Archive - Tuesday, 12 November 2019

Elizabeth Irene Daubney
DAUBNEY Elizabeth (Liz) Irene Peacefully at Danmor Lodge Residential Home, on 2nd November 2019, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of Maurice, much loved mother of Mark & Kate and to Jennifer & Miles, loving grandmother of Finlay, Henry, Lucas and to…
Rosalie (Ros) Joyce Ward
WARD Rosalie (Ros) Joyce Peacefully at Dorset County Hospital on 25th October 2019 aged 75 years. Sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Service at Poole Crematorium on Tuesday 26th November at 12 noon. No flowers by request please, donations if…
Frederick Dear
DEAR Frederick (Fred) Passed peacefully to rest in his sleep at Signature House Nursing Home on 26th October 2019 aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Mary, father of Richard and Barry, grandfather of Becky and Matthew and great grandfather of Isabella. He…
Margaret Chalker
CHALKER (née Lush) Margaret Peacefully at Castle View Nursing Home on 4th November 2019 aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack, much loved mother of the late Lyn, mother-in-law of Gerry, gran of Mike and great grandma to Holly and Josh. Funeral…
Ronald Dowell
DOWELL Ronald Happy 90th birthday Ron. From Lydia & Philip, Linda & Nigel, Wendy, Alex, Neil & Janice. All our fondest love
Patricia Murton
MURTON Patricia A thank you to Patricia Murton's neighbours & friends for their kind donations, we raised £135.00 to the Dorset & Somerset air ambulance. A huge thank you to ICU at Dorset County Hospital and to Co-op Funeralcare for their help…
Former nightclub building to be demolished to make way for housing
A FORMER nightclub building in Dorchester could be demolished to make way for a business and nine homes.
Schoolchildren pushing each other into traffic in 'completely moronic' game
Lives are at risk from a dangerous game children are playing while walking to and from school, it is warned.
In the Dock: See who has been before the courts - published November 12
WEYMOUTH
Consent given for car rental firm to use nearly 40 spaces at rail station car park
A CAR rental business, employing eight people, has been given permission to use part of the car park at Weymouth railway station.
Teapot sells for £1million at auction in Dorchester
A teapot sold for an astounding £1million, including buyer's premium, at auction.
Tribute to beach donkey Jasmine who met the Queen
A WELL-known donkey who met The Queen when she visited Weymouth has sadly died.
Council wants to reduce admissions by a third at these Dorchester schools
A consultation has started on reducing admission number to three Dorchester area schools by a third.
Residents warned to watch out for increase in roof lead thefts
POLICE have issued a warning to residents over a recent reported increase in lead being stolen from the roofs of houses across the county.
"We aim to make new converts wherever we go...." How you can fall in love with ballet this Christmas
THE WORLD-RENOWNED Russian State Ballet and Opera House is bringing its annual UK tour to Weymouth Pavilion this December.
Mystery cyclist with two identities!
IT'S not often we uncover obscure knowledge but our pleas were answered twice when we published this photo taken by late Echo photographer Harry Green of a man on an extraordinary cycle!
Reclusive writer of hit Wild West novels
ONE of our readers is on a hunt for information about the author J. T. Edson, who supposedly spent time living in Burton Bradstock near Bridport.
Here's when you can comment on new Weymouth Peninsula plans
ANYONE interested in finding out more about the Weymouth Quay Regeneration Project is invited to an open information session at the library.
Brexit Party set to withdraw Dorset candidates with decision not to stand against Tories
The Brexit Party is set to withdraw its parliamentary candidates in Dorset as leader Nigel Farage announced the party will not stand in Tory constituencies.
Almost a third of south west's small firms have been victim of theft, damage and assault
ALMOST a third of small firms in the region have been the victim of crime such as theft, criminal damage and assault.
Pictures: Fort's first beer festival is a hit
GLASSES were raised at the Nothe Fort for its first ever beer festival.
Pictures: Crowds flock to town's cenotaph on Armistice Day
THE county fell silent yesterday to remember the fallen.
Urgent plea for helpers to support Girlguiding groups in Dorset
GIRLS in Dorset are missing out on valuable opportunities because they aren't enough volunteers to help with groups.
Calls for action after figures show increase in number of fly-tipping incidents
New figures released today by Defra show that incidents of fly-tipping on public land have increased by eight percent across England in 2018/19 and almost a 5 percent increase in the South West region.
Team's shock as match is called off after discovery of body
A FOOTBALL manager has told of his shock on hearing his team's match was called off due to the discovery of a body.
Our view: Have you been to our favourite cafe?
HI READERS, it’s Emily and William here, talking about one of our favourite cafés in Dorchester, Café Hendover.
Former RAF flying officer Joan is social-media savvy at 100
A Former RAF flying officer has recently celebrated her 100th birthday - but she still keeps up with family and friends on social media and through emails.
Have you seen these trees? Dorset Wildlife Trust has named them 'Species of the Month'
THE Dorset Wildlife Trust has named a type of fast growing tree as its 'Species of the Month'.
Comedy, dance and music...it's all on offer at special senior citizens' show
AN EVENING of entertainment for senior citizens will be held at a Weymouth theatre this month.
Hear familiar songs from the last 100 years with acclaimed counter-tenor
ONE of the world's finest counter-tenors will perform at St Mary's Church in Dorchester as part of his 2020 tour, The Twilight People.

11th November 2019