PORTLAND Coastguard helicopter was scrambled to rescue a walker with a suspected broken ankle near Weymouth. The helicopter airlifted the man, who was walking along a coastal path near Ringstead Bay, because the road was difficult to reach by ambulance
A support group for cancer sufferers has held its first masterclass – in make-up and beauty skills. The Living Tree invited women with any form of the disease to a free two-hour class at the Quaker Meeting House in Bridport. The class was part
ST ALBANS CITY 3 TERRAS 0 JOHN Frendo took his league tally to 22 goals this season as the Saints marched all over Weymouth at Clarence Park. St Albans were just too strong for the Terras and went on to record a 3-0 victory with all their goals
EASTBOURNE 0 MAGPIES 1 A FINE second-half strike from Sam Lanahan saw the Magpies celebrate a superb away victory against play-off chasing Eastbourne Borough. With a stiff wind at their backs, Borough enjoyed the lion’s share of possession
THE ARTIST behind a Dorchester graffiti project that fired up a storm has responded by adapting his work. Dorchester Town Councillors called for a design created under the Damers Road railway bridge in the county town to be changed as it depicted
Elderly dogs often get lumps and bumps on or underneath their skin and I have written before in my articles about getting them checked as early as possible in case they require surgery. Such was the case when I saw Plum, a 13-year-old Labrador.
I’m an adorable little crossbreed girl who has been waiting patiently for my forever home. I’m five years old and would love somewhere with a cosy bed to curl up on. Rushton Dog Rescue 07870 771694 rushtondogrescue.co.uk
I’m a three-year-old greyhound girl who is looking for somewhere to settle down. I will make a fantastic pet and am great with children as well as other dogs. Dorset Greyhound Rescue 0844 4990428 clarksfarmgreyhounds.org.uk
I’m a lovely greyhound chap who really deserves to find a loving home. I’m nearly seven years old and it would be great if someone could offer me the comforts I need. Dorset Greyhound Rescue 0844 4990428 clarksfarmgreyhounds.org.uk
I am a lovely young male who is looking for someone to welcome me into their family. I would love to find a forever home and will make a great companion. Weymouth and District Cats Protection 0844 4778854 cats.org.uk/west-dorset
BRIDPORT'S Opera Circus, with the help of Rory Newbery, Molly Foster, Katy Bird and other young people in Dorset, is hoping to raise £25,000 for 40 special needs children in orphanages in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Some of the young people who came
I’m a very handsome four-year-old greyhound boy who will make a fantastic companion for somebody. I’m a friendly lad who will make my new owners very happy. Dorset Greyhound Rescue 0844 4990428 clarksfarmgreyhounds.org.uk
STAFF at a Dorset care home have hit out over plans to close the facility. Councillors approved plans to hold a consultation with a view to closing Phoenix House in Blandford, which offers respite and residential care for adults with learning disabilities
Littlebredy’s social club February meeting is a Valentine evening and will be held in the village hall on Saturday February 15 from 7.30pm. The evening will consist of cocktails, and a buffet and the dress code ranges from comfortalbe and tidy to formal
Low cost line dancing classes due to take place at the Park Centre in Chelmsford Street on Mondays have been cancelled until further notice. It is hoped the classes will start again in the spring.
A DORCHESTER photographer is celebrating after snapping up another award. Andy Whale walked away with the coveted Peter Grugeon Best Fellowship 2013 title at the BIPP (British Institute of Professional Photography) National Professional Photography
St Mary’s Church in Litton Cheney has sent more than £200 each to Julia’s House hospice and the Pilsdon community following collections taken at the Christmas services.
The local performer playing at the Valentine’s Day gala buffet is Nick Barron and not as reported in Thursday’s Echo. The Amy Mayes Band will also be performing. It takes place at Weymouth Pavilion from 7.30pm and tickets cost £30. For details,
Books, coffee and cake will be on offer at Moreton Village Hall. Books will be on sale from 25p each and donations are welcome. It takes place from 10am to 12pm on Saturday, February 15.
A curry night is being organised for Help for Heroes and Care for Casualties. The evening on February 22 starts at 7.30pm in Whitchurch Canonicorum village hall and everyone is welcome. There will be a three course meal, with a vegetarian option
FUNDRAISERS are being urged to get involved in Challenge Weymouth and raise money for a Dorset children’s hospice. Organisers announced last week that Julia’s House will be the official charity partner at one of the country’s biggest triathlon
Eli has been very busy this week learning about rain and storms. Eli wanted to know why has it been so stormy recently and how is rain made so he looked on the internet and in the library to find his answers. Eli discovered that storms happen when
THE “perfect day” was how Dorchester Town manager Phil Simkin summed up his feelings after seeing his team claim a precious win at Eastbourne Borough. Saturday’s victory in East Sussex, thanks to Sam Lanahan’s second-half strike, broke the Magpies
