WEYMOUTH 0 HAVANT & W 0 WEYMOUTH came close to causing an FA Trophy upset at the Bob Lucas Stadium, where they were held to a goalless draw by higher-ranked Havant & Waterlooville. The two sides will now do battle once more at Westleigh Park
DORCHESTER 1 Dickenson 71 GOSPORT BORO 2 Way 25, Bennett 48 DORCHESTER Town were sent crashing out of the FA Trophy this afternoon at the hands of lower-league Gosport Borough. George Way and Justin Bennett fired the Evo-Stik Division
WHEN a nursery and Pre-school owner saw the Echo’s Christmas Toy Appeal in the paper, she knew she had to donate. Gill McClimonds, of Wonderland Day Nursery and Preschool, Bridport, has given £100 to the appeal to make sure needy children have just as
ART through the ages will come to life in the latest volume in Disney's Wonderful World of Knowledge. From Stone Age paintings and sculptures to modern street and video art, centuries of art are explored in the 22nd edition in the series. All your favourite
TWO divers are lucky to be alive after a dramatic rescue off Portland today. The pair were drift diving with a party off the Grove when they missed their pick-up point. They were caught by a very fast tide and swept away, coastguards said. Local boats
MORE men than ever before are being convicted for attacking and raping women. Figures from the Crown Prosecution Service show that conviction rates for sexual offences have increased by 37 per cent. Across the Wessex region, which consists
PRINCE Charles visited Poundbury to celebrate growing local business and good causes at the development. He opened the new Waitrose store in Queen Mother Square yesterday before greeting staff at the Red Cross centre in Parkway Farm and planting
ONE resident said he was happy with his house price rising. Dr Robert Fisher Hall, 74, of Cedar Drive, Southwell, Portland said that he had his property valued and it was slowly going up in value. He said: “It will definitely tell
THE Olympic effect has seen Weymouth and Portland house prices surge in the last year. Next summer’s home Games may still be eight months away but local estate agents say the borough housing market is already benefiting from the sailing events
A TEENAGER from Crossways is showing his support for next summer’s Olympic and Paralympic sailing events. The 13-year-old, who is a pupil at Westfield Arts College in Weymouth, has claimed one of 10,000 Bring on the Games window stickers produced
Monkey World scooped a prestigious prize at the 2011 Dorset Echo-backed Dorset Business Awards Gala Dinner. The ape rescue centre collected the Dorset Tourism Award, sponsored by Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Businesses
I’m Sally, a six-year-old collie cross sheltie. My last owner died and I’m looking for a new loving home. A retired couple would be perfect for me. Rushton Dog Rescue: 0844 4778844
I’m Amber, a two-year-old cross-breed girl who is very loving and would like a home without other dogs where I can get the full attention of my new owner. Rushton Dog Rescue: 0844 4778844
I’m Peeps, a female staffie. I have a lovely nature once I get to know you and I’m looking for a loving owner and a good home. Woodlands Kennels: 0844 4993808
I’m Oscar, a lovely three-year-old medium size mongrel. I’m quite an active dog and would love to find a home where I can get plenty of exercise. Woodlands Kennels: 0844 4993808
I’m Mocha, a three-year-old female greyhound who can be a little shy at first but will soon give you a cuddle. I love my food and I’m fine around other dogs. Dorset Greyhound Rescue: 0844 4990428
I’m a friendly three-year-old female greyhound who loves a cuddle and will give you a nudge to let you know I want more. I’m great with kids and other dogs. Dorset Greyhound Rescue: 0844 4990428
A SHOP owner who opened just six weeks ago is facing ruin after burglars stole his entire stock. His computer games business was also trashed by yobs who scrawled graffiti on the walls and left rubbish strewn all over the shop. Mark Simcox, who owns
WELL done and thank you for highlighting the Films 4 All service at Dorchester’s Plaza cinema. (Echo, November 19) You mention the screenings for autism sufferers and also the parents and babies only screenings. Readers might like to know that the Plaza
Geoff Puryer (‘Blight on land’, Your Say, November 17), may be interested to know that an invitation from Bradford Peverell Parish Council to the Duke of Cornwall asking him to view New Poundbury from the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) has
I have become concerned by the somewhat strident, even hysterical remarks by some of your correspondents recently. It seems pedestrians cannot bear to share any area with cyclists in vicinity of Weymouth, whether on the promenade or elsewhere. I would
SPICE up autumn with exotic tales of distant lands. Fairgame Theatre is bringing a touch of Middle Eastern magic to three Dorset village halls with their beautiful adaptation of The Arabian Nights. The scent of incense hangs in the air; Turkish delight
A FISHERMAN swam to shore and another was rescued by a lifeboat during a drama in the Fleet at Ferrybridge, Weymouth. Coastguards said a crewman aboard the boat Chinwin made a 999 call reporting that his mate had fallen overboard whilst checking
FIREFIGHTERS are conducting a controlled burn at the Skanska depot in Littlemoor, Weymouth this morning. They were first called to the road building compound off Littlemoor Road last night when residents heard explosions. Dorset Fire
BRENDON King has bolstered his ranks ahead of this afternoon’s FA Trophy clash by enticing Lewis Tasker back to the club. The Weymouth boss released the ex-Exeter City defender at the start of September to free up funds but he has now convinced him
PHIL Simkin admits Chris Flood’s time at Dorchester Town did not go according to plan. The forward arrived in the county town last January on loan from Crawley Town, who originally paid £10,000 for his services. He scored eight goals in 25 appearances
HAVING lost talisman Paul Carter towards the end of last season, All Saints A are enduring a tougher time than they have become accustomed to in the top flight of the Weymouth & District League. After five games, Saints are just one point off the bottom
DUKE of Albany will be out to replace Weyline at the top of the Premiership tomorrow when the two clubs meet at Redlands (all 10.30am). The Duke sit just two points adrift of the summit and will fancy their chances after holding the league leaders to
Hampshire League Division Two SOUTHAMPTON UNIVERSITY II 4 WEYMOUTH 1 WEYMOUTH’S unbeaten start in Hampshire Division Two finally came to an end at league leaders Southampton University. The early push back seemed to favour the students, who immediately
MOONFLEET 75 DORCHESTER 66 MOONFLEET were made to battle for every shot in a titanic tussle with Dorchester in the Mixed League. June Barlow, Steve Martin, Sheila Goddard and skip Mike Goddard led the way in the county town by showing tremendous
