Archive - Sunday, 20 October 2019

Fears for health of children over dog mess covering football pitches
A FOOTBALL team is kicking off over dog mess left on pitches which could be putting the health of children at risk.
Crews alerted to reports of 'underground fire'
FIREFIGHTERS were alerted to reports of a possible underground fire.
Woman to pay £4,500 after her dog caused dozens of ewes and lambs to die of shock
The owner of a dog which broke into a sheep farm has been fined more than £4,000 after dozens of ewes and lambs died of shock.
Yobs damage cars in two overnight attacks
Yobs caused damage to parked cars in two overnight attacks.
End of an era as record store to close doors
A record store is winding down as it gets set to close its doors for the final time - after more than 40 years in business.
This couple make cannabis oil that you can add to your food and drink (and it's all perfectly legal!)
THE cannabis industry is on a roll.
Sainsbury's ends the sale of fireworks: Should public be banned from buying them?
SUPERMARKET Sainsbury's has announced it will stop selling fireworks this year.
It's official - Dorset’s restaurants, pubs and takeaways are best in country for food hygiene
DORSET is the best in England when it comes to food hygiene.
Major revamp planned for village pub
A revamp of a village pub is being planned which could dramatically increase its size.
Work to start on 53 affordable eco-homes
After a decade of planning and negotiation, the creation of more than 50 eco-homes could start soon.
Children's services urged to put youngsters and families 'before processes'
‘OLD-fashioned’ ways of working in Dorset children’s service are being challenged to put children and their families first.
Women-only running group raises hundreds for veteran charity
A WEYMOUTH charity that supports local veterans and their families has been given a boost thanks to fundraising from a women's running club.
High street retailer Bonmarche collapses into administration
High street retailer Bonmarche has collapsed into administration, putting around 2,900 jobs at risk.
Voices: Does Weymouth really need another McDonald's?
Voices is the Dorset Echo's weekly youth page, written for young people by young people. If you would like to write articles for Dorset Echo Voices, please email alex.cutler@dorsetecho.co.uk for more information.
Council won't take steps to ensure solar panels installed on new homes despite climate emergency
DORSET Council will do nothing to ensure all new homes are built with solar panels – despite declaring a climate emergency.
Column: Grown up approaches to difficult problems are possible in UK politics
I hear that Dorchester Arts have a show for children coming up at 2.30 pm on Saturday November 2nd.
Letter: You need to be an acrobat to get out of cars now
I HAVE signed up for tuition to train as an acrobat.
Dorset Police launches anti-bullying week poster campaign
DORSET Police has launched a competition for young people to mark Anti-Bullying Week.
New horizons for comedian as he brings farewell show to town
Stewart Francis tells us what to expect on his farewell tour, which calls into Bridport Electric Palace on Sunday, December 1.
A vet's advice on how to prevent Lungworm issues in dogs
In this wet, miserable autumn weather one group of animals is having a field day – slugs and snails – they seem to be everywhere. Now, slugs and snails are not generally of much interest to vets (we do not practice slug medicine!) however they…
Take a trip down America's civil rights trail
Hannah Stephenson discovers America's dark past and Martin Luther King's vision for its future by following the civil rights trail
Smooth vocals of The Carpenters to be recreated
OLD melodies will be revived in The Carpenters Experience, coming to the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis on Thursday, November 14.

19th October 2019