A STUDENT is appealing for help from Dorset Echo readers after losing her coursework.

Ellie Brown, 16, was on the bus from Dorchester to Weymouth at 2pm on Tuesday when she accidentally left her A-Level artwork folder behind.

The Thomas Hardye student contacted the bus company, who reviewed their CCTV showing that the folder had been taken off the bus by a stranger at the next stop.

She now worries that she will not get her required grade.

She said: “It's a big folder, so I usually leave it on the luggage rack at the front of the bus. When I got off I realised I'd left it behind.

“It had all my art coursework, some of my media and IT coursework.

“I was really panicked when I realised what had happened so if anyone has picked it up or knows where it is I would be really grateful if they got in touch.”

Anyone who can help is asked to contact the Dorset Echo on 01305 830999.