Archive - Monday, 17 February 2020

Rita Andrews
ANDREWS Rita Passed away on 27th January 2020 aged 95 years. Wife of the late Sydney Andrews. A Her funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 21st February at 12.15pm Donations can be made in lieu of flowers for Dorset and…
PAMELA COLEMAN
COLEMAN (Formerly Seed, nee Cornick) Pamela (Pam) Died peacefully in her sleep on the 1st of February 2020 at Dorset County Hospital. She will be sadly missed by her husband Gary. A loving mum to Michael, Denise and Trish. A devoted nan to Rebecca,…
Joyce Mary Peaty
PEATY Joyce Mary Passed away on 5th February aged 90 years. Much loved wife of the late Ken; Mother of Sandra and Alan; Mother-in-law to Steve. She will be sadly missed by all. Her Funeral Service will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 6th March…
Storm Dennis: 'Miracle' escape for families thanks to Tesla automatic braking as giant tree crushes two cars
A ‘MIRACLE’ twist of fate saved a family’s life when their car was hit by a huge falling tree as Storm Dennis raged through Dorset.
Storm Dennis: Punishing winds and rain wreak havoc in Dorset
PUNISHING wind and rain put emergency services through their paces as Storm Dennis raged through Dorset over the weekend.
Rail passengers warned of severe disruption on Weymouth-Waterloo line on Monday due to flooding
Network Rail has announced there will be severe disruption on the Weymouth-Waterloo line on Monday due to flooding at Sway in the New Forest.
Storm Dennis in pictures: A look back at the weekend's record-breaking weather
Storm Dennis' winds and rain raged through Dorset over the weekend.
Police officer who groped woman WON'T face charges... because there's not enough evidence
A detective constable dismissed without notice after groping a woman in the kitchen of her home won’t be the subject of any criminal charges, it has been confirmed.
Delayed harbour wall work is finally complete and road closure lifted
Work to repair harbourside walls in Weymouth is just about complete – several weeks later than originally planned.
Academy flying high after being ranked as one of UK's top performers
NEW figures have revealed exactly how well students at schools up and down the country progressed academically in the years leading up to sitting their GCSES.
Move to boost Dorset's aquaculture industry will create jobs and attract investment
Efforts are being made to establish Dorset a major leader in aquaculture in a move that would create jobs and attract further investment.
Here's where Dorset Police No Excuse and speed camera vans will be this week
Monday February 17
Letter: Please don't kill our town with free bus service plan
REFERENCE free buses instead of free car parking, Echo Saturday, February 15, I wish to comment on the town council Green Party proposal to replace the free parking for Weymouth town centre pre-Christmas, with free bus travel on those days.
Flood alerts remain in place after Dorset takes a battering from the weather
SEVERAL flood warnings remain in place throughout Dorset in the wake of Storm Dennis over the weekend.
Injured veteran will 'give it his all' in winter sports event - while he also fights cancer
A year ago services veteran Will Williams struggled to walk 200 metres.
HMS Queen Elizabeth success as ambitious naval airman joins giant warship
A RECRUIT from Dorchester has completed the tough training needed to serve on the flight deck of the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carriers.
Apprentices celebrated at awards ceremony
EMPLOYERS, assessors, family and friends joined Weymouth College apprentices for the college’s annual Apprentice of the Year Awards
Missing man found by police
A missing man from Swanage has been found.
Campaigners in Dorset have nominated their favourite candidate in Labour leadership race
Political campaigners in south Dorset have thrown their weight behind frontrunner Sir Keir Starmer to become the next leader of the Labour Party.
Sample an extensive range of gins at this festival - coming to a pub near you
A GIN festival is being held at pubs in Weymouth, Dorchester and Bridport..
Coast path collapses as Storm Dennis batters Dorset
A DORSET coastal path is crumbling as clifftops are battered by Storm Dennis.
Don't be a tin snob - here's how to turn tinned food into a delicious meal (and save money)
Want to shop less and save money? Lauren Taylor chats to food writer Lola Milne about the joys of food from a can.
Acclaimed recorder performer to hit all the right notes in Dorset
AN ACCLAIMED recorder player will explore the fascinating and colourful repertoire of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in a concert at Dorchester Corn Exchange on Sunday, February 23.
Acclaimed Micky B and the Night Owls to perform at intimate Dorset venue
A SINGER songwriter and guitarist will front a night of music at the Royal Manor Theatre on Portland.
Chamber concert will celebrate Beethoven's 250th birthday
CELEBRATE the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven with a special Weymouth chamber concert on Wednesday, February 26 at 1pm.
Cheers! New sustainable wine project for top Dorset winemaker
THE head winemaker at the Langham Estate near Dorchester has stepped down from the role to focus on his own natural wine project.
Events planned for Fairtrade Fortnight
NEXT Monday will mark the start of Fairtrade Fortnight.
Terras: Weymouth 'dig deep' in thrilling fightback victory
WEYMOUTH boss Mark Molesley believes the Terras had to “dig deep” and show their fighting qualities during a stunning 3-2 comeback win at Hampton & Richmond.
Magpies: Merthyr 3G was ‘completely unplayable’, says Dorchester boss Leigh Robinson
DORCHESTER Town manager Leigh Robinson admitted the Merthyr Town 3G surface was “completely unplayable” as Storm Dennis forced postponement of their fixture.
Don't be a tin snob - here's how to turn tinned food into a delicious meal (and save money)
Want to shop less and save money? Lauren Taylor chats to food writer Lola Milne about the joys of food from a can.
Cheers! New sustainable wine project for top Dorset winemaker
THE head winemaker at the Langham Estate near Dorchester has stepped down from the role to focus on his own natural wine project.

16th February 2020