THIEVES stole a trailer loaded with 21 tonnes of fabricated steel in a night-time raid. They struck at a commercial yard in the village of Pulham. It happened sometime between 7.40pm and 10.40pm on Sunday, January 13 at Snashall Steels on Pulham
WRECKS off the Dorset coast feature in a new book tracing some of the most treasured relics in the country’s seas. Diver and author Rod Macdonald features ships at the bottom of Lyme and off Weymouth and Portland in Great British Shipwrecks, a
TRADERS are being urged to attend a key meeting in Dorchester to determine the future direction of the BID – the town’s Business Improvement District. The BID team are holding the meeting for levy payers on Tuesday as it prepares for a re-ballot
THE CLOSURE of two residential homes for people with learning disabilities has moved a step closer. Members of Dorset County Council’s cabinet have agreed to consult on the closure of Douglas Jackman House in Dorchester and Alexandra Road in Weymouth
DORSET is set to shiver even more as widespread frost and ice is expected overnight and into Sunday. Temperatures may dip to as low as -5 degrees in some areas. The Met Office has said some light snow flurries remain possible, but these are
FUNDS are needed by a charity that has helped young people play an active role in Dorset communities for almost 70 years. The Dorset Youth Association (DYA) provides training and professional support for young people who dedicate their time to
A FUTURE generation of businessmen and women celebrated their 2012 scholarships with representatives from industry. The Budmouth College students were joined by their parents and trustees from the Sir Samuel Mico Trust, a local charity which was
Chief Inspector Nicky Searle of Dorset Police said they have put in place contingency plans to maximise the level of service that can be provided across the county. She added: “Local authorities are invoking emergency planning arrangements and
CHILDREN made the most of a day off school to sledge, build snowmen and throw snowballs. With most schools in the area shut because of the weather youngsters headed for the nearest snow-covered slope. Dozens took to he hills at Sutton Poyntz
IF you thought you had a hectic start to the day, spare a thought for new mum Sinead Mellor. Sinead went into labour at her Swanage home in the early hours of yesterday but was forced to turn back from Poole Hospital because the road was blocked
Dorset County Hospital was able to run the vast majority of its services despite the severe weather. Chief executive Jean O’Callaghan said: “Many of our staff went to great lengths to ensure they got into work at the hospital today and their efforts
RUBBISH and recycling collections were suspended due to the bad weather. Kerbside collections were suspended and all Household Recycling Centres (HRC) closed. The county council issued advice to homeowners wishing to visit the HRCs, advising
Most of Dorset’s schools closed but several, including some in Dorchester and Weymouth stayed open. Among the schools that remained open were Greenford Primary School in Maiden Newton, St John’s Primary School, Radipole Primary School and Bincombe
GRITTING teams have been out on Dorset’s roads working to keep the main network free of snow and ice. Dorset County Council’s fleet of 30 salt-spreading vehicles were out yesterday afternoon and overnight on the various routes around the county
AN IT glitch was responsible for crashing a county council website as parents and students tried to see which schools were closed. As parents and students tried to find out if their school was closed yesterday morning the Dorset for You website
DORSET Fire and Rescue Service is warning residents not to leave cooking unattended after a fire at a Weymouth flat this morning. Firefighters were called to Derby Street in the Park District at around 10.15am where a blaze had broken out in the
JOHN Pearce, of Alf’s Fish and Chips, spent the day taking supplies to elderly people in the area who were unable to get out of their homes. He said: “It’s something we do every winter when the weather is bad, it’s just our way of doing something
THE adverse weather has put paid to Weymouth's home clash against Frome Town at the Bob Lucas Stadium. Terras' officials had initially hoped to beat the cold snap but following a pitch inspection at 9.15am the clash was postponed.
The military swung into action as heavy snowfall brought chaos to the transport system, schools and services across Dorset. Soldiers helped police to reach people in their cars as blizzard conditions were reported on the main road between Dorchester
BRENDON King would love nothing more than to put one over on the Robins this afternoon at the Bob Lucas Stadium (3pm). Weymouth and Frome have become fierce rivals over the past 18 months but it is the Somerset outfit that have enjoyed the upper
BRIDPORT Runners have had a very successful season and are looking forward to a challenging 2013. Last year, for the first time in a while, the club competed in the Wessex Cross Country League in all adult categories and won titles in two of them
PRESTON Table Tennis Club’s Christmas party welcomed the visit of England duo Matt Ware and Jamie Trevillion, who carried out a demonstration/exhibition match. Matt Ware, 21, is currently ranked eighth in the country while Trevillion is a top-50
PORTLAND’S Stuart Bithell, who claimed Olympic sailing silver in 2012, has revealed he is to team up with fellow ex-470 sailor Chris Grube in his quest for gold at Rio 2016. Bithell, who partnered Luke Patience to 2012 podium glory and two World
THREE members from Dorset Spirit Combat, who are based in Bridport, were assessed for their next grade. The Spirit Combat International advanced gradings took place at Her-sham, Surrey and included the Aki-Jujtsu forms, kickboxing and mixed martial
So Richard Drax sees no need to change ancient traditions. I don’t think he is referring to the old tradition of using dung poultices for wounds, is he? Or perhaps the old tradition of putting witches to death as supported in that great traditional
MOST of the snow has gone but motorists are urged to take care in icy conditions. There are no reported road closures in place, but a Dorset Police spokesman advised anyone getting behind the wheel to take care. He said: "Take care if you must
Referring to the many letters and articles that I read in the Dorset Echo about the Navitus Bay Wind Park, I must ask, are there any supporters of the scheme? Of all the letters I have not seen one that shows support for the project or for any
CONDITIONS in Dorset could continue to be dangerous as temperatures plummet, causing ice to form. A severe weather warning is in place for the rest of the weekend in the north Dorset area only. A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “Although
SLADERS Yard in West Bay will be hosting British/Swedish band House of Trees on a winter music night which includes British alt-folk troubadour Jack Cheshire on Saturday, January 26. House of Trees features former Bridport man James Carnell and
As the instigator of the Dorchester BID back in 2005 I have followed its progress with interest and, as time has gone on, with growing concern. After nearly five years and the spending of close to £500,000, I am disappointed that so few of my hopes
MADNESS singer and frontman Suggs takes to the stage at Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts, on May 17 with Suggs: My Life Story, a hilarious, yet moving, one-man tour de force which has played to rave reviews. With musical accompaniment and
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CONSIDERABLE interest has already been shown in a new community orchestra. The sessions will start in Dorchester on Sunday, February 3 at 3pm at Dorchester Arts, the Grove, Dorchester. Catherine Oakley will conduct the orchestra and will welcome
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