Archive - Monday, 22 April 2019

Football: Terras and Magpies live updates
AIDAN Williams and Neil Walton are on hand as Weymouth travel to Poole Town for a Dorset derby, and Dorchester Town host Tiverton Town in the Evo-Stik Southern Premier South.
Watch: Firefighters tackle huge blaze at business park overnight
Firefighters have been tackling a huge blaze at a business park since 6.30pm last night (April 21) and it is still raging now.
Purbeck rave attended by more than 1,000 listening to 'Ibiza music'
MORE than 1,000 people turned up for a rave in a remote rural location over the weekend.
Motorcyclist, 22, killed in crash
Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a fatal collision in which a motorcyclist was killed.At 8.27pm yesterday a road traffic collision occurred on the A357 at Durweston involving an orange Suzuki Swift and a grey Kawasaki…
Football: Portland to host champions Sholing
PORTLAND United assistant boss Reggie Carter says it will be nice to end their season at home to champions Sholing in the Sydenhams Wessex Premier Division today (3pm).
Here's the line-up for the first ever Weymouth and Portland Pride event
EXCITEMENT is building ahead of Weymouth and Portland's first Pride event as the line-up is announced.
School installs new defibrillator for the local community
The Prince of Wales School has announced that its new community defibrillator is fully installed and working.
Letter: Our thanks for this fantastic bench
PLEASE thank George Howell for the fantastic bench he has made for the tennis court.
Three choirs coming together for Milton Abbey concert
A RECIPE for a magical evening is promised at Milton Abbey on Saturday, April 27 at 7pm.
A night of high energy will recreate the hits of this iconic performer
TINA Turner fans should prepare to be blown away when brand new show What’s Love Got To Do With It? arrives in Weymouth.
Mother calls for lessons to be learned after serious crash caused by drink driver
A MOTHER is urging drivers to stay safe on the roads after her life was turned “upside down” by a drink driver who has been jailed for three years.
Fears town pool will close if future council funding not secured
THERE are fears for the future of a town’s swimming pool which will close if council funding is withdrawn.
Pictures: Weymouth sizzles in Easter sun as businesses enjoy bank holiday boost
DORSET has enjoyed a super sizzling holiday weekend as thousands flocked to the coast amid soaring temperatures.
Joy as steps to Castle Cove beach declared open at ceremony
It's official, the steps down to Castle Cove Beach have been opened – allowing full access to the much-loved Weymouth beauty spot.
Quayside music festival rocks the Easter weekend
HUNDREDS turned out to join in the bank holiday fun at the Quayside Music Festival in Weymouth over Easter weekend.
'Another nail in Weymouth's coffin': What readers thought of carnival being cancelled
On Saturday, we reported news that Weymouth Carnival is no more - . Here's what our readers had to say...
Phulmaya raises £3,500 for homeless with sponsored rough sleep
A TEENAGER has raised more than £3,500 for a homelessness charity by sleeping on the streets of Weymouth for 24 hours.
Letter: My memories of Chickerell airfield
So the "Airfield" has now its memorial. As a lad in Hereford Road it was a magnet for observing the aircraft that more and more infrequently touched down on the grass. Of course we had to run the gauntlet of crossing the Grammar School playing field…
Pictures: Hundreds gather for Procession of Witness on Good Friday
HUNDREDS of people gathered in Weymouth town centre for the annual Good Friday service.
Artists concerned with time set for resort exhibition
A PAINTER who has been inspired by the Jurassic Coast will be exhibiting his work at a gallery by the sea.
Magpies: Dorchester Town urge home support in survival bid
DORCHESTER Town boss Callum Brooks is relishing the chance to confirm the Magpies’ Evo-Stik Southern Premier South status against Tiverton Town at the Clayson Stadium today (3pm).
How to win a £5,000, eight-day cruise with your Dorset Echo
THE Dorset Echo has joined forces with Fred Olsen Travel and Amadeus River Cruises to offer readers a fabulous eight-day cruise worth £5,000.
Here's where Dorset Police No Excuse and speed camera vans will be this week
Monday, April 22
House prices rising faster than wages in North Dorset (more so than most of the UK)
NORTH Dorset has been named in the top ten of UK areas where house price growth has outpaced wages over the past two years.
These skies could be a thing of the past if we don't tackle light pollution
COUNTRYSIDE campaigners are calling for action to tackle light pollution, after a study revealed just one in fifty people can enjoy truly dark skies.
Education and Employers gives career inspiration to students
CHILDREN at two Weymouth schools were visited by Education and Employers, a charity that aims to inspire and motivate young people to achieve their potential.
Terras: 'No bigger spice' for Weymouth's Dorset derby
WEYMOUTH boss Mark Molesley says ‘there is no bigger spice needed’ as his title-hunting Terras team prepare to travel to Poole Town today (3pm).
Here's everything you need to know about a Christian conference happening in Weymouth
A Christian conference is set to take place in Weymouth this weekend.
STEVE CARTER
STEVE CARTER Wishing you a very happy retirement Love Lyn and all the family xxxx
DAVID PERRY
PERRY David Formerly of Weymouth Passed away peacefully on 12th April 2019 at Wingfield Care Home, Trowbridge. Much loved husband of the Late Ivy, Dad of Trevor and the late Angela & all their families. His funeral service will be held at Weymouth…
RONALD TALBOT
TALBOT Ronald (Ron) Passed away on the Fortuneswell Ward, Dorset County Hospital on the 12th April 2019, aged 84 years. Much loved husband of Grace for 63 years. He will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Weymouth…
MARGARET CAMPBELL
CAMPBELL (nee Jolliffe) Margaret Lily Passed away on 8th April 2019 aged 83 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family. Her funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Wednesday 1st May at 11.30am Family flowers only please but if…
JIM STOCKLEY
STOCKLEY Robert Percy James 'Jim' Jim passed away peacefully on 2 April 2019. He was a beloved husband of Diana (née Cory) and Grace deceased. He was loved dearly by his daughters Christine and Elizabeth and son-in-law Timothy. His grandchildren and…

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