TIVERTON TOWN 0 WEYMOUTH 4 Wolleaston 36, Fowler 45, 74, Gerring 90 SKIPPER Mike Fowler bagged a brace as Weymouth climbed out of the drop-zone after capturing their biggest victory of the season. Fowler led by example
DORCHESTER 0 LEWES 0 DORCHESTER Town edged a step closer to safety after this goalless draw with fellow strugglers Lewes. Both sides were guilty of wasteful finishing in a rather uninspiring contest at the Avenue Stadium, while Gary Bowles
A MARTINSTOWN man has been handed a community order after admitting a charge of battery. Ashley Harris, aged 21, of Ashtree Court appeared at Dorchester Crown Court in relation to an incident that occurred in Dorchester between him and his cousin Daniel
Weymouth and Portland Borough Council are supporting the ban on sunbeds for under 18s imposed today. The new law brought into force nationally aims to protect children and young people from dangerous UVA and UVB rays which are emitted from
A NIGHTCLUB employee was injured in an alleged assault at a Weymouth venue. The 50-year-old man suffered a head injury in the incident at the 314 Club in Maiden Street. Police have only just released details of the incident which happened in the early
A FORMER charity manager who died following a dive in Lyme Bay had a number of underlying health problems, an inquest was told. Roger Erling Matland, 65, died on April 29 last year after a trip to the Moidart wreck. His dive buddy Christopher Chapman
A VITAL bus link along the Jurassic Coast faces the axe on Sundays over the winter because of funding cuts. Members of Bridport Town Council were concerned after hearing that the X53 service is likely to end if Devon County Council withdraws its subsidy
Volunteer Centre Dorset is running more free training courses for Volunteer Event Stewards due to the interest in events leading up to 2012 Olympic Games. The first of these, for over 18s not in full-time education, will be held at the Weyline Lounge
FOUR Bovington-based soldiers who are preparing to go the extra mile for charity have smashed their fundraising target thanks to Echo readers. The group, which is aiming to run three marathons in 24 hours to raise cash for the Forces Children’s Trust
STUDENTS at a Weymouth school got the chance to make their own animation based on the town and the Olympic sailing events. Year Five students at Beechcroft St Paul’s Primary School in Weymouth spent two weeks working with film makers to create a three
A SOLAR park planned for the outskirts of Weymouth is on hold awaiting a government spending review. Engineering company Wessex Solar Energy was looking at a 40 acre site at North farm in Buckland Ripers that could produce enough energy to power 1,500
A GROUP of 30 walkers set off today for a 30-mile walk as a tribute to the places that have helped shape their lives. Instead of celebrating their birthdays with a party, Gerardine Cranny’s twin sons David and Trevor Stimpson have decided to raise funds
A BENEFITS cheat has been given a final warning over the prospect of jail after she returned to court for the second time for failing to turn up for unpaid work in the community. Tanya Candice Garbutt was originally sentenced to a nine-month prison sentence
FIREFIGHTERS who tackled a blaze in Crossways have been praised for their efforts. The fire in Briars End started in a garage attached to a property and then spread into the family home. Owner Colin Symes said he was out at the time of the fire which
FOR the past year, Weymouth College has been running the South West of England’s most successful Personal Best scheme with around 50 participants so far. The short course aims to get the long-term unemployed into volunteering schemes and
Puddletown DORSET HEROES was the title of the flower festival organised by Owermoigne Flower Club, together with invited guests. Visitors to the festival enjoyed seeing the many floral interpretations of famous Dorset people.
A DORSET county councillor has received an 18 month driving ban for failing to give a breath test after he drove his car into a wall after leaving a pub. Karl Wallace, who works as a nurse and is also a district councillor and parish council
SPEAKING after the sentencing, Councillor Wallace said he wanted to apologise to his constituents, friends, colleagues and his wife. “I really let myself down and I want to redeem myself and throw myself into working for the community as I do every day
I AM a lovely female greyhound. I am very playful and full of fun. I’m also very affectionate and will always try and get a cuddle from you. I am good with other dogs. Dorset Greyhound Rescue: 0844 4990428
WE are sisters Betty and Boo. We are eight months old and are terrier cross girls. We must have a home together as we absolutely adore each other. A calm house with lots of TLC would be best. Rushton Dog Rescue: 0844 4778844
I AM a very friendly male greyhound. I am great around small children and other dogs so I would make an ideal family pet. I can’t wait to find a forever home with caring owners. Dorset Greyhound Rescue: 0844 4990428
I MAY be a bit slow on the uptake, so can any qualified source explain why the Boot Hill/Harbourside frustration-inducing conundrum of lights and road markings can possibly be regarded as an improvement on the roundabout they replaced? Ditto the Swannery
Today, as a man of Dorchester and Dorset it made me feel proud to be part of and witness a protest against the Charles Street New Office Development. To be part of a historic event and hear the voice of democracy being heard was sincerely uplifting.
I was saddened to read of Simon Avery’s objections to a helicopter landing pad at the Southwell Business Park (‘We must reject heliport scheme’, Echo, April 5). One of my companies, First Heli-Network Ltd had offices at the excellent Southwell site for
THE Book ‘n’ Author Week literary festival is being held from Monday, April 11 to Friday, April 15 in Eype. The Eype Centre for the Arts has put together the event with Dorset and Somerset authors. The festival ranges from the culinary to war, travel
I’M Katie and I am a loving female cat. I am about two and a half years. I would love a home on a farm where I can explore. I’m definitely a cat with plenty of attitude. West Dorset Cats Protection: 0844 4778854
I AM a female greyhound who is four years old. I am very playful and full of energy so I need a fun new home. I’m good with other dogs and children so I would make an ideal family pet. Dorset Greyhound Rescue: 0844 4990428
INCOMING! An artillery shell from Afghanistan is on its way to a Weymouth pub to surprise the landlord. Unbeknown to Wyke Smugglers landlord Joe Stone, the 847 Naval Air Squadron has gone to great lengths to celebrate the pub’s fundraising
MY 11-year-old son is desperate to join the WOEC Climbing Club but he has to complete a two-day course in the Easter holidays first. They will only run this course if at least four children attend. Last year, not enough put their names down so he was
After the Ginger dog incident, why is it that so many people get dogs then choose not to care a jot about them or care about their neighbours? I am subjected to disturbance every single day by irresponsible dog owners who leave their distressed dog
MY name is Oscar and I am a 10 month old whippet cross. I’m a very friendly boy and love playing with other dogs. I am looking for an active home because I have lots of energy. Margaret Green Animal Rescue: 0844 4778846
A man who robbed a woman in Dorchester has been told a prison sentence is ‘inevitable’. Nathan James Jones, aged 20, of School Hill, Chickerell, admitting robbing Magdalena Rycak of £50 cash on February 8. Jones denied two charges of attempting to rob
A WEYMOUTH man who was in Tokyo when the Japanese earthquake and tsunami hit has said thank you to Echo readers for their generosity. Simon Litster, 55, who moved to Yokohama in 1995, said he commended those who have donated to the relief appeal. The
ACCLAIMED as ‘a major piece of theatre’, Ringwood-based Forest Forge Theatre Company is bringing its latest show Peeling to Dorchester Arts centre next week. Peeling focuses on three actors who are appearing in a modern version of Trojan Women. As they
JAMIE Gosney produced a stunning performance to claim a convincing points victory at the Blandford Tournament. The Dorchester ABC member squared off against J Blanc from Frome with his unorthodox style giving him a distinct advantage in the early exchanges
WEYMOUTH St Paul’s Harriers toasted another superb season at their annual general meeting and awards presentation. The evening was attended by both junior and senior athletes, many of whom received awards for their contribution, effort and
South & West Dorset League Division One CASY COMETS 25 WATERSIDE 58 TALENTED Waterside proved too strong for Casy Comets at the start of the summer season. Casy, with several new signings in their side, started promisingly with excellent
MOONFLEET 93 DORCHESTER 62 MOONFLEET were crowned Dorset Mixed League champions following a comprehensive victory over nearest rivals Dorchester in their final game of the season. With Dorchester’s rink unfit for use due to a recent fire at
MATT Groves believes this afternoon’s trip to Tiverton Town is a do-or-die game for the Terras in terms of their survival hopes. The experienced forward is champing at the bit ahead of the relegation six-pointer and has called for boss Martyn Rogers
DORCHESTER Town will be hoping to give chairman Shaun Hearn the perfect birthday present today – beating fellow strugglers Lewes to virtually secure their Blue Square Bet South status. The Magpies’ majority shareholder turns 43 tomorrow and three points
BOTH the Dorset FA and the Somerset FA are investigating the unsavoury scenes that took place in the recent Magna Dorset Premier League clash between Weymouth Reserves and Westland Sports at the Bob Lucas Stadium. The police had to be called to the
JOHN Gregory will be out to claim the Dorset Sunday Junior Cup tomorrow when they take on LV FC at the Avenue Stadium (10.30am). The Southill outfit are unbeaten in their last four games and will go into the clash full of confidence after knocking out
