DORSET were left needing a huge 296 runs for victory at the end of day two in their Unicorns Championship clash at Chapel Gate against Shropshire. The hosts started the day trailing by 245 runs after Shropshire’s impressive first-day display, but
The Diocese of Salisbury has announced who will takeover as the new Archdeacon of Sherborne. The Revd Penny Sayer has been chosen to take over from The Ven Paul Taylor who is hanging up his apron after 14 years of service. Since November 2016
THE first ever sighting of a dragonfly species in Dorset has been celebrated by conservationists. Southern migrant hawker dragonflies have been recorded on Dorset Wildlife Trust’s (DWT’s) nature reserve, Lytchett Heath. Three males have been
A popular beach got a deep clean thanks to volunteers. Staff from Southern Co-op joined forces with the Dorset Wildlife Trust to clean up Chesil Beach as part of a series of event for Co-operatives Fortnight. The national awareness fortnight
WEYMOUTH 214-9 (19pts) beat WITCHAMPTON 211-9 (12pts) by one wicket WEYMOUTH held their nerve to take a seventh successive victory in a compelling finale with County Division Two title rivals Witchampton at Redlands. Needing 31 from the final
PORTLAND RT 226-9 (8pts) lost to HAMWORTHY RECREATION 229-7 (19pts) by three wickets PORTLAND Red Triangle suffered a three-wicket reverse to runaway leaders Hamworthy Recreation in their County Division One clash at Reforne. Visiting captain
BEAMINSTER 149-8 (18pts) beat CHARLTON DOWN 145 (6pts) by two wickets BEAMINSTER responded superbly to last week’s 10-wicket defeat to Blandford as they defeated old rivals Charlton Down by two wickets in a hard-fought County Division Two derby
POLICE are appealing for the public’s help after an indecent exposure incident in Weymouth. Officers in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a report of indecent exposure at Lodmoor Nature Reserve
PORTLAND United boss Brendon King is satisfied with the Blues’ pre-season efforts as the Sydenhams Wessex Premier Division campaign kicks into gear. King’s men started their season with a 1-0 win against Alresford Town on Saturday, with Lewis Whyton
BRIDPORT boss Adam Fricker admits it would be ‘fantastic’ if he could see his side finish in the top six this year, but admits it will be very difficult as they get their 2018/19 season underway in the Toolstation Western Premier Division. The Bees
‘SETTLED’ Balti Sports are in a better place says manager Marco Nott ahead of their Dorset Premier League season opener against Sturminster Newton on Saturday. Balti finished eighth in the league last season, despite going 10 games without a win
DORCHESTER Sports manager Ashley James says the club are in it to win it, but insists the club do not set targets ahead of the 2018/19 campaign in the Dorset Premier League. Sports begin their campaign away at Sherborne Town Reserves on Saturday
CHICKERELL United manager Shaun Murphy praised the showing from his players in training so far as they look ahead to their Dorset Senior League season. The Chickens finished runners-up last year, after a title race that went right down to the wire
A GROUP of cows have escaped from a field causing chaos at Weymouth Park and Ride. The group of around 20 cows escaped from the field shortly after 12 pm. Dorset Police have cordoned off a small part of the Park and Ride with a spokesman added
FIRE crews from Weymouth rescued a woman who got stuck in a lift. Crews were called at 12.15pm to a premises in New Bond Street to rescue the woman. They left the scene at 12.45pm.
Pets and their owners gathered at St Martin's Church in Martinstown for a special service. A blessing of animals was held inside the church on Sunday, July 29. Churchgoers were encouraged to bring along their pets to the service to show the
Dorset’s No Excuse road safety team reported two drivers for alleged motoring offences on Saturday. This included someone speeding on the A35 in Purbeck – the apparent excuse was that they were running late for their son’s football match. Later
Dorset conservationists are celebrating the success story of one of the UK's most beautiful and striking butterflies. And people are being asked to look out for the Marbled White, which has seen its numbers soar with a 50 per cent increase in the
Today's picture of the day shows the Jurassic Coast viewed from Portland, photographed by Duncan Crook. If you have an image for picture of the day email newsdesk@dorsetecho.co.uk
On behalf of everyone at our Southern Co-op store in Chickerell Road, Weymouth, I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who visited during our Charity Awareness week. Thanks to their support, we raised more than £100 for Friends of
EMMA Wilson was among the promising young windsurfers to show their talent as the RS:X fleets joined the action at the 2018 Sailing World Championships in Aarhus, Denmark. With a steady 15-20 knot breeze guaranteeing fast sailing, three-time youth
DORCHESTER Town Reserves manager Rich Robson has confirmed that the Magpies’ second string will cease to operate in league competition during the upcoming season. Robson, who guided the Magpies to fifth in the Wyvern Combination Midweek Division
DORCHESTER Town midfielder Luke Winsper feels the Magpies can “realistically” aim for a play-off slot in the 2018/19 Evo-Stik Southern Premier South campaign. Winsper was confirmed as having signed on for his second consecutive season with Steve
DORCHESTER Town chairman Matt Lucas is hopeful that manager Steve Thompson’s first full pre-season in charge of the Magpies will eventually “show dividends”. Thompson joined the county town side after a handful of league games had already been
WEYMOUTH’S Jake McCarthy acknowledges the Terras are going into this season as ‘one of the favourites, if not the favourites’ but says the side are confident for their Evo-Stik Southern Premier Division campaign. The Terras start away at Harrow
DORCHESTER Town manager Steve Thompson admitted his side’s 5-1 loss to Winchester City had been a “big eye-opener” as the Magpies prepare for their Evo-Stik Southern Premier South opener against Metropolitan Police on Saturday. Thompson’s men were
WEYMOUTH manager Mark Molesley feels there is enough in his squad to improve on last season, despite their impressive return of fifth place and 97 points in the Evo-Stik Southern Premier Division. The Terras have had a difficult pre-season where
WEYMOUTH chairman Ian White has praised the current set up at the Terras as being the best he has ever seen in his 22 years at the club. Speaking to Echosport he praised the loyalty of the players who have stayed after Weymouth’s superb last season
DORSET'S Georgia Hall admitted it felt "too good to be true" after producing a brilliant final round to win her first major title in the Ricoh Women's British Open at Royal Lytham. Hall, who had never previously tasted victory on the Ladies' European
FAMILY fun can be had at a Dorset arts venue this autumn. The season at Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts, kicks off in September with two family-friendly performances in the cool and quirky Roundabout tent, which this year is located on the
A FISH and chip shop on Portland has won a place on the shortlist for the 2019 National Fish and Chip Awards. The Chesil Chippie at Victoria Square is one of 60 shops to make it to the shortlist to become the next Fish and Chip Shop of the Year.
GET your glad rags on - tickets are now on sale for the annual Gala Ball hosted by Diverse Abilities. Dorset's disability charity is inviting people to join the Parisian-themed event at Lighthouse, Poole, on Saturday, November 24, to help make a
A TRADITIONAL blue cheese that has been made in Dorset for more than 300 years has helped to put the county on the food map. Hotel chain Premier Inn has created the ultimate foodie map and has included Dorset and its Blue Vinny cheese. Blue
A JURASSIC Coast winery has scooped 12 awards at the BAFTAs of the English wine world. The Lyme Bay Winery celebrated its wins at the national WineGB Awards. Among the WineGB awards, the pick of the bunch, without a doubt, is the Waitrose Trophy
NEW features and an exciting line-up will be on the programme when a popular festival returns. A wide range of tastes will be catered for in this year's Burton Bradstock Festival of Music and Art, which will take place from Monday, August 13 until
Shame on you, to all those borough councillors who voted against the single most important issue for the future development prosperity of South Dorset, and the catalyst for the whole of the county. That is the line of the Western Relief Road –
Hundreds of residents and visitors flocked to Southwell on Portland for a lively street fair. Returning for a sixth year, the Southwell Street Fayre drew crowds of families to the village on Saturday, offering live music, fairground rides and plenty
The cost of rural crime rose sharply last year – and one Dorset farmer has had to go to extra lengths to deter repeated thefts of his property. Figures from insurer NFU Mutual show that the cost of rural crime jumped more than 45 per cent between
BREXIT could have a 'devastating impact' on tourism for places such as Weymouth, it is claimed. With its blue flag beaches, stunning coastline and the amazing weather, the South West is set for a bumper summer. But analysis from the People’s
PUBLIC loos may become a key issue under local government reform in the coming months. Many parish and town councils say they would take them over – if also given something to help meet the cost. But under current guidelines the new Dorset Council
Bestival made its return to Lulworth Castle at the weekend – and, as usual, it featured one of the most eclectic line-ups of any major festival in the UK. It’s the first time the event has taken place in August rather than September after the main
Dorset Police’s ‘No Excuse’ team are out in the county tackling inconsiderate and dangerous driving. The team aims to use a combination of enforcement and education to tackle the ‘fatal five’: drink and drug driving, excessive and inappropriate
Thousands flocked to a a sunny Lodmoor Country Park for a festival of music, activities, food and drink. Party in the Park, organised by community radio station AIR 107.2 and now in its seventh year, drew crowds of families and music-lovers to
A couple's swing chair was stolen from their garden overnight as they slept in their house. The theft occurred at the property in Springwell Close, Corfe Castle, sometime between 10pm on Friday, July 20 and 6.20am on Saturday, July 21. Police
More than 100 firefighters tackled a huge blaze on Upton Heath yesterday afternoon. A total of 15 fire engines and several off-road vehicles were sent to the scene just off the A35 Upton Bypass, which was first reported at 3.14pm. Crews from
By Martin Lea and Joshua Kirby Armed police swooped in Weymouth to hunt suspects after a man was stabbed at a house. It prompted a huge police presence in the town centre and elsewhere as officers responded and began searching for suspects.
