SOUTH Coast Equestrian’s yard on Chickerell Road in Weymouth hosted Olympian Lucinda Fredericks, as part of a clinic held for young riders and competitors from around the area. The international star, who claimed a silver medal representing Australia
A WOMAN in her 80s was seriously injured in a two-car crash on the outskirts of Weymouth. Emergency services rushed to the scene on the A353 near Poxwell just after 4pm yesterday after a silver Citroen C3 and a silver Volvo estate were in collision
A WOMAN died earlier today after falling from cliffs at a Purbeck beauty spot. Police, coastguard and the RNLI were called to Old Harry Rocks, Studland, this lunchtime, to reports of a person falling from the cliffs. Both of Swanage's RNLI
REVIEW 10CC, BOURNEMOUTH PAVILION THE rousing ovation 10cc received at the end of their stunning two-part set said it all really. Graham Gouldman may be the only original member of the band left these days, but with drummer Paul Burgess and guitarist
MARTIN Clunes has been talking about his new drama about Sherlock Holmes author Arthur Conan, which aired on Monday. He says he didn’t want to take on the role – and only did so because his wife asked. Philippa persuaded him after years of
THE Bodyguard has struck casting gold since it became a hit in the West End, with praise heaped upon pop star Beverly Knight and Broadway star Heather Hedley playing the role of hunted superstar Rachel Marron. So former X Factor winner Alexandra
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary in Weymouth. Officers were called to reports of an alleged burglary at One Stop Community Stores on Lynch Road, Weymouth at 1.50am this morning. Police searched the nearby area and arrested
The Tank Museum at Bovington has secured £100,000 of funding to drive forward a project to mark an important wartime anniversary. The money from the government and Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund will be used as part of the Tank
PLANS have been lodged to build a solar park in a disused quarry on Portland. The Crown Estate and Albion Stone have submitted a planning application to Weymouth & Portland Borough Council. The planning application is for a 3MW Solar Park
COUNCILLORS have agreed to allow more time to explore whether a new ferry service might be launched in Weymouth. The decision was taken at the full meeting of Weymouth and Portland Borough Council last night. The Echo revealed earlier this
HOSPITAL workers have 'no choice' but to pick up a pension- and go back to work. Figures show that dozens people who retired from Dorset County Hospital in the last four years have been re-employed. Unions say inadequate pay has led to inadequate
A man was rescued from a jetty in Weymouth this morning after sustaining an ankle injury. Dorset Fire and Rescue Service were called by the Ambulance service shortly before 5am this morning to help them rescue a casualty from a jetty off North
MARK Jermyn insists the Magpies are not setting themselves any targets when it comes to the number of points they may need to guarantee their survival this season. The Dorchester Town player-manager says the only thing he and his players will be
MANAGER Jason Matthews will have food for thought over his team selection at Chesham United tomorrow (3pm), as the Terras go in search of back-to-back league wins. Suspended defender Ashley Wells is likely to be the only absentee in the Weymouth
A MAN from Lyme Regis has died following a collision on the A35. The 26-year-old man was travelling on a motorycle when the incident occurred. The collision happened at the junction of Elsdon’s Lane and the A35 near Lyme Regis at approximately
SPRING is in the air this weekend with a chance to pick up some goodies for the garden, marvel at a Weymouth invasion and celebrate St David's Day for free. *DISCOVER the true story of Dorset's bloodiest secret with the Crabchurch Conspiracy Commemoration
MARTYN Peel has praised his Dorchester players for their commitment to the cause in the face of a growing injury list at Coburg Road. The county town side’s bad luck with injuries struck again last weekend when they lost the services of Tom Bamlet
BRIDPORT boss Trevor Senior knows his players cannot afford to perform like they did against Melksham Town earlier in the season when the two sides meet again tomorrow (3pm). The Bees were beaten 3-0 by the Wiltshire outfit at St Mary’s Field on
SPARKS could fly at Grove Corner tomorrow as Portland United try to find a way to reignite their campaign. With only one win in the last four and just 10 games left, boss Gary Bailey says it is “imperative” his side rediscover their early season
BALTI House manager Marco Nott believes tomorrow could be a pivotal day in this season’s Dorset Senior League title race. The top four sides are all involved in games against each other, with leaders Balti going to fourth-placed Piddletrenthide
STEVE Coward has been impressed by the competitive nature of the Dorset Senior League this season, as his troops head into a crunch clash at Holt United tomorrow (2pm). Steve Churchill is likely to be unavailable for the Chickens, but apart from
