THE public mobile library service in Dorset is to be closed. Dorset County Council’s Cabinet agreed to close the service at its latest meeting. It will however continue to maintain the service provided to residential homes and sheltered accommodation
A BLAZE at a business park on Portland brought out three crews of fire fighters. Dorset Fire and Rescue were called at 6.58pm to Southwell Business Park. Two crews from Portland and one from Weymouth arrived minutes later at the fire in a commercial
THE weird and wonderful of the carnival will be dazzling crowds at Dorset’s most popular festival this summer. Camp Bestival’s organisers have announced the line-up of acts performing on the brand new Shadylady Stage at Lulworth Castle from July
POLICE and paramedics are on scene at a one-vehicle crash in Dorchester. A 21-year-old woman was injured, however her condition is not believed to be serious. The South Western Ambulance Service was called to Herringston Road where a red Citroen
PORTLAND United are back in training ahead of their Sydenhams Wessex Premier League campaign, which starts in August.More than 30 players returned in reasonably good shape as they took part in their first pre-season session on Tuesday night.The players
BOSS Gary Bailey believes the inclusion of Portland’s Carl Mutch in a full coaching capacity next season will “bring something different” to the Blues’ set-up. Mutch will be part of the Blues’ coaching team alongside Chris Wilson, Mark Carter and Bailey
ADULT teams at Shipton Gorge have been taking part in the Weymouth & District League for a number of years with considerable success – but this year saw a fresh change of approach from the club. The past season saw the West Dorset village enter a youth
CHEERS from the beers! A Dorchester beer festival raised thousands to help a friendship club. Dorchester’s popular Beerex Festival presented a cheque for £3,840 to The Friendship Club, a group for people with learning disabilities. The group
THERE’S been a buzz on Portland and Weymouth recently. The sun is shining, music is playing and there’s some of the world’s best athletes sailing the blue waters for their last competitive stop on the road to Rio.Dorset Echo has gone behind the scenes
YOUNG people affected by meningitis are being invited to a weekend of adventure later this year in Dorset. Meningitis Now has announced that its popular 'Believe and Achieve' weekend, funded by Children in Need, will return to PGL Osmington Bay
A TEENAGE fundraiser is saddling up for another charity ride in support of the hospital unit that helped her retain her sight. Rebecca Morris, from Dorchester, took on a 30-mile bike ride last year to raise funds for the children's eye unit at
WEST DORSET MP Oliver Letwin took the opportunity to learn first-hand about the work of local family support charity Home-Start West Dorset when he visited their base in Poundbury. Helen Horsley, senior organiser, explained that Home-Start matches
COASTGUARDS and ambulance crews had a race against time to airlift an injured man. The man had fallen from a wall and had sustained a rib injury. Because of where he was on the beach at Swanage, the tide was coming in and so the air ambulance was
A WALKING instructor based on Portland took her love for the outdoors abroad when she completed an intrepid challenge in Africa. Kate Mason, who teaches and trains at Osprey Leisure Centre in Castletown, took on the Marathon des Sables in Morocco
AN ASSOCIATION of guest house tenants is keen to get back around the table with councillors, saying there is “no value” in 60-year leases. Their response comes after the Weymouth and Portland Borough Council (WPBC) policy development committee
TURKEY'S prime minister has called a suicide blast at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul a "heinous planned attack" as the Foreign Office said it was "urgently seeking further information" about possible British casualties. More than 36 people were killed
FIVE people were arrested after an alleged assault that left a 17-year-old with facial injuries. It took place in the early hours of yesterday morning. Residents in Bath Street awoke to find the road cordoned off and some were even unable to
FIVE people arrested after an alleged assault have been released on bail. Dorset Police are continuing their enquiries into the incident in Bath Street at around 4am on Tuesday morning. A 17-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted and suffered
SOME of Dorset council's senior managers could be in line for a pay rise if proposals are given the green light. Terms and conditions are set to be discussed by members of the staffing committee on Monday following a referral from the full council
A backpacker from Dorset plunged 80ft to his death off a cliff in a freak accident in Sri Lanka. Tom Perry, 23, from Christchurch, died after landing on rocks at the foot of the sheer cliff at Weligama, a popular tourist destination on the south
SO, HAVING voted for Brexit I’m a xenophobic, selfish bigot according to Keith Townsend. Well Mr Townsend I am none of those things; I do not have an unreasoning fear of foreigners, they are very welcome to come to this country indeed I and my
CAN YOU help light up the night? The 10th Weldmar Hospicecare Trust Midnight Walk is set to take place in just a few weeks’ time, but organisers say they need readers’ help to make sure it’s a success. So far more than 800 women have signed
ENJOY a three course meal with Fanny & Johnnie Cradock as they cook up a storm in the acclaimed dinner show, Fanny & Johnnie Cradock Cook the Great American Songbook at The Kitchen in Poole Park from July 26-28.The Cradocks namedrop, argue, insult, parlez
A DORCHESTER school is looking for former students to help inspire the next generation. The Thomas Hardye School is one of 400 state schools and colleges across the country teaming up with the education charity Future First to harness the talents
A CHAMBER choir from London is returning to Weymouth to give a special performance.The Grove Singers will perform at All Saints’ Church, Wyke Regis, for their first concert with their new conductor, Tim Rhys Morgan on Saturday July 16 at 7.30pm. The
THE community in Upwey have come together to recall memories made at the heart of the village in St Laurence Church. An exhibition, 'Celebrating Village Weddings', is being held at St Laurence Church in Upwey, from July 9 to 17. Organisers
ANYONE for tennis? Or how about a trip down memory lane?This photo and more will make up an exhibition at Bere Regis School on Saturday (2) afternoon from 2pm. It is being held as part of the school's summer fayre and all are invited.The exhibition
THE DORCHESTER community is being urged to show its support for the armed forces as veterans prepare to go on parade in the town this weekend. The county town's annual Armed Forces and Veterans Day is being held on Saturday to recognise those who
TEACHERS could be set to strike across the county next week. The National Union of Teachers (NUT) has called strike action on Tuesday, July 5 and the south west branch has called on all of its 2,500 Dorset members to take part. The row centres
WEST DORSET MP Oliver Letwin will lead a government Brexit unit, it has been revealed. David Cameron has established a civil service unit to prepare the way for Brexit negotiations to get under way under his successor as Prime Minister. The
A MUSICIAN who has performed at concerts with stars including Connor Maynard and the Wanted helped a group of Weymouth students explore issues surrounding discrimination, radicalisation and British values. Rich Cottell, a musician and songwriter
DEVELOPMENT sites in Weymouth and west Dorset are being sought. Land which could be suitable for new homes and business units over the next 15 years and beyond is being identified by West Dorset District Council and Weymouth & Portland Borough
DORCHESTER Town Council has stressed its commitment to providing affordable housing for young people in the town as it strives to make progress with a scheme for at least 20 flats. The council has been exploring a number of opportunities to progress
GEORGE Piper insists it was special to be back as a winner with Weymouth, and claimed ‘whatever the Wildcats throw at me, I will take’ as he continues his return to the shale sport. It has been a long road back for Piper, who signed for the Wildcats on
STEVE Boore insists he has learnt a huge amount since he arrived at the Bob Lucas Stadium while working under boss Jason Matthews and the Terras’ coaching staff.The former Yeovil Town and Chickerell United goalkeeper, who has set his sights on battling
CALLS have been made for Bridport mayor Ros Kayes to consider standing down after a controversial Facebook post. Cllr Kayes has apologised for any offence caused by the post – which related to the EU referendum result – but said her account was
