WEYMOUTH Sports are “definitely still alive and kicking, just a bit wounded”, according to chairman Mark Richards. Rumours had been circulating that the club was on the brink of folding following their relegation from the Dorset Senior League last
STALBRIDGE SECONDS 220-7 (8pts) lost to DORCHESTER SECONDS 224-6 (18pts) by four wickets JOE Power and Stuart Beasley both produced excellent performances as Dorchester Seconds overcame Stalbridge Seconds by four wickets. On winning the toss
MOBY Dick’s Bears maintained their 100 per cent record in Division One of the Weymouth & District Evening League with victory over last season’s cup winners Saggies. Kieron Womble (26) and Ben Doidge (26) got Saggies off to a solid start, but
WEYMOUTH Cougars have retained the Ability Counts Dorset and Wiltshire League title. The Cougars went into the fifth and last tournament of the season in second place behind AFC Bournemouth. Weymouth started the tournament against third-placed
COLFOX’S Year Seven boys’ team have retained the Area Cup after beating St Osmund’s at the Bob Lucas Stadium. The West Dorset school had reached the showpiece after beating Budmouth in the semi-final. Having been 3-0 down at half-time in the
WESTHAM Community Group youngsters got the chance to tee off at Weymouth Golf Club under the watchful eye of club professional Des Lochrie. The group enjoyed a free taster session at the club and several of them showed a lot of promise. Lochrie
THIRTY-EIGHT local athletes took part in the first race of the 2013 British Biathle Series at Millfield School in Street. The Dorset Pentathletes team took four individual gold medals, four silvers and three bronze. The event consisted of a
AMBER Davies helped Wessex Under-15s reach the final of the National Cup where they eventually fell to Tameside. The All Saints pupil produced some wonderful hitting from the middle of the court during finals day in Kettering. Her side had
TORNADOES of South Dorset swimmer Samantha Dunning struck gold in the 100m butterfly in a time of 1min 11.32secs at the Wales National Pool in Cardiff. The annual short course meet was organised by Exeter City and attracted many of the top Welsh
ELDERLY people will be getting the chance to share their memories and reminisce thanks to the Dorset Writers’ Network. Their Pen Pals project has received a grant of £5,250 from the Dorset County Community Fund – a fund managed by Dorset Community
READER John Steven contacted us with this rather delightful image of a Viking ship being towed into Weymouth Harbour. He said: “I have done some research on the photograph which leads me to believe that it was taken in the late 1950s or 60s. The
THE victorious Chickerell FC team that won the Dorset League 50 years ago reunited for one very special evening to remember their win and also celebrate the 80th birthday of team member Brian Farwell. The gathering was organised by his son Paul and
WEYMOUTH footballing legend Dickie Borthwick, pictured right, supplied us with this photograph of the town’s football team and wonders if anyone can supply a date for it. Dickie thinks it was taken in the 1960s and can name all the players.
THE latest show from PuppetCraft, the masterful Devon-based puppet company is coming to Bridport. Nobody Rides The Unicorn is a gentle, absorbing show, based on the picture book by well-loved poet/playwright Adrian Mitchell. A script has been specially
THE Junction Hotel was on the corner and next door was Mr White’s shoe shop, Herrings art shop and then Parson’s, the tobacconist and hairdresser. Then there was Holland the butcher, a plumber and finally the Great Western Hotel which was run by Mr
Firefighters were called to tackle a chimney fire that broke out at a home in Weymouth. Crews from Weymouth attended Sutton Road, Preston at around midday. A spokesman for Dorset Fire and Rescue urged residents to clean and check their chimneys
A COUPLE got married in Weymouth and had their reception in a medieval barn. Felicity Cranny, 28, owner of Limelight clothing store in Weymouth and Thomas Treweek, 27, a gas and heating engineer, met nine years ago through mutual friends on Portland
DORSET is a UK stronghold for reptiles according to experts. The county is one of the only places where all six of our native species can be found. Rob Farrington, of the RSPB, said: “The people of Dorset should be incredibly proud that we
FAMILIES are set to flock to Corfe Castle this half-term with a host of fun activities on offer. Visitors can make the most of King John’s Castle from today until Friday. The Feudals present a display of everyday life in Corfe Castle during
Politician and novelist Ann Widdecombe and former Lib Dem leader Paddy Ashdown are among the guests at this year’s Beaminster Festival on Sunday, June 30. Other highlights include a performance of Babe: The Sheep Pig by Illyria Open Air Theatre
Artist Stephen Bishop is giving an exhibition at the Eype Centre for the Arts called Turning Tides. It runs from now until June 9 from 10.30am until 4.30pm in the village near Bridport. Visit stephenbishop.co.uk for more details.
There will be two open garden and cream tea days at Priory Farm, East Holme, near Wareham, in June. These open days, on June 8 and 9, also include various stalls and tractor rides. Proceeds to Purbeck Citizens Advice Bureau and Dorchester and
A MAN who attacked his neighbour in his own home has been given a community order. Nicholas Bridge, aged 44, appeared at Dorchester Crown Court to be sentenced after admitting a charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm. Prosecutor Rufus Taylor
LONG-serving Les Ames has taken the chain of office as mayor of Portland Town Council for the third time. The RAF veteran made a plea for residents to work together after becoming the island’s first citizen. It is the fifth time he has had
A POPULAR Dorchester woman celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by loved ones. Winnie Woodsford made the most of the special day at Queen Charlotte Care Home in Weymouth where she has lived for around seven years. She was born in 1913 and
EQUINE enthusiasts were treated to a show with a difference as they got to see their horses working from the inside out. Horse painter Gillian Higgins visited Kingston Maurward College to give a presentation. The event was organised by Jemma
POLICE and fire crews were tasked following a collision involving a caravan on the A35 near Wareham. The incident took place at around 9.30am this morning near Sandford. Dorset Fire and Rescue said the crash involved a caravan and a private
Weymouth School of Ballet may be the oldest dance school in Weymouth, but there was nothing old hat about their latest show at The Pavilion, it was Simply the Best. Daphne and Lisa Crump are to be congratulated on producing a dazzling, flawless
We are pleased the Echo is highlighting the possibility that fracking might occur in Dorset (Echo, May 24). We think it is important your readers realise this is a direct result of the energy policies being pursued in Westminster by all the three
ALONG with everyone I know, I am a procrastinator and, like Scarlett O’Hara, I will think ‘tomorrow’s another day’ or, more likely, I will say that I will complete a certain task when I get around to it. It seems that the latter words come up in
A MAN was handed a community order following a police raid in Littlemoor, Weymouth. Nigel Hellier, 54, appeared at Weymouth Magistrates Court on a charge of possession of a class B drug with intent to supply. He was arrested by police after
RESPECTS were paid to fallen American heroes who gave their lives in the Second World War. Wreaths were laid at the American War Memorial on Weymouth Esplanade yesterday as veterans turned out to honour the US troops who served in the conflict.
A man has been arrested in connection with an assault in Bournemouth that left another man with serious head injuries. Police attended Comley Road in Moordown at around 8pm on Sunday following reports of an assault. The injured male is currently
PLANS to extend a pub beer garden in Dorchester town centre have provoked an angry response from local residents. Neighbours of the Royal Oak claim a proposal to remove a garage and store room at the rear of the establishment and extend the garden
Cornucopia will be performing at the Borough Gardens in the county town on Sunday, June 2. The free event starts at 2.30pm.
I have to say I was quite overcome by the roadworks, once again, on Overcombe. So the massive roundabout was too big. Didn’t they realise this before digging up the roads? No, of course not! Now we have to deal with long delays, once again
Cubs at 1st Langton Matravers group have been busy collecting food and toys for the primates at Wool’s Monkey World rescue centre. The youngsters have been carrying out their task in a bid to help gain the coveted community challenge badge.
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was discovered dead on a beach. A body was found in water near groynes at Seaway Avenue in Christchurch, at 9.10pm yesterday. For live updates from our Dorset reporters at the scene
A holidaying family had a lucky escape after there was a small explosion in the gas cooker of their caravan. They were staying at a caravan park in Lytchett Minster when fire broke out on Sunday evening. Firefighters found the blaze was out
DO YOU make Dorset’s greatest chilli con carne? Amateur Dorset chilli chefs who believe they can cook the best dish now have an opportunity to see how their favourite recipe compares with the best in the UK at the Great Dorset Chilli Festival.
COUNCILLORS have to rule on a controversial planning application – even though it will make absolutely no difference at all. The borough council’s planning and traffic committee deferred a decision on the plans for Curtis Fields site at Lanehouse
Echo Reporter Catherine Bolado reports from Cyprus where a major Territorial Army (TA) exercise is taking place. It involves soldiers from Dorchester-based 6 Rifles, C-Company, as well as regular army soldiers. It comes as the government plans
Stone carving techniques will be demonstrated by local sculptor Sarah Gilpin at the Weymouth Discovery Centre at RSPB Radipole Lake on Sunday from 11am to 3pm. For more information visit rspb.org.uk/radipolelake
A National Citizen Service barbecue is being held at Weymouth College on Saturday. There will be live music, a climbing wall and other activities for Year 11 pupils interested in finding out about the NCS programme. For more information call
Fire chiefs have again warned of the importance of smoke alarms in properties after a detector alerted a family to a blaze on Sunday. Firefighters were called to a property near Wareham after a tea towel was left on top of an oven. For a free
DORSET schoolchildren have the chance to put their knowledge of subjects like history, art and English to the test by taking part in a national competition. Marks and Spencer is asking children across the country aged seven to ten years old to
THE CATHOLIC parish in Weymouth bade a fond farewell to its deacon. A retirement party was held for deacon Wilfred Westlake MBE at the parish of Our Lady Star of the Sea to thank him for all his hard work in Weymouth and Portland. The deacon
Coastguards were alerted after a vessel drifted into another boat causing some damage. No-one was hurt in the incident in Poole Harbour on Sunday which caused minimal damage to the yacht Que Sera.
A TEENAGER who was inspired by a friend to take on a sky high charity mission has thanked those who helped him raise £2,000. Michael Foy, from Wool, celebrated his 16th birthday by taking on a charity sky dive for his best friend Spencer Owen,
WEYMOUTH-based guitar ace Robbie McIntosh will help launch a record-attempt on a Dorset beach by playing a concert. Robbie, who has played with Paul McCartney and The Pretenders, can’t make the Guitars on the Beach event at Lyme Regis on September
SEASIDE traders in Weymouth are hoping for a busy summer after a booming bank holiday weekend. Sunshine pulled the crowds down to the resort across the three days in a welcome boost for local business. Traders are hoping for a good summer after
A HEROIC neighbour has told how he battled flames to help save a man who was trapped in a flat at the top of a blazing building. Weymouth residents Casey Rich and Kim Broughton were woken by neighbours in the early hours after a fire broke out
STEPHEN Reed is looking forward to a new chapter in his career after departing the Bob Lucas Stadium. The Devon-based midfielder was told his services would not be required next season just last week, and it appears he is relieved to be leaving
THIS picture shows the heart-stopping moment when youngsters scaled a landslide, dislodging rocks on to a beach yards from sunbathers. Coastguards have sent out a stark warning to Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door visitors to stay away from the massive
