WEYMOUTH have re-secured the services of central-defender Ed Palmer following their 2-2 draw with Plymouth Argyle. Palmer, who has trialled with the club over pre-season and was named in manager Jason Matthews’ starting XI for Saturday's clash,
MAGPIES 0 AFC BOURNEMOUTH 11 EVERYONE knew about the gulf in class between the Magpies and their visitors from the Championship going in to this pre-season encounter – but not many would have foreseen a result quite like this. The complete
Popular event ‘Party in the Park’ will take place at the Barrs Lane playing fields in Charmouth on July 26. Gates for the event open at 7pm with music and entertainment from 8pm onwards featuring The Twerzels, a Wurzels tribute band. There
A charity treasure trail will be held around Weymouth to raise money for the charity Butterflies Children’s Disability Fund tomorrow with a choice of three trails at different distances. Free parking and refreshments will be provided at the Basepoint
The Creepy Crawly Bug Show is taking place at Abbotsbury Children’s Farm on Sunday, July 27. There will be the chance to see snakes, tarantulas and scorpions and still cuddle and feed the fluffy animals. Open from 10am to 5pm. For more information
A church fete will take place in Burton Bradstock on Thursday, August 7 at St Mary’s Church from 2pm with a wide variety of stalls and entertainment. Call 07786 354403.
A village fete takes place next Saturday, July 26, at the Manor Farm House Gardens, Godmanstone, from 2.30pm. There will be family fun with games, a coconut shy, tombola, books, plants, bric a brac, cake stall, Pimms tent and table top pig racing
VISITORS to Portland will be better informed after a new tourist centre opened. The Heights Hotel, which commands breathtaking views of Chesil Beach is hosting the new Isle of Portland visitor information centre. South Dorset MP Richard Drax
THE A352 in Wool is back open after an earlier crash. Police said occupants suffered minor injuries in the collision which involved two vehicles. It happened about 3.30pm near the pedestrian crossing opposite Central convenience stores.
DORSET County Hospital's newly refurbished day surgery unit has been hailed as a 'superb facility' for patients. The unit was officially reopened on Friday following a refurbishment project aimed at improving patient experiences. Divisional
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car failed to stop after an incident involving a child. The green coloured vehicle was in collision with a six-year-old boy on Wimborne Road, Poole at 3.45pm on Thursday. To help call Dorset Police in
Dorset Police say that 69 people had been charged with drink or drug driving-related offences between June 1 and July 17. The force is running a summer campaign to target drink drivers. The initiative runs until July 31.
As a result of the reshuffle, I found myself having to go a few days ago to receive some seals of office from the Queen in Buckingham Palace. The protocol surrounding events at the Palace is always rather mysterious, though enormously smoothly
May I suggest our council- lors join with the local residents at the proposed area for a permanent travellers site in a planned demons- tration where we intend to chant: “What do we want? A travellers site! When do we want it? Now!” That this attractive
I swim once a week. Last week unfortunately when I was removing my ear plugs, one didn't come out. It was the type that is soft and you mould into your ear. I took myself to my doctors who couldn't get it out, so they made me an appointment to the
It is no surprise that the Weymouth Park and Ride is under-used and is costing a fortune. I raised my concerns with Dorset County Council four years ago when I expressed doubt about the viability of the Weymouth Transport Package's Park and Ride
NOTHING will stop more 800 women raising money for Weldmar with tonight’s Midnight Walk. It will see women of all ages lacing up their boots and taking to the streets of Weymouth to raise money for Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. Come fair weather
Dorset Healthcare says it has strengthened its leadership team with two new appointments. The trust has welcomed Steve Hubbard as director of strategy and business development. Steve, who has over 30 years of experience in health and social
Dorset Fire and Rescue service is warning motorists to be careful on the roads in downpours. Rain after a dry period can be slippery due to build up of oil and grease.
Roads in Wareham will be closed today from 6am to midnight due to Family Fun Day and evening event.
Following the John Wells 18th Classic Bike Run, we would like to thank Simon and Rachael at the Crown Inn and to all our many helpers. To our sponsors, Clive Thorner at CT Motorcycles and Mike and Sam Wood at Mikki Mugs. To Steve and Sally at Punch
GLASSES are being raised at a charity-supporting beer festival in Weymouth over the weekend. The Wyke Smugglers has resurrected Wykefest which used to be held in the fields near Value House at Wyke Regis. The indoor event, supporting Julia’
THE sun may not be shining all day but there’s lots to do in south and west Dorset this weekend – but don’t forget your raincoat just in case. The odd shower is expected this afternoon but it will remain warm. The Jurassic Rocks music festival
South Street in Bridport will be closed to traffic from 10.30am to 12.30pm on Sunday, August 3, for the First World War Commemorative Parade. There will be a parade to Church led by the Dolphin Marching Band followed by an 11am service in St Mary
GLASSES are being raised at a charity-supporting beer festival in Weymouth over the weekend. The Wyke Smugglers has resurrected Wykefest which used to be held in the fields near Value House at Wyke Regis. The indoor event, supporting Julia’
A CONTEMPORARY art project inviting audience participation is making its Dorset debut in Bridport. Artists and performers will be able to test new and innovative contemporary work in front of a live audience through Practice [Outside]. The
Coastguards were called following a report of a fully clothed man in the water off Ballard Cliff near Swanage. The man was kept under observation while lifeboat crews and coastguards helped him safely to shore on Swanage Beach. The incident
CAMPAIGNERS say they fear discussions about the future of Dorset County Hospital’s pathology service are ‘going on behind closed doors’. It comes ahead of a gathering of campaigners outside the hospital today. Patient governor Andy Hutchings
SOUTH and west Dorset appears to have avoided major flooding problems overnight after being battered by torrential rain. The county was hit by a deluge in the early hours and there were loud thunder cracks as a storm swept in. More thundery showers
SKIPPER Stewart Yetton cannot wait to lead the new-look Terras into battle against Plymouth Argyle, the club he played for and grew up supporting, this afternoon (3pm). The prolific frontman, who came through the youth ranks with the Pilgrims and
DORSET skipper Chris Park is looking to “keep the ball rolling” as his side return to Dean Park to clash with Oxfordshire in a three-day contest starting tomorrow (11am). The county completed their first triumph in the longer form of the game since
