A COMMUNITY is rolling out the bunting for its first big event in years. Residents of Little-moor in Weymouth have organised their own day of affordable family fun on Saturday. The unique community event will feature a host of free attractions and entertainment
WOMEN are being invited to get behind the wheel of some unusual and challenging vehicles, all in the name of charity. The Marie Curie Ladies’ Driving Chall-enge will feature anything from a double decker bus, to a fire engine, or even a monster truck
A WOMAN who lashed out at three men in an ‘outrageous’ and ‘shocking’ drunken rage captured on CCTV has been given a suspended jail term. Kate Louise Harrison admitted charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, two counts of common assault,
HIGH-flying students from Weymouth are sacrificing their summer holidays to hone their skills in the world of work. The 10 Budmouth College students, aged from 16 to 18, will be learning all about their intended careers during a four-week work placement
BUDDING scientists will be able to learn all there is to know in the next fact-packed volume in the Disney Wonderful World of Know-ledge series. The Marvels Of Science is the eighth issue in the 24-part collection of colourful and informative children
THIS has been a blockbuster of a summer for Dorchester student Tom Prior. Not only has he secured a place at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) but he has also been chosen to take part in the inaugural National Youth Film Academy’s
A STAGGERING 8,710 signatures have been collected so far for our Save Our Lifesavers campaign. The call to site a Coastguard Supercentre in the area is attracting an unprecedented amount of support, as the countdown to the Walk of Support on Saturday
We are two kittens who are brother and sister approximately four months old. We are super playful and affectionate. We can be homed together or separately. Pound Puppy Animal Rescue: 07736 176613
PUBLIC toilets in Weymouth have been branded “the worst in England” by visitors calling for them to be refurbished. Regular visitors to Greenhill Gardens have called for the resort’s Keep Britain Tidy award to revoked as they feel complaints made a
I’M a one-year-old springer cross staffie who is black and white. I am great with all animals and children. I’m a very calm girl. I can’t wait to settle into a new home. Scruffs Rescue: 07826 625360
I’M a cocker spaniel who is around six or seven years old. I have spent my life as a breeding dog and am now looking to retire in a quiet household. Pound Puppy Animal Rescue: 07736 176613
I’M a mixed breed about two years old. I need a home with children aged 14 or older. I’m very playful but would prefer to live with a calmer dog. Scruffs Rescue: 07826 625360
I’M a husky cross collie who is about 14 months old. I’m good with other dogs and would prefer a home where I can have a pooch pal. Rushton Dog Rescue: 0844 4778844
I’M a labrador cross. I’m about two years old. I’m great on and off the lead. I’m good with other dogs but I’m not keen on cats. I love running in the fields. Rushton Dog Rescue: 0844 4778844
TROUBLED Keith Farmer has pleaded with people to ‘please now give me a chance’ after an inquest confirmed he did not kill his fiancée. The former Portlander’s world was ‘turned upside down’ when he was arrested on suspicion of murdering Sally
BEN Ainslie is ‘potentially one of the biggest hitters for the whole Games next year’ according to his Olympic team manager. The triple Olympic gold medallist and silver medallist sailor, who claimed victory in the Finn heavyweight dinghy event at last
WATER threatened to engulf businesses along the esplanade when downpours swept across the borough. A blocked drain and heavy rainfall was blamed for the flooding along the Esplanade yesterday. The road and pavements were immersed under water the length
THOMAS Hardye students trumped the school record for A level results again. This year the number of high achievers was so good at the Dorchester school that the average score per pupil was three A grades with the pass rate hitting 98 per
INCREASED competition to snag a university place didn’t stop Weymouth students from exceeding expectations at A-levels. The heat was on during a rain-soaked results morning with a record number of students across the country applying to go
BUDMOUTH student Chris Kitching, from Weymouth, secured his place at Downing College, Cambridge University to study computer science after gaining three A* grades in maths, further maths and physics and an A in chemistry. He said: “I would
WEYMOUTH College student Alexander French achieved an A* in history, an A in sociology and a B in English literature. He said: “I have a conditional place at St Andrews University where I will study medieval history and I am hoping someday
Still 12 months until the Olympic sailing events and preparations are well in hand. The new social housing estate (the ghetto of tomorrow) is nearly complete on Officers Field and ready to house all the drug addicts, alcoholics, benefit cheats, anti-social
ON July 26 our car unfortunately broke down on the A354 as we were heading back to Weymouth. I know our breakdown was inconvenient to other road users, but this cannot excuse the torrent of abuse from passing motorists. My wife and I are both in our
You have recently published a letter (August 3) about the poor condition of some of the toilets in Weymouth. I fully agree with the sentiment and I know many others think the same. The borough council has wanted to address this issue for a long time
Address: Maiden Newton. Looking for: Fork lift and counter balance driving and general delivery driving work. Lee has experience of working as a fork lift driver at various companies including Travis Perkins. He is fully qualified to operate
Address: Westham. Looking for: Bar work. Stewart is a people person who longs to work as part of a well organised and proactive team. He has just signed on to Jobseekers for the first time. After leaving high school he went to college where he gained
The real anomaly of the crater that was the Charles Street car park will be discussed at a public meeting this Saturday, August 20 (and the project generally for the next three Saturdays) in a question time session at the end of Hardye Arcade in Charles
Address: Preston. Looking for: Administration, retail, support work and teaching. Jonathan has more than seven years’ experience working as a learning support worker for people with special needs on a one-to-one basis at Weymouth College and
A STANDARDS committee has agreed to consider a complaint against a councillor that he failed to observe a councillors’ code of conduct. Weymouth and Portland Borough Councillor Ian James, pictured, is being investigated for allegedly breaching the code
A CHILDREN’S foundation is combining with fire fighters to clean up on a fundraising car wash day. The Cheeky Kids’ Foundation and firemen at the new community fire station are getting together to help local children and the Fire Fighters’
BOSS Ashley Vickers is calling on his Magpies to prove that Tuesday night’s demolition of Maidenhead was no flash in the pan. Dorchester Town hit top gear in their opening home match of the season, thrashing United 4-0 despite being a man down for over
TIM Stephenson is set to make his Weymouth debut tomorrow as the Terras travel to Leamington without influential captain Ben Gerring (3pm). The Terras’ skipper embarks on a three-match ban following his controversial dismissal in a pre-season friendly
WEYMOUTH are aiming to put relegation fears to bed tomorrow (1pm) – and deliver a huge blow to Parley’s title bid at the same time. The Seasiders currently sit 2.61 average points clear of danger but with the bottom two – Ferndown Wayfarers and Blandford
WEYMOUTH’S Elliot May is hoping to mark his new deal with the England Lions with an appearance at the European Champion-ships. The 19-year-old, currently studying at Cardiff Univers-ity, is a fully fledged member of the Lions’ under-19 team after successfully
MAGNA DORSET PREMIER LEAGUE NICK Bennett believes his young Terras have “nothing to fear” in the Magna Dorset Premier League. After a tough introduction at Holt United on the opening day, which saw the reserves go down to a 4-0 reversal, Weymouth almost
MATCH-WINNER Chris Clarke is set to miss Saturday’s FA Cup clash with Hayling United (3pm). Versatile Clarke grabbed the all-important goal at the weekend as Bridport marked their return to the top-flight of the Toolstation Western League with
MARTYN Richards hopes to have Suttoners caught in a spin tomorrow (1pm) after calling up Joe Power and Aaron Oliver. The second-team spinners have been in fine form of late and their performances have not gone unnoticed, with the county town skipper
THE Wildcats are back on track tonight at the home of their biggest rivals – the Plymouth Devils (7.30pm). A Weymouth representative side will take part in a four-team tournament in memory of the late Tony Sanford, who was tragically killed at the old
WEYMOUTH’S very own tall ship is returning to the harbour at 5pm today after a long summer sailing the high seas. The ship’s return will be marked by cannon fire from the Nothe Fort and music from the Brass Tacks brass band. The Tall Ship Pelican left
AROUND 1,200 sailors from across the world are competing on borough waters in the first RS Games of its kind. For the first time, all nine RS dinghy classes are holding their regattas simultaneously at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing
WEST Dorset District Council is running a consultation session in Beaminster for people to have their say about the area’s growth. It will be held in Beaminster for the western part of the district on Monday, October 3 at the town hall from 9.30am
