TRIBUTES and heartfelt condolences have been left for two people killed in a collision in Weymouth, and their families. A 23-year-old motorcyclist from Weymouth, named locally as Max Fryman, a former Wey Valley School student, and a 63-year-old
PLYMOUTH PARKWAY 2 WEYMOUTH 3 SUBSTITUTE Conor Jevon came off the bench to score the winner ten minutes from time in Weymouth’s 3-2 pre-season victory over Plymouth Parkway at Bolitho Park this afternoon. The result means that the Terras are
WILLAND ROVERS 1 DORCHESTER TOWN 4 DAN Cann scored the first goals of his second spell with the Magpies in a pre-season triumph at Willand Rovers on Saturday. Dan Smith gave Dorchester a first-half lead from the penalty spot, before Cann
SUN-SEEKEERS have been flocking to Dorset once again to make the best of sweltering temperatures. The latest readings from across Dorset show in some parts, temperatures have reached 28°C today. In Weymouth and Portland the numbers are slightly
THERE were more than 30 budding writers from Loders Primary School vying for top honours in this year’s Loders Prize. The prize was instigated by English teacher Sarah Sutton in 2008 and has proved very popular with pupils. For the past few
By LEON ELLIOTT, aged 17 RARELY will a day go by without one of my peers saying that there is nothing to do in Dorset. Having lived in Greater London for 14 years, however, I believe this is certainly not a case of warranted boredom. We are lucky
STUDENTS from Weymouth College raised more than £1,500 for the Teenage Cancer Trust after hosting two charity events. Milena Benedetto, Bronwyn Snaith, Ellie Powell and Kate Vickers officially presented a cheque for £1,510 to Beth Bartlem of the
THE Commander of Portland’s namesake naval ship has reportedly been removed from the vessel amid claims of an affair with a crew member. Commander Sarah West is the first woman to command a frontline Navy warship and took over command of HMS Portland
A DORSET village which lost no soldiers during either world war is set to receive a plaque honouring its status. Langton Herring is one of 14 villages in Britain not to have lost any soldiers in either conflict – known as a ‘doubly thankful village
INSPIRATIONAL sailor Natasha Lambert arrived in Portland after completing the second leg of an amazing 430-mile challenge. The 17-year-old, who has cerebral palsy and no use of her hands, is sailing around the south west coast using only her mouth
AN EXHIBITION celebrating the centenary of Sir Ernest Debenham's agricultural vision in founding the Bladen Estate is coming to Briantspuddle. The Bladen Estate Exhibition will run from Saturday, August 9 to Saturday, August 23 at the village hall.It
Rounders sessions for young people with disabilities are being held in Dorchester this summer. Youngsters aged seven to 16 are invited to come with their parents and enjoy the sessions, organised by West Dorset District Council thanks to a grant
A FORMER Weymouth Grammar School pupil has raised over £1,200 for charity by hosting a reunion marking 25 years since she and her classmates graduated from what is now Budmouth College. Mum Leanne Brodie, 41, held a reunion on July 12 and over
Our native wildlife wonders will be the subject of a talk being given by Dr David Cox at Woodmead Hall on Monday August 11 at 7.30pm. For details call 01297 445537.
Get involved in a doctoral research project. Age UK and Bournemouth University Dementia Institute are running the study which aims to set up a social club for older men aged 65 and over with dementia. Volunteers are needed for eight consecutive
RESIDENTS in Litton Cheney will be asked to dig deep to help repair their centuries-old church bells. St Mary’s boasts a peal of eight bells but two – the sixth bell dating from 1656 and the eighth or tenor bell from 1470 – need major surgery.
A church fete will take place in Burton Bradstock on August 7 at St Mary’s Church from 2pm. For more information call 07786 354403.
The Get Together Club runs every Thursday at YMCA Reforne, from 10.30am to 12.30pm. For details call Island Community Action on 01305 823789.
Walkers, cyclists and horse riders are invited to take part in the Five Pubs Challenge. Back by popular demand, the village hall committees of Askerswell, Loders and Powerstock are organising the event, which takes place between 11am and 6pm on
Warmwell Stables will host a charity day at the stables in Warmwell tomorrow from 2pm. Proceeds go to Weldmar.
The Rev Maria Pap and her family, husband Lazlo and daughter Abigail, from Transylvania are to visit Bridport. The Rev Maria is doing a tour of the Western Union of Unitarian Chapels and will be finishing her tour at Bridport’s own Chapel in the
The Charmouth Fayre will take place on August 3 this year at the Barrs Lane playing fields. The event runs from 2pm until 4.30pm followed by music, a bar and BBQ until 6.30pm, and entry is free. Charmouth will also host its own Antiques Road
A DORSET man has labelled litter left by railway employees as ‘disgusting’. Bill Brushett, 70, from Chantmarle, and others have been left picking up the pieces while work takes place on the railway line between Maiden Newton and Dorchester West
THE Artsreach summer programme of activities has something for everyone to get stuck into during the holidays. On August 7 at Fontmell Magna, Small World Animations brings to life the story of the headless Vikings found on the South Dorset Ridgeway
WEYMOUTH has gone forward thanks to the legacy of the Olympics. We have been pushed into the 21st century and not stuck in the 1950s for sentimental holiday makers from the Midlands to relive their childhoods. We have a fantastic beach now
HAVE YOUR SAY ONLINE I tried to catch a bus at Weymouth station recently before I realised that Weymouth station is a Bermuda Triangle for buses – whenever they get close, they seem to mysteriously disappear. Weary travellers with heavy
My husband and I totally agree with Janette Martindill’s letter (support our theatre). Last Saturday we thoroughly enjoyed Barry Cryer’s and Ronnie Golden’s hilarious show. The theatre was less than one quarter full unfortunately, even though
TOPLOADER and Happy Mondays will be taking to the main stage this evening. Toploader will perform from 8pm and Happy Mondays will follow at 10pm. Crowds are lapping up the sunshine as thousands flocked to the Forever Sun Festival in Dorchester
ABBOTSBURY Children’s Farm is a great place for young families looking for things to do in Dorset. There are lots of different animals for children to meet, greet and feed plus loads more. Kids can cuddle the guinea pigs, ride the ponies and
PORTLAND Coastguards helped rescue two children from drowning in the sea and a fisherman who was blown off course yesterday. Just after 6.30am, Weymouth RNLI and the All Weather Lifeboat were launched to locate a kayaker who had been blown offshore
I’m a handsome four-year-old greyhound who loves attention from humans and having my ears scratched. I walk well on the lead and could live with children in my new home. Greyhound Rescue West of England 07000 785092 grwe.com
THE SUN is shining and the festival fun is underway at the Came Estate near Dorchester. The Forever Sun Festival got underway last night and a host of big name acts are performing throughout the weekend. The Buzzcocks will be topping the bill
THE countdown to Glasgow 2014 is getting ever nearer for Portland’s Jay Lelliott, as he prepares for his 1,500m freestyle heat in the Commonwealth Games on Monday. The former Tornadoes of South Dorset youngster is just days away from representing
A WEYMOUTH man has been cleared of allegations of child abuse dating back nearly 30 years. Aubray Arthur Pegg, of Canterbury Close was found not guilty of multiple counts of indecent assault and two counts of indecency with a child, offences he
WEYMOUTH’S Ryan Stout made his debut for the England under-21 team this week when he took part in World Under-21 Championships in Cyprus playing alongside Matt Hunter from Poole. The two have played together for many years and, in preparation for
A BIG contingent of Bustinskin members are gearing up for the annual Outlaw Triathlon in Nottingham tomorrow. They will be among some 1,500 entrants taking part in the gruelling event at the city’s National Watersports Centre. Several of the
A MOTHER who had laptops and a digital camera stolen during a night time burglary has pleaded with the thieves to hand them in – because they contain precious family photos. Louise Cairns’ house in Shirecroft Road, Westham, Weymouth, was raided
