Archive - Tuesday, 23 October 2018

New partnership will see more people get online
Efforts to get people switched onto the internet are being given a boost.
Letter: Do councillors have trouble thinking logically?
It seems so obvious to many of us living in and around Weymouth and Portland that is it common sense to back the Western Route from Weymouth to Portland?
Prisoner 'at large' for eight days turns up at Dorset prison
A prisoner who was 'at large' for eight days has turned up in Dorset.
Football: Nick Voss scores four in Chickerell triumph
CHICKERELL UNITED 5
Football: Dorchester Sports seal superb Gillingham victory
DORCHESTER SPORTS 3
Table Tennis: Budmouth youth shine in YMCA win
THE youngsters of Budmouth A proved too strong for the experienced YMCA team in Division One and despite some spirited play from the home team, Budmouth’s Will Jolliffe, Josh Clark and and Nathan Calton all took maximum individual points.
Golf: Paul Rogers in Came Down trophy joy
PAUL Rogers fired in a superb score of 34 points to land Came Down Golf Club’s men’s Masters competition.
Driver attacked and robbed in broad daylight at busy Weymouth junction
A driver was attacked and robbed in broad daylight at a busy Weymouth junction.
How Dorset's wildflower verges are helping under-threat swallows
Wildflowers are key to helping bees - but now research has revealed they could also benefit swallows.
Row as farmer ordered to leave land - and owners consider developing it
A farmer said she is 'totally gutted' to be ordered off land she has taken care of for 12 years - as the landowners consider developing it for housing.
Letter: Council must listen to the people over future of peninsula
I have been reading letters objecting to the forthcoming plans that Weymouth council have on the Peninsular at the back of the Pavilion theatre.
Police appeal after woman raped
An investigation has been launched after a woman was reportedly raped in the early hours of the morning.
Firefighters called after car crash in village
A woman was taken to hospital following a car crash.
Hunt for dinosaurs this half-term
ENJOY five live performances in five different villages over half-term week.
Catching 'runners' from island's borstal
SOME of you may have seen the recent feature in the Echo's weekend magazine about a new book on Portland Borstal Institution.
Football: Bridport seal deal for Cameron Vere
UTILITY player Cameron Vere is set to sign for Bridport after taking a year away from the game to go travelling.
Mystery of cottage in the woods
CAN anyone help a Looking Back reader from Bristol with an intriguing query about a cottage in the woods?
Diary suggests Weymouth's white horse is older than we think
HISTORY documents that the White Horse at Osmington was cut into the hillside in 1808 to commemorate Royal visits to Weymouth and the prosperity they brought.
Supporters of seafront gardens celebrate successful concert season
THE Friends of Greenhill Gardens are reflecting on a very successful summer season of music.
Grammy-nominated musical collective in Dorset gig
FORMED by Grammy-nominated musician and record producer Simon Emmerson, Afro Celt Sound System come to Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts next month.
Weymouth might be getting its very own Pirate Festival
A man is seeking support to organise a swashbuckling pirate festival in Weymouth.
Sea cadets wow at Trafalgar Day Parade in London
Three talented youngsters wowed the crowds in London when they took part in an iconic, commemorative event.
Great South West alliance will be 'bigger than Northern Powerhouse'
DORSET is joining with the rest of the south west in a bid to give the region the same clout as the Northern Powerhouse and the Midlands Engine.
New Citizens Advice centre opens on Portland
An MP joined staff and volunteers in opening a brand-new advice bureau on Portland.
Dorchester museum on tour - brand new display will travel the county
A museum's tour with a quirky pop-up exhibition showcases Dorset through the ages.
Letter: Thank you to honest person for purse's return
On Tuesday, September 11, at around 8.30am, may I say thank you to the kind person who handed in a Tesco hessian bag with my purse in I left on the trolley (another senior moment) I cannot tell you how grateful I am.
In the Dock: See who has been before the courts - published October 23
WEYMOUTH
Council volunteers might have worked with vulnerable people without background checks
Procedures at County Hall have been tightened up after it was discovered that volunteers and new staff could have been working with vulnerable people without undergoing background checks.
Picture of the day: Morning reflection
Here is today's picture of the day snapped by Duncan Crook.
Here are the new super-council ward boundaries
Ward boundaries for the new super-council have been published ahead of its inception next year.
Terras: Not many better feelings than last minute winner says Brandon Goodship
BRANDON Goodship says there are not many better feelings in football after his last-minute winner saw Weymouth beat Walton Casuals 3-2 on Saturday.
Portland Hospital ISN'T closing: Reassurance at meeting on isle's future services
People concerned over the future of NHS services on Portland had their say in a public meeting with one of Dorset’s health chiefs.
Happy 100th birthday to woman born before the end of the First World War
A woman who was born a month before the end of the First World War celebrated her 100th birthday with her family.
Children as young as five excluded for poor behaviour - including attacking staff
Children as young as five are being permanently excluded from Dorset schools because of their poor behaviour – including attacking staff.
JOY CALDER
CALDER Joy Passed away on 13th October aged 88. A beloved mother and much loved grandmother and great grandmother. Celeration of Life to be held at Poole Crematorium on Tuesday 30th October at 2pm. Flowers or donations for Alzheimer's Research UK may be…
COLIN McFARLANE
McFARLANE Colin Graham Passed away Peacefully at home with his loving family on 17th October 2018 aged 70 years. He will be greatly missed by his wife Grace. Father of Steven & Elaine and David, grandad of Mark, Sophie, Bethany, Caitlin, Hope and…
ARTHUR CRANDLEY
CRANDLEY Arthur The family of Arthur Crandley (aka Bill) wish to thank relatives and friends for all their kind cards and messages, for attending the funeral service and for generous donations to the British Lung Foundation &/or to Weldmar…

Archive - Tuesday, 23 October 2018

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New partnership will see more people get online

Letter: Do councillors have trouble thinking logically?

Prisoner 'at large' for eight days turns up at Dorset prison

Football: Nick Voss scores four in Chickerell triumph

Football: Dorchester Sports seal superb Gillingham victory

Table Tennis: Budmouth youth shine in YMCA win

Golf: Paul Rogers in Came Down trophy joy

Driver attacked and robbed in broad daylight at busy Weymouth junction

How Dorset's wildflower verges are helping under-threat swallows

Row as farmer ordered to leave land - and owners consider developing it

Letter: Council must listen to the people over future of peninsula

Police appeal after woman raped

Firefighters called after car crash in village

Hunt for dinosaurs this half-term

Catching 'runners' from island's borstal

Football: Bridport seal deal for Cameron Vere

Mystery of cottage in the woods

Diary suggests Weymouth's white horse is older than we think

Supporters of seafront gardens celebrate successful concert season

Grammy-nominated musical collective in Dorset gig

Weymouth might be getting its very own Pirate Festival

Sea cadets wow at Trafalgar Day Parade in London

Great South West alliance will be 'bigger than Northern Powerhouse'

New Citizens Advice centre opens on Portland

Dorchester museum on tour - brand new display will travel the county

Letter: Thank you to honest person for purse's return

In the Dock: See who has been before the courts - published October 23

Council volunteers might have worked with vulnerable people without background checks

Picture of the day: Morning reflection

Here are the new super-council ward boundaries

Terras: Not many better feelings than last minute winner says Brandon Goodship

Portland Hospital ISN'T closing: Reassurance at meeting on isle's future services

Happy 100th birthday to woman born before the end of the First World War

Children as young as five excluded for poor behaviour - including attacking staff

JOY CALDER

COLIN McFARLANE

ARTHUR CRANDLEY