PARENTS of children with learning disabilities can get advice on financial planning at an event in Weymouth next month. An independent legal professional specialising in wills and trusts will talk at a Mencap seminar about the options for how best to
TWO men have appeared at crown court in connection with an armed robbery at a Weymouth post office. Stephen James McCourt, 49, and James McMillan-McHendrie, 58, faced charges of robbery and possession of a firearm in relation to a raid at Broadmeadow
Dorset’s famous River Stour has received a major boost with the successful completion of river restoration work at Glen’s Weir on the Throop Fishery. A number of improvements have been carried out by the Environment Agency including riverbank repairs
VISITORS flocked to the final day of the 43rd Great Dorset Steam Fair yesterday. Organiser Martin Oliver said the popular five-day event at Tarrant Hinton attracted record numbers on day one and also a surprising number of one-off visitors on the last
DORSET farmers are being urged to put safety first as they focus on cutting their last few fields to bring the 2011 harvest to an end. Southern Electric Power Distribution is urging farmers who operate machines to check the whereabouts of overhead
HERITAGE fans are invited to take a nostalgic trip through old Weymouth. The centre of Weymouth may now be the crowded shopping areas of St Thomas Street and St Mary Street but it was once a thoroughfare on the other side of the harbour. Weymouth’s
YOUNGSTERS got the chance to meet their local firemen and check out their fire engines at an open evening in Dorchester. The Dorchester Fire Station in Peverell Avenue, Pound-bury, opened its doors for the public and welcomed more than 100 people over
HOSPITALS in Dorset have been fined a total of more than £91,000 for delaying ambulance crews at A&E departments. The Royal Bournemouth, Poole and others were fined by the the South Western Ambulance Service Trust (SWAST) for hold-ups in A&
A NEW ‘state-of-the-art’ artificial grass football pitch has been officially opened in Weymouth. The Third Generation (3G) football pitch is being deemed a success by those who have tried it so far and it is hoped it will boost the development of skills
IT WAS show time once again for the Dorset County Show. Organisers believe the annual celebration of the county’s agriculture at the weekend has set another record with more than 56,000 people pouring through the entrance gates. One
CROWDS shouted, cheered and chanted their support for Portland Coastguard on the Dorset Echo’s walk of support. More than 150 people turned out for the peaceful walk in Weymouth on Saturday to unite people to call on the government and the Maritime and
‘WE WILL continue to fight’. That was the defiant message from opponents to West Dorset District Council’s new £9.7million offices at a packed meeting in Dorchester. Around 150 people attended the meeting organised by the BOSS (Build Offices on Stratton
FOLLOWING this year’s sell out show, Bridport Museum returns to the Chapel in the Garden to bring a Night of Dorset Song to the town on Wednesday, September 21. Dorchester musician John Bullock, often seen with y’Strel’s Band, will be bringing
FOLLOWING its record-breaking popularity last year, Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival returns this coming weekend with more goodies than ever to tempt and tantalise. Now in its 12th year the two-day festival, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday
On behalf of the Meningitis Trust, I would like to congratulate our 90 walkers who took part in our Three Peaks Challenges this year – with the last group completing the arduous trek on the weekend. All of our walkers have raised vital funds
LASER columns on Weymouth seafront are soon to be up for approval – I shall be objecting. The fairy lights have gone although they were popular and a cheerful sight when driving through Weymouth on darker evenings. The Victorian lampposts have gone.
I VOWED to make a return visit to Milton Abbas after drinking in its chocolate-box village allure for the first time during its street fair. It was quite strange seeing the place without thousands of people lining the main thoroughfare. And also rather
Firstly, I am not the Mike Joslin that Bob Williams (‘Borough is not really a cul-de-sac’, Your Say, August 24) thinks. However, I am pleased to learn from Bob after 30 years that I can now travel from Dorchester via Weymouth to either Wareham or Bridport
I have just spent two months in Dorset County Hospital after a severe stroke, and would like to highlight to readers what a magnificent stroke unit they have in their midst. I cannot praise them too much for the professional excellence of their care
A MAN who hurt his leg at a West Dorset beauty spot sparked a rescue operation involving firefighters and paramedics. The man, who had been camping with friends, suffered injuries on Allington Hill in Bridport after falling down a steep embankment.
COMMUNITY spirit shone brightly throughout a fun day as hundreds gathered to celebrate the life of Weymouth schoolgirl Robyn Nixon. The Rock in Hope music festival was held in memory of the 15-year-old, who died tragically after falling from the roof
BRENDON King has sensationally released Rob Wolleaston and Lewis Tasker in order to shake-up his squad, following a disappointing start to the season. The Terras’ boss took the decision late yesterday evening and will use the freed up funds
BRENDON King was left completely dumbfounded by his side’s slack defending at the Bob Lucas Stadium on Saturday. The Weymouth boss watched on in disbelief as basic errors and poor marking contributed to more dropped points in a 2-2 draw against a very
WEYMOUTH 2 Byerley pen 35, Marshallsay 37 EVESHAM UNITED 2 Palmer 16, Jones 57 THE Terras were once again in a charitable mood as they scraped a point against Evesham United at the Bob Lucas Stadium on Saturday. Despite holding a
HORNDEAN 3 BRIDPORT 1 BRIDPORT crashed out of the FA Cup despite enjoying the majority of the second half possession against their Wessex League Premier Division hosts. But the damage had been done in a sluggish first half performance
ASHLEY Vickers is on the hunt for reinforcements in the wake of Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at high-flying Sutton United. The Magpies’ manager saw his side make a bright opening at Gander Green Lane, culminating in Kyle Critchell putting the visitors in front
SUTTON UNITED 3 Bray 36, Watkins 61, 85 DORCHESTER TOWN 1 Critchell 32 NOT for the first time, Dorchester Town boss Ashley Vickers was left to rue missed opportunities as Sutton United came from behind to sink the Magpies. Defender
