HUNGERFORD 2 WEYMOUTH 0 WEYMOUTH’S quest for the Evo-Stik Southern Premier Division title took another hefty blow as they failed to stop Hungerford Town continuing their scintillating home form at Bulpit Lane. The impressive Crusaders, who
MOTORISTS faced delays this evening after a collision in Dorchester. The incident happened shortly before 7.30pm between Winterbourne Abbas and Monkey's Jump roundabout on the A35. The roundabout was fully closed but has now re-opened.
9:43pm I don't know what's happening, Twitter. The #Terras have lost 4 out of their last 5 league games...Back to their usual form, I suppose... — @NeilWalton89 27 January 2015
THE Wey Valley Recreational Gymnastics Club has sprung up once again on Saturdays. The club has a friendly, family atmosphere and it is a place where the children can express themselves and feel supported on a weekly basis for what they achieve
A DORSET horse event has been voted the best in the country for its trade stands, access and entertainment. The annual Savills Countryside Alliance Point to Point at Badbury Rings received the accolade from Horse & Hound magazine. This
A FAMILY from Weymouth celebrated the arrival of a bundle of joy as their first grandchild, Isaac Dean Mattravers, was born at 1.59am on December 28 weighing 7lbs 10 oz. First-time grandparents Shirley and Martin Ryan, who own the Mirari shop in Dorchester
A WEYMOUTH family have welcomed a new addition to their brood with the arrival of their granddaughter. Pam and Phil Edge, from Sutton Poyntz, said their son Paul Edge and daughter-in-law Federica welcomed baby Sofia on December 19. Sofia was
WEYMOUTH couple Jacqueline Walker and Maurice Teague married in a stunning ceremony at Portland Castle. The pair met 13 years ago through the martial arts classes they attended. Jackie wore an ivory satin and lace gown and carried a bouquet
A snake pipefish at Weymouth Sea Life Park has surprised aquarists when they found it to be carrying eggs. Having three snake pipefish in the display meant that breeding was a possibility but, after moving into the new tank in Nursery at the Park
RUNNERS from across Dorset have raised more than £8,000 for Autism Wessex. The 10k run at Somerley park earlier this month saw more than 600 runners take part in the event, raising thousands of pounds. Becky Chalk, community and events fundraiser
A CHARITY is challenging Dorset residents to take on a 30-mile challenge in memory of a Royal Marine who would have turned 30 in April. The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation was set up in memory of the Ferndown soldier, who was tragically
GOOD causes and charities in Sturminster Newton are invited to apply for a £2,700 donation from the Southern Co-operative store. The shop has run a community support scheme over the last few years, which aims to donate funding to local organisations
THANKS to Bridport historian Jane Ferentzi-Sheppard for sending us a reminder of the 70th anniversary of the sinking of the Leopoldville – it is a story dear to her heart as her father was in the US 66th Infantry Division involved. The SS Leopoldville
A WEYMOUTH girl has chopped her hair off to provide a wig for youngsters who are suffering from cancer. Teesha Bussell, eight, asked her mum Amanda to cut five inches off her long hair as she wanted to help young girls and boys who are going through
CROWDS gathered together in Weymouth to pay their respects and remember the lives lost in the Holocaust. A memorial service was held by the Holocaust Tree planted in Radipole Park Gardens to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. The service was hosted
RESIDENTS in Weymouth have been left without gas after a leak caused an emergency closure of Newstead Road. Southern Gas Network engineers are currently working to repair a gas leak which has left all of the properties in Pottery Lane in Weymouth
The Jurassic Coast is the focus of a unique new book packed with beautiful photographs of Dorset. Dorset From The Sea is published next month and is thought to be the first book that has captured the coast entirely from offshore. Former Echo
SUMMER may seem like a long time away from the dreary days of January – but it hasn’t stopped organisers announcing details of a June music festival. Chesil Rocks, supporting Samaritans of Dorset, returns on Saturday, June 20 and is set to be another
THE Full Monty is returning to the Mayflower Theatre for one week only from November 2 to 7 2015. Gary Lucy will lead a cast at the Southampton theatre that includes Andrew Dunn, Louis Emerick, Rupert Hill, Martin Miller and Bobby Schofield.
What price is democracy? Too high, according to Bridport Town Councillors. Councillors said it was ‘abhorrent’ to be charged for its local elections – a move which they claim could see an end to democracy. Members of the council’s finance and
What price is democracy? Too high according to Bridport Town Councillors. Councillors said it was ‘abhorrent’ to be charged for its local elections – a move which they claim could see an end to democracy. Members of the council’s finance and
A LIVING history event in Weymouth will mark the 370th anniversary of a local battle that caused the deaths of around 500 people. The Crabchurch Conspiracy Commemoration Weekend will take place in February, marking the Battle of Weymouth, one of
FAMILIES in Dorset kept their eyes on the bushes and trees at the weekend as hundreds joined in the Big Garden Birdwatch. The survey, run by the RSPB, is now in its 36th year and encourages young and old to spend one hour watching the garden and
BROADCHURCH fans are in for a double delight as the show's Icelandic score composer will be visiting the town as part of a special screening of the final episode. Musician and producer Ólafur Arnalds, whose Broadchurch score won a BAFTA, will be
ABBOTSBURY Subtropical Gardens is working with the Dorset microbrewery Gyle 59 to produce a special ale for its 250th anniversary this year. The beer will be flavoured with Drimys lanceolata, also known as mountain pepper, an Australian rainforest
WEYMOUTH-based Giles Scott got his 2015 sailing seasons off to a great start with two race victories on a high octane first day of competition at the ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami on Monday. Those who had prayed for more breeze after last year’s
FIREFIGHTERS helped extinguish a fire involving the external refrigeration units at a shop in Bovington. The incident happened yesterday afternoon at around 5.19pm. Two crews from Wareham and Poole were called to Gaza Road, Bovington to reports
A COUNCIL blunder led to Weymouth chalet users being ordered to pay £200 more for their licences this year. Letters were sent out by Weymouth and Portland Borough Council informing people of new charges for April to September including a 5 per
A PROPOSAL to honour those who protected Weymouth and Portland during the Battle of Britain has been submitted to the borough council. A former Weymouth resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, has submitted an informal application for a memorial
BOSS Jason Matthews believes returning playmaker Chris Shephard’s inclusion could spark the Terras’ back to their best at Hungerford Town, but insists all of his squad will need to rise to the occasion. The former Eastbourne Borough midfielder
WEYMOUTH Reserves’ manager Jake Richmond hailed the attitude and performance of young full-back Jamie West, who is likely to come into the Terras’ first-team squad at Hungerford Town tonight. The former AFC Bournemouth youngster, son of former
A SERVICE to mark Holocaust Memorial Day will take place in Weymouth today. Holocaust Memorial Day is the annual day of remembrance for the victims and survivors of the Holocaust and subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, Darfur and
SIMON Mitchem has paid tribute to Dan Belt after succeeding him as captain of Dorchester. Belt, who will remain an integral part of the team, decided to step down from the role after three seasons at the helm. Mitchem, pictured, was officially
CALLS have been made for a council to withdraw from an under-fire waste partnership if problems aren’t sorted out. Pressure is being put on the Dorset Waste Partnership to ‘get its act together’ or face the threat of losing Weymouth and Portland
