Archive - Sunday, 15 September 2019

Weymouth Beach cleared to allow air ambulance to land
WEYMOUTH Beach was cleared to allow the air ambulance to land this afternoon.
Motorcyclist suffers 'life-changing injuries' in crash
A motorcyclist in his 70s has suffered what are believed to be life-changing injuries in a crash.
Road closed in both directions following serious crash near Dorchester
A serious crash on Westleaze between Dorchester and Charminster has caused the road to be closed in both directions.
Two released from custody as murder investigation continues
A man and a woman arrested in connection with the death of a man in Weymouth have been released from custody while enquiries continue.
Crash causes delays on Portland Beach Road
An accident has caused delays on Portland Beach Road.
Person injured in crash on Radipole Park Drive
A person has been injured during a crash on Radipole Park Drive.
Man's life saved after being being pulled unconscious from sea by three 'quick-thinking and selfless' men
A MAN’S life was saved at a Purbeck beauty spot after he was pulled unconscious from the water by three “quick-thinking and selfless” men.
WATCH THE VIDEO: Woman airlifted to hospital after suffering multiple injuries in 30ft cliff fall
A WOMAN was airlifted to hospital after suffering multiple injuries after plunging 30 feet down a cliff on Portland.
Police seize large amount of drugs and cash in stop and search operation
POLICE seized a large amount of suspected Class A drugs and cash in a stop and search operation.
The 14 Dorset restaurants featured in new Good Food Guide
Fourteen restaurants in Dorset have been listed in the latest Good Food Guide.
Supermarkets cut petrol prices by 3p per litre
Three supermarkets are cutting their petrol prices amid a fall in wholesale costs.
A traffic light failure is causing delays on Dorchester Road in Weymouth
A traffic light failure has caused delays near Morrisons supermarket on Dorchester Road in Weymouth.
Missing man found after major search
A man who went missing in the Purbeck area has been found.
'He's one of the sweetest horses you could meet': Horse is on the road to recovery after ditch fall
The owner of a horse which got trapped in a ditch says he is on the road to recovery.
Fast food chain apologises after 'horrific' kidney found in takeaway meal
Fast food restaurant giant KFC has apologised after a customer found an unsightly chicken’s kidney in his takeaway meal.
Dorset's Julian Fellowes tells how he brought Downton Abbey to the big screen
More than three years after Downton Abbey finished on ITV, a movie version is finally here. Laura Harding sits down with the show's creator Julian Fellowes to find out how you bring such a beloved drama to the big screen.
Woman given community order and fined after damaging car and resisting police officer
A WOMAN has been handed a community order and fined after damaging a car and resisting a police officer.
Dorchester man hopes to finally run Athens marathon after horror football injury
MARATHON man Jason Bushnell will finally run the Athens marathon, after a horror football injury stopped him from taking part two years ago.
Quarry firm drops appeal after refused expansion plans
A QUARRY firm has dropped its appeal over a refusal to expand Woodsford Quarry.
Millennials could hold key to future of seaside resorts
THE future of Britain’s seaside resorts could depend on attracting millennials to the coast, research suggests.
One last beach weekend as temperatures soar, but don't forget the insect repellent...
TEMPERATURES across Dorset are expected to soar this weekend, but scientists warn the warm weather could bring with it an invasion of mosquitos.
Letter: Weymouth must attract business people
If Weymouth wants to prosper it has to attract top business people, movers and shakers.
Howzat! Ex-England cricketer is coming to town
ONE of England cricket’s finest ever captains and players has extended his tour to take in Lyme Regis.
Hospital beds are set to stay following recommendation
A DORSET hospital has received the good news that its inpatient beds should stay, according to a recommendation made by local healthcare experts.
See all the finalists in the Dorset Tourism Awards
Weymouth and west Dorset business are well represented as the shortlist is announced for a tourism awards showcase.
Record-breaking memory man to help students revise
A RECORD-breaking memory man is to visit schools to help students revise for their exams.
Person dies after being struck by train on Weymouth to Waterloo line
A PERSON died after they were struck by a train on the Weymouth to Waterloo line on Friday evening.
Stunning sunsets among this week's pictures from our readers
Submissions from our readers to our Dorset Magic section this week included some gorgeous sunsets and wildlife photos.
Former patient's gift in will to hospital helps fund new eye camera
DORSET County Hospital Charity has thanked a former patient who left them a gift in their will which went towards upgrading the eye department at the hospital.
Pollinator boom: Butterfly success story next to Weymouth Relief Road
A butterfly success story next to Weymouth Relief Road was being held up as an example of how authorities and landowners around the country can help save our pollinators.
This brand of beer has been named a world-beating favourite
HISTORIC Dorset brand Badger Beer has seen one of its ales named a world-beating favourite.
Letter: My thanks to all who helped
On September 2, my wife had a fall in Morrisons Supermarket.
Football: Super Portland strike five against Fleet
A SIZZLING performance from Portland United helped the Blues fly past Fleet Town into the third round of the Sydenhams Wessex League Cup with a 5-0 victory at the Weyline Stadium.
Football: Bridport held by late Keynsham header
BRIDPORT were cruelly denied by a stoppage-time Keynsham Town leveller in a 3-3 draw as the Bees earned their first home point of the Toolstation Western League Premier Division.
Speedway: Weymouth Wildcats halted in floodlight drama
WEYMOUTH Wildcats were scuppered by a sudden blackout when leading 4-2 against Exeter Falcons in their final Midland & Southern Development League meeting.

14th September 2019