'Pathetic and laughable' - verdict on TIC plea

NO THANKS: Chris Steadman

12:10am Thursday 23rd May 2013

SHOPKEEPERS in Weymouth have blasted a council request to set up a TIC point.

UPDATED: Four injured in explosion at holiday park

UPDATED: Four injured in explosion at holiday park

8:45pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

THREE teenagers were taken to hospital after a gas explosion on a Weymouth campsite.

Funeral details announced for sailing legend Andrew Simpson

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7:55pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

THE funeral of sailing legend Andrew Simpson will be in Sherborne on May 31.

UPDATED: Police appeal after motorcyclist killed in crash on Dorset road

SCENE: Motorcyclist killed in crash on Dorset road

8:26am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A MOTORCYCLIST has died in a crash on a country road in Dorset.

Road closed after crash near Burton Bradstock

Nine Hillingdon arrests in police crime crackdown

4:35pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

THE B3157 is closed after a crash involving a motorbike and a caravan.

UPDATED: Man found dead at foot of cliffs

Man found dead at foot of cliffs

8:25am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

THE body of a man has been discovered at the foot of cliffs near Swanage.

Flying high - Weymouth beach scoops Seaside Award

PACKED: Weymouth beach

6:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

WEYMOUTH beach is flying the flag after retaining a tourism award.

The Dorset Echo Jobs Fair is today in Weymouth

TODAY: Dorset Echo Jobs Fair

3:10am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

EMPLOYERS are at the Dorset Echo Jobs Fair in Weymouth today.

Olympian helps out with new watersports shop

WE’RE OPEN: Sara Earley, Callum Edge, Thomas and Sarah Ayton and Pete Young at the opening of 109 Watersports

3:10pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

AN OLYMPIAN has helped a new watersports shop get off to a flying start.

Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner hails change in crime law

Martyn Underhill Independent

3:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

DORSET Police and Crime Commissioner Martyn Underhill has praised changes in the law that means businesses will be recognised as victims of crime.

MP OLIVER LETWIN COLUMN: Brewery Square creating a new 'new buzz' in Dorchester

An artist’s impression of phase 2B of the Brewery Square development

2:54pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

I NOTICE that a clutch of new restaurants has arrived at Brewery Square in Dorchester.

Council takes action to combat dog fouling in Dorchester

PARTNERSHIP: Councillor David Taylor and Dan Carter with new bins designed to take on dog fouling

12:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

NEW BINS have been installed at a Dorchester beauty spot that has been plagued by dog mess.

Fundraiser's walk in memory of Weymouth toddler

Lin Beer will be taking on a sponsored walk along Hadrian’s Wall

12:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A KINDHEARTED fundraiser will walk miles to raise awareness for a rare condition that claimed the life of a Weymouth toddler.

Dorchester breast cancer expert backs Angelina Jolie

BACKING JOLIE: Tomasz Graja

10:41am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A BREAST cancer expert based in Dorchester has spoken out in support of Hollywood star Angeline Jolie’s decision to have a double mastectomy.

Former music teacher denies indecent assault on young boy

11:01am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A FORMER music teacher has told a jury he did not indecently assault a young boy.

Sir David Attenborough study shows series of extinct wildlife species in Dorset

DISAPPEARING WORLD Upton Heath

10:59am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A STUDY launched by Sir David Attenborough shows that wildlife species in Dorset have become extinct over recent decades.

Proud Lulworth commando back from warzone

Jason Osmond

12:16pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

COMMANDO Jason Osmond marched with comrades on a homecoming parade after a historic tour of duty in Afghanistan.

Vote for your favourite charity

12:18pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A COMPANY that wants to help local charities is appealing for nominations.

Wildflower walk in the meadows

12:22pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A guided Wildflower Walk through Lorton Meadows will take place on June 15 between 2pm and 4pm. Admission is £1 per person. For information, call 01305 816546.

Photograph wildlife for fun

12:21pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A Wildlife Photography Fun Day will take place on Monday, May 27 between 12pm and 3pm at the Chesil Beach Centre.




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