HUNDREDS of homes are without power this evening following an electrical fault. Power went down shortly before 5pm this evening across the Chickerell, Westham and Southill areas. The Dorset Echo office on the Granby Industrial Estate was also affected
A MAN needed treatment for head wounds after an assault in Weymouth on Saturday night. The attack happened outside the Anchorage pub at around 11.20pm. The man, in his late teens and from outside the area, was treated at Dorset County Hospital
POLICE in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses after an attempted arson at the Gala Bingo in the town. A number of pillows were set alight using lighter fluid around 11pm on Saturday night at the rear of the premises in Queen Street. Anyone
PORTLAND UNITED 2 MERE TOWN 1 GARY Bailey saw his Portland United charges return to the summit of the Dorset Premier League with a gutsy win over Mere Town at Grove Corner. With former league leaders Merley Cobham Sports enduring a torrid afternoon
HIGHWORTH TOWN 3 BRIDPORT 0 BRIDPORT were knocked out of a cup competition for the second time this season by Wiltshire outfit Highworth on Saturday. The Hellenic League side eliminated the Bees from the FA Cup in August and did the same to
By Rachael Harper IS photography really an accurate representation of life or is it just blinding us from reality? With the digital era we live in, this question seems more important than ever. Can we really believe our eyes? Nowadays,
IT’S what the whole world’s been talking about this week: Kim Kardashian on the front cover of Paper magazine. In an attempt to ‘break’ the internet, the reality TV show star bared all – and if her infamous bottom didn’t ‘break’ the internet, it
A DORSET charity is offering help to disabled adults claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The Advice Team at Diverse Abilities Plus, which supports children and adults with physical and learning disabilities, is concerned that many people
RESIDENTS are being asked to get behind a campaign to prevent elderly people dying from cold this winter. Dorset Community Foundation, a charity dedicated to strengthening communities and enriching local life, is running its Surviving Winter Campaign
MEN, women and children have marched together in Weymouth to make a stand against domestic abuse. You First Dorset organised the walk to raise awareness ahead of National Domestic Violence Awareness Week, which starts on Monday. Dozens turned
THE WIDOWER of a woman killed in a tragic accident says her death would have been prevented if safety barriers were installed. David Wilson’s wife Rita died after being knocked down by her own car in Commercial Road, Weymouth in July. Mr Wilson
ORGANISERS are looking to build on past success as they prepare for Dorchester Beerex 2015. Glasses will be raised in February for the 27th popular beer festival, which showcases ales from around the country. Tickets don’t go on sale until
Advertisement feature SEE Dorset’s historic past in a new book filled with never before seen pictures. The latest book from The Dorset Echo provides a fascinating look into the way Weymouth, Dorchester and Dorset has changed over the last century
HUNDREDS of people attended Dorchester's Brewery Square last night for the Christmas lights illumination. Members of the public were able to witness a fire dance and enjoy a hog roast as part of the festivities. People were also quick to grab
BOMB disposal experts carried out a controlled explosion on a West Dorset beach. A cordon had been put in place around Church Cliff beach in Lyme Regis after a member of the public discovered a phosphorus flare. Police and coastguards were
ELDERLY residents are being warned not to be caught out by home maintenance this winter. The call from Age UK Dorchester comes during National Maintenance Week. Di Lawrence, of Age UK Dorchester, said: “We all know if you want to help prevent your
DORSET Police and Crime Commissioner Martyn Underhill chaired a workshop examining mental health issues. The Association of PCCs meeting looked at reducing the criminal justice system’s use of Section 136 of the Mental Health Act to deal with offenders
