Terras went
WEYMOUTH ABC will be holding a dinner-boxing tournament on Saturday, April 2. The action-packed night takes place at Weymouth Pavilion with several local boxers expected to appear on the bill. Club president David Nelmes said: “We’re really looking
THE Milborne Sports Mini Soccer Development Centre is continuing to go from strength to strength under the guidance of Bob Mowlem. With 48 years of experience, the popular coach has a proven track record of developing young footballers at grassroots
FORMER Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright will make a guest appearance at a Half-Term Soccer School on Portland on Thursday, February 24. The two-day school, which is being run by ex-Weymouth and Dorchester Town skipper Alex Browne, is open to children
AROUND 120 pupils took part in a Year Six Netball Festival at Wey Valley School & Sports College. The youngsters, from St Andrew’s, Bincombe Valley and Radipole Primary, were led around five skills stations where they honed their attacking and defensive
BEECHCROFT St Paul’s Primary School has become the latest organisation to take up WeySports’ free taster offer. The community sports trust is now hoping to develop a full football coaching programme for boys and girls at the establishment where coaches
