DORCHESTER'S business community has been showing its support for a fundraising campaign to mark World Autism Awareness Day. Autism Wessex said it has been delighted by the support from the local community in the county town after launching its
AN EASTER eggstravaganza of entertainment is coming to Dorchester this month boasting fun for all the family. A nationally-acclaimed show adapting the true story of the Elephant Man comes to the Corn Exchange on Friday, March 27 following a sold-out
HIGH streets in Weymouth could thrive under new measures that aim to help breathe new life into communities and grow local businesses. From April 15 shops and other retailers across the country will be able to install 'click and collect' lockers
POLICE investigating a crash in Weymouth which closed Preston Road this afternoon are appealing for witnesses. The three vehicle injury collision happened about 2.30pm just north of Heron Close. The cars involved were a Subaru Forrester, Ford
It’s been a long time since the £1m Big Lottery award was announced. So, where is the money? It’s currently held by a fund-holding charity but before it can be put to use the Lottery Fund want to see the plans the Big4 Littlemoor committee have
A YOUNG history buff is passing on his passion to his peers. Jack Welch, 21, has created a guide for young people designed to whet their appetite for local heritage in and around Dorchester. Freelance youth consultant Jack, of Weymouth, has
AN OVERTURNED car on Grange Road near Wareham has caused traffic delays at the Holme Lane junction this morning. Dorset Police were called to the incident at 10.20am to reports that a vehicle had rolled and overturned onto its roof outside the
ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson took some down time in the lead up to Friday night's Euro 2016 qualifier for a spot of R and R and Sunday lunch at The Riverside Restaurant in West Bay. Staff at the award-winning fish eaterie were excited to see Roy
RYANAIR will only run nine routes from Bournemouth Airport this summer - because they haven't got enough aircraft. Last year, the airline ran 16 routes from Bournemouth during the summer. The budget airline confirmed their summer timetable
THERE was plenty to celebrate for county town businesses at the first ever Dorchester Retail Awards. Talented traders and sensational shops were recognised across a range of categories with Lord and Lady Fellowes handing out the prizes at the awards
COUNCILLORS have agreed to sell the town’s Commercial House to the Dorchester Islamic Trust despite concerns over ‘selling the family silver’. The decision came after members of Dorset County Council’s (DCC) cabinet met to discuss the council’s
SPRING in Dorset will be celebrated on Saturday with some choral classics.On March 28 at 7.30pm the Briantspuddle Singers will perform at St Christopher's Church in Winfrith Newburgh.They will be singing Mozart's Sparrow Mass and Sancta Maria Mater Dei
CALLING all fundraisers, volunteers, cake bakers and organisers – Weymouth lifeboat needs you.The Weymouth RNLI fundraising team is looking to recruit new volunteers to help them raise money for the station, this can be through organising events, collecting
ATLAS Elektronik UK (AEUK) has launched a new apprenticeship scheme to find Dorset’s next batch of budding workers. The firm unveiled the scheme at Weymouth College at the start of the month during National Apprenticeship Week, which was a nationwide
As Chairman of the West Dorset Conservative Association I would like to express the sadness felt in the Association at the news that Jim Spicer has passed away. Jim or Sir James Spicer served his country as a soldier, an MP and an MEP and that contribution
THE Prince's Trust has offered support to help restore public access to Castle Cove Beach. The trust’s team programme, based in Weymouth College have offered practical help to try and restore the public footpath. A group of 10 to 12 young people
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PORTLAND star Jay Lelliott is hungrier than ever for success at next month’s British Swimming Championships. The 20-year-old is gearing up for this year’s domestic showdown fresh from a breakthrough year that saw him claim 400m European freestyle
BETTER communication between managers and staff has been suggested as one way to reduce the rising cost of staff sickness at Dorset County Council. The Echo revealed earlier this week how staff sickness is costing the county council almost £3m
TERRAS’ full-back Jamie West believes he was extremely fortunate to escape a major knee injury in Weymouth Reserves’ League Cup semi-final against Hamworthy Recreation. The former AFC Bournemouth youngster, who joined the club last summer, admitted
LIFE through the lens of a Dorset delivery driver has proved a hit on social media - and Dorchester is top of the scenic snapper's list. Wayne Richards works as a customer delivery assistant at Tesco's Poole Extra store but is also a former Dorchester
‘THIS is the worst thing I have ever seen and I can’t believe it’s going on in Britain’– those are the words of a detainee at The Verne Immigration Removal Centre. The man is one of a number of sources who have spoken to the Echo about what they
A DAMNING report has found that staff at a Dorset prison had "almost lost control" late last year. Released today, the HM Inspectorate of Prisons report on HMP Guys Marsh found that drug dealing, gang rivalry, overcrowding and staff shortages at
