THE Yacht Clubs of Weymouth Keelboat Championships saw more than 45 boats competing in glorious sunshine and a variety of wind speeds. Five fleets made up the event – Impala, IRC, PY 1, PY 2 and Squib – with seven races being completed throughout
WEYMOUTH Tall Ship Pelican will join the town’s carnival celebrations on August 20 before she sails for one of the most popular regattas on the calendar. At 45 metres long, Pelican cuts quite a dash when she is dressed for the festivities and the
AN UNEXPLODED piece of ordnance which was found on a beach near Weymouth has been destroyed. The ordnance, thought to be an old, rusty anti-submarine rocket, was located at Redcliffe Point this afternoon. Coastguards were alerted to the object's
THE future of Weymouth Cricket Club is in good hands after the announcement of a five-year sponsorship deal with builders’ merchants Buildrite. Delighted with the news, chief youth coach Hugh Lawes told Echosport: “Buildrite have kindly agreed
FANCY getting a new perspective, broadening your horizons or just chilling out? There’s a talk, reading or poet for you! An inspirational collection of more than 50 authors, journalists, philosophers and illustrators are waiting for you in
SHOPPERS in Weymouth and Dorchester have been targeted by thieves today. Offenders have stolen items including purses and phones from five people, all aged between 50 and 70, across the area. Detectives are urging the public to take care and
IT'S TIME to dust off your shoes and get ready for a dancing masterclass. Iconic 70s dance troupe Pan’s People, pictured, will host a number of lessons for kids at the Lulworth Castle discotheque as part of the festival. Original members Dee
CAMP Bestival is about getting in touch with nature. The Lulworth extravaganza is joining forces with Project Wild Thing – a new people-powered movement to help children and adults reconnect with nature. Camp Bestival organiser Rob da Bank:
CHILDREN at The Grove pre-school playgroup in Dorchester raised £40 for RNIB at a recent fundraising event. The group decided to give the day a theme, which was the well-known Michael Rosen story ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.’ The children brought
YOUNGSTERS in a village primary school made the most of the hot weather before the end of term by moving their classroom outdoors. Following Forest School training, staff at Burton Bradstock Primary School set up regular lessons in a nearby fields
WHETHER you are a kid, or you’re just a big kid – Camp Bestival is all about you this year. There’s more for young ones to see and do in 2014 than ever before. For starters, everyone’s favourite family festival is getting some Disney magic.
Here are some other food vendors to look out for. Crayfish Bob Bob says: “I started Crayfish Bob in order to create a UK market for the tasty invasive species crayfish that inhabit our waterways. “The government line remains: ‘There is
HERE is a recipe from Breddo’s to try out before the big day: Jerk Pork Taco Ingredients: 3-4kg neck end pork shoulder Jerk Marinade: 1.5 tbsp allspice, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg grated from whole, 1/4 bunch of thyme leaves
HOPE you’ve saved some room – there’s a feast for all the senses cooking. In a bid to make Camp Bestival more flavoursome than ever before, organisers have handpicked a group of chefs, street vendors and ‘creative food makers’ to create The Feast
Friday: Music from headliners James, with appearances from Johnny Marr, Steve Mason, Peter Hook & The Light, The Cuban Brothers, Totally Extinct Enormous Dinosaurs (DJ set), David Rodigan MBE presents Ram Jam, MNEK and Courtney Pine. Kids’ and
THEY say laughing is great for your health. Well get prepared to be glowing by the end of the weekend with a comedy line-up like this. Matt Richardson, Milton Jones, Ben Norris and Stephen Grant are just some of the well-known names that will be
FRIDAY: It’s time to rock out as James hit the main stage on Friday. Between 1982 and 1989, James were for many, Manchester’s best-kept secret, signed by Tony Wilson to Factory, they’ve been celebrated by Morrissey, Marr, New Order and The Fall
IT’S the most wonderful time of the year! No, we’re not talking Christmas. We’re talking time to escape to a world of fun right on your own doorstep. This weekend is... oh, come on, you know what it is! It’s Camp Bestival. And as you’re
WEYMOUTH'S most highly decorated soldier from the Great War was not a mighty officer or sea lord, but a brave and humble foot soldier. Corporal Jack Coleman served as servant, or batman, to Lieut Colonel Lewis Wood, commander of the 2nd Border
A VETERANS diary from 1914 gives an insight into life as a soldier when war was declared. Mike Lovegrove, of St George's Avenue, discvovered his grandfather's old army effects when his mother found them during a clear out. Among the old paperwork
A FIRE has left a garden shed in Chideock very badly damaged. Two crews from Bridport Fire Station attended the incident in Mill Lane at around 1.15pm this afternoon. The fire also caused damaged to a nearby tree and telegraph pole. It
WEYMOUTH Esplanade turned into a sea of blue t-shirts as dozens of walkers took on a walk to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease Association. Samuel Bates, 11, together with 45 family and friends, proudly marched to the finish line at Weymouth
A TASTE of France will soon be on offer at Brewery Square in Dorchester. Côte Brasserie is set to be the latest leading name to open in the county town’s thriving urban regeneration project. Waterhouse director Andrew Wadsworth said: “Côte
PORTLAND’s Travis Perkins has closed with the loss of one part-time position. The builder’s merchant opened an island branch at Southwell Business Park several years ago. A spokesman for Travis Perkins confirmed the closure and said that: “The
WEYMOUTH historian Greg Schofield took the opportunity to find out more about some of the 47 men from Weymouth who lost their lives fighting the Ottoman Empire. He recently visited the Military Cemetery in Jerusalem to pay his respects to the 10
THE true horror of war was brought home to Shirley Kerslake's grandfather, Edward John Trip. Frampton resident Edward - or Ted, as he was known - was an Army medic in the First World War, stationed at the Western Front. He and his two brothers
A WOMAN made a moving trip to Belgium to pay tribute to her great-uncle, who perished in a gas attack which claimed the life of dozens of Dorset soldiers. Private Alexander William 'Will' Sanders of the Dorsetshire Regiment, who came from Shipton
SCULPTORS at Sandworld are bringing books to life this summer. Sandworld, which is located in Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, has built sculptures based on books and authors for this year’s exhibition ‘Literally Sand’. There is something for
Admiral Victor Crutchley received his VC for ensuring the safety of his men after an attempt to scupper the HMS Vindictive in Ostend harbour in 1918. Victor Crutchley was invested with his Victoria Cross by King George V at Buckingham Palace.
The Rev Edward Mellish was the first clergyman awarded the Victoria Cross duging the Great War. He is buried at Weymouth Crematorium. Edward Noel Mellish was a 33-year-old assistant curate at the beautiful St Paul's church in Deptford at the start
A YOUNG cancer patient has organised a 15 hour live music event to raise money for charity. Tom Ryan, 21, of Dorchester, found out he was suffering with a melanoma behind one of his eyes in February this year. After recovering from operations
FAMILIES flooded in to Dorchester’s award-winning Borough Gardens to celebrate Love Parks Week. Children and people of all ages enjoyed a day of fun in the sun as a host of entertainment was put on at the popular county town venue. The celebration
PORTLAND’S Jay Lelliott promised that his sensational sixth place in the Commonwealth Games 1500m freestyle final was “just the beginning”. But the 19-year-old added that although he was “happy” with his performance in his first international final
A TEEN folk trio who have attracted national plaudits are bringing their sound to Weymouth next month. Granny’s Attic will be performing at St Edmund’s Church Hall on Saturday, August 23, fresh from their success as nominees for the Young Folk
If I could cast readers’ minds back to ‘Have your say’ of Friday, July 18 regarding the question of whether the lycra-clad individuals cycling along the bypass between Weymouth and Morrison’s roundabout are too good for the cycle paths? Mr Wellman
The apathy and repugnance which many of us display towards politics and politicians is heightening on a daily basis. Ten years ago, Tony Blair promised us ‘people power for communities’. Similar pledges now fall on deaf ears. Spin doctors subtly
A TRACTOR, cut hay and hedgerow were involved in a fire near Bere Regis. Dorset Fire and Rescue Service urged motorists to drive carefully as the smoke from the blaze was blowing across the A35. The incident took place between Dorchester and
LOW WATER TOMORROW Portland: 03:11 (0.30m), 15:24 (0.40m) West Bay: 03:27 (1.10m), 15:39 (1.20m) Lyme Regis: 03:38 (0.90m), 15:49 (1.10m) HIGH WATER TOMORROW Portland: 10:32 (1.70m), 22:39 (1.70m) West Bay: 10:07 (3.70m), 22:20 (3.80m) Lyme Regis
WILLIAM Rhodes-Moorhouse, of Parnham House in Beaminster, was the first airman to be awarded the VC and few stories that lie behind Britain’s most prestigious gallantry medal could be more moving. Not only had he written a ‘first and final letter
FAMILIES flooded in to Dorchester’s award-winning Borough Gardens to celebrate Love Parks Week. Children and people of all ages enjoyed a day of fun in the sun as a host of entertainment was put on at the popular county town venue. The celebration
PORTLAND coastguard centre helps jetskiers in trouble. At 5.38pm on Wednesday, portland Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre recieved a 999 call about a jetskier who had gone out from Bowleaze Cove heading towards Durdle Door but which had not
WEYMOUTH Carnival organisers have issued a plea for support as the summer extravaganza fast approaches. Preparations are being made for the big day on Wednesday, August 20, which will include the world-famous Red Arrows, beach events, live music
JOHN Greenslade has paid tribute to out-going Magpies’ chairman Neal Butterworth, praising his “determination to see things through”. Greenslade, chairman of the Dorchester Town Community Trust, also voiced his support for Matt Lucas, Butterworth
WEYMOUTH’S golden sands will play host to some of the best beach volleyball players in the world over the next few days. The annual RAF Weymouth Beach Classic gets underway this evening and runs until Sunday when the main trophies will be decided
A WEYMOUTH nursery is at the centre of a police probe after a parent lodged a complaint. Dorset Police and Dorset County Council confirmed they are investigating an incident at Chipmunks Day Nursery, in Buxton Road, Weymouth. Details of the
