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  • Course to keep Dorset bikers safer

    A SERIES of BikeSafe courses are to be run across the county to help make motorcyclists safer on the road. The BikeSafe course is available to anyone who rides a bike with an engine size of at least 250cc and riders are encouraged to book their

  • Bridport council votes to increase tax

    BRIDPORT Town Council has achieved ‘quality’ status and can now take on more responsibility. The fact that it is a quality council means it already provides more services than most and they come at a price, councillors heard at their full council meeting

  • Weymouth subways to be brightened up with murals

    THE Olympics, an old railway and the Second World War were some of the ideas residents put forward to feature on a community mural in Weymouth. Residents from Westham gave their input at a workshop, which aims to create something to brighten up the underpasses

  • Dorchester cats back with owner after being stuck in car

    A GRATEFUL owner has been reunited with his cats after they hitched a ride across Dorchester. Mark Homewood launched a desperate search for his beloved pets after they went missing last week. He believed the pair, who were only 10-months-old

  • Family welcomes baby Riley Roger Pullin

    THE whole family pitched in to welcome baby Riley Roger Pullin into their lives. Proud parents Claire Pullin, an administrator, and partner Jamie Osbourne, a fisherman, said Riley’s big brothers Kyle and Oscar, and big sister Mia have been giving them

  • Kiwi wedding for Dorset couple who met at school

    A GLOBE-TROTTING Dorset couple who met up again after 46 years were married in the Antipodes. Terry Bown and Trish Warren nee Ascott, both 69, first met at Bridport Grammar School in the early 1950s but after leaving school Mr Bown went to London to

  • Care worker Roger Sanders retires

    CARE WORKERS org-anised a surprise farewell for the retirement of ‘one of the best’. Roger Sanders, 70, has stepped down from his role as senior carer after 15 years with Agincare, Weymouth. Colleagues gathered at the Lynch Lane office to give their

  • Weymouth Football Club ‘back to normal’ after arson attack

    WEYMOUTH Football Club will be “back to normal” operations tomorrow, according to a club director. The club’s Bob Lucas Stadium in Radipole Lane was attacked by arsonists in the early hours of Sunday morning. Mark Coleman, one of the club directors,

  • Portland Community Hospital to stay open

    PROPOSED changes will not mean closure for Portland Community Hospital, NHS Dorset has stressed. At a public meeting yesterday, the relocation of two services provided at the hospital were revealed. Elderly medicine consultant clinics will now be

  • Ex-cabinet minister is South Dorset Tory club’s guest

    FORMER cabinet member John Redwood MP is to speak at a dinner in Weymouth. The MP for Wokingham and chairman of the Conservative Parliamentary Economic Affairs Committee will speak at the South Dorset Conservatives Supper Club in Weymouth on Thursday

  • Jam-tastic! Weymouth's Elisha is really on song

    A TALENTED Weymouth girl and her band stole the show at the UK final of an international music competition. Former Budmouth College pupil Elisha Bayliff, 17, and her band Eden Canvas won the UK final of the School Jam competition at The Garage in Islington

  • Consultation on windfarm planned off Dorset coast

    A COMPANY looking to create a wind farm off the Dorset coast will be holding several public consultations in the county. Eneco, which is hoping to develop the West of Isle of Wight wind farm, will be asking the public about the viewpoints from the coastline

  • Farm worker hurt in battle with fire at Osmington

    A FARM worker suffered facial injuries when a bonfire raged out of control. The blaze took hold of an area of gorse, 880 metres by 70 metres in size, on White Horse Hill near Osmington yesterday morning. Dorset Fire and Rescue Service was alerted by

  • Work and play in the 60s

    John Hankin was in touch earlier this year with his memories of visiting Weymouth as an apprentice in 1965-66 and then returning to the town for a one-off visit in the mid-1980s. He has now been in touch at greater length recalling both visits

  • Help to trace your family history

    Have you ever felt inspired by the TV programme ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ and wanted to trace your family tree but don’t know where to start? Or have you already made a start and have only got so far? Then this fantastic opportunity to get free help

  • Airgun sniper shoots teenager at Weymouth's Alexandra Gardens

    A TEENAGER was injured after being shot at a popular seafront attraction. Armed police swooped on the Alexandra Gardens on Weymouth seafront after the young man was injured by a pellet from an air rifle. The gunman was seen aiming his rifle at people

  • Our Olympic team: Luck Patience

    WE’RE so excited to be joining Team Volvo! It’s funny because for the past few years me and Stu have been training partners to these guys who have all been driving Volvos around and have Volvo on their sails and we feel it is a pretty elite group to get

  • Olympics update: News online, regatta, sailing

    News online OLYMPIC Star sailor Iain Percy, pictured, took over luxury men’s brand Alfred Dunhill Facebook page for a live question and answer session. Fan Adam Clarkson asked: “Do you sail in your spare time, for pure enjoyment – or have you had

  • Bid to battle motor crime in Dorset

    DORSET Police are offering advice in a bid to reduce car crime. Police chiefs are urging motorists to remove valuables from vehicles and stop car theft from rising. In March, April and May 2011 thefts rose by 105 incidents (14.28 per cent) in Dorset

  • Dorset gears up for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

    STREET parties, live music events and a coastline of flaming beacons are among the events to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Weymouth and Portland Borough Council is working closely with individuals, charities and other organisations to co-ordinate

  • Stunning beauty of the structure

    Travelling the short stretch between the Littlemoor roundabouts heading towards the town centre on a fine winter morning recently I was quite taken by the beauty of the towering structure rising above the new balancing pond. The perfectly proportioned

  • Sculptures have huge role to play

    According to some recent readers’ letters, I may be in a minority but I have to say that I very much like the striking little forest of sculpture at the Littlemoor roundabout. It is absolutely great! Even in a recession the arts have a huge role to

  • Cheerful, loving care for my mum

    I REFER to the article ‘Nursing home told to buck up its act’, Echo, February 1. My mother who is 94 has been a resident at Chestnut House since June 2011 and I am writing to lend my support to the wonderful caring staff who minister to her needs on

  • 1,000 new trees planted in Weymouth community woodland

    THE number of trees planted in a new community woodland in Weymouth has reached 1,000, thanks to the help of hundreds of local volunteers. Native trees, including oak, ash, hawthorn and hazel, have been planted around the edge of Horselynch Plantation

  • Weymouth Drama Club's bringing their next production to town

    HOT on the heels of its sold out success, The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of a Christmas Carol, Weymouth Drama Club’s next production is the Dennis Potter play, Blue Remembered Hills. Originally written

  • Tax advantages for charity shops

    MOST charity shops do charge much more than they used to. Duane Sharp is right – ‘Prices too high for charity shops’ Echo Feb 4. Readers might not be aware that charity shops do not have to pay VAT on donated goods and also do not have to pay Corporation

  • Time to improve this great place

    As a regular visitor to Weymouth, for more than 10 years, I would just like to say what a great place it is. Development of Brewers Quay and the Pavilion would significantly improve the town. With the Olympic opportunity rapidly approaching now is the

  • Takeover talks at Terras

    SEVERAL interested parties are holding talks with George Rolls over a possible takeover of Weymouth FC. One of those is believed to be ex-Plymouth Argyle chief operating officer Tony Campbell, who watched the Terras beat Banbury United 2-1

  • Duo on show at Avenue

    DORCHESTER Town supporters are expected to gain their first glimpse of Max Worsfold and Sam Malsom in tonight’s friendly with a Portsmouth XI (7.30pm). Both men arrived at the Avenue Stadium three weeks ago, the latter leaving rivals Weymouth and the

  • Bees given lesson by Recreation

    BRIDPORT RESERVES 1 HAMWORTHY RECREATION 5 STEVE Crabb believes his side learned some valuable lessons from this mauling at the hands of reigning champions Hamworthy Recreation. The philosophical boss thought the final scoreline slightly flattered

  • Sherb’s first victory as Terras sunk

    SHERBORNE TOWN RESERVES 2 WEYMOUTH RESERVES 0 THE Terras paid the price for wasteful finishing as Sherborne Town Reserves recorded their first win at the 25th attempt. The rock-bottom hosts entered the clash with just two points

  • Five-star United's Cranford cruise

    CHICKERELL UNITED 5 SHAFTESBURY 1 SCOTT Henley and Josh Why both grabbed doubles as Chickerell United made light work of Shaftesbury at Weymouth College. Despite the blustery conditions, the Chickens produced some fine football during this Magna Dorset

  • Young Magpies in Priory fight back

    CHRISTCHURCH RESERVES 2 DORCHESTER TOWN RESERVES 4 DORCHESTER Town Reserves returned to winning ways with a fine display at high-flying Christchurch. Alex Godfrey gave the Magpies a deserved lead, only for the home side to turn

  • Dorchester caught cold at Devizes

    DEVIZES 15 Dorchester 5 A SLOPPY start ultimately led to Dorchester’s downfall at Devizes. The county town side, not known for their fast starts, managed to concede eight points in the first three minutes of the match – a handicap that

  • Weymouth grind out Westbury win

    WEYMOUTH 10 WESTBURY 0 WEYMOUTH strengthened their grip on top spot in Dorset & Wilts One South with a “hard fought” win over Westbury. Paul Harding’s men ran out 10-0 winners at Monmouth Avenue and saw their lead at the summit stretched to nine points

  • Puddletown sunk by leaders

    WIMBORNE II 34 PUDDLETOWN 19 AFTER an enforced two-week lay-off, both sides were glad to get back into Dorset & Wilts Two South action and, despite the deteriorating conditions, produced a closely fought and entertaining game, writes Geoff Puryer.