Archive - Friday, 23 August 2019

Frank Walter Foster
FOSTER Frank Walter Passed away peacefully on 18/08/2019 aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Flo, father to Marie, brother to Molly and a much loved uncle. The funeral service will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Wednesday 4th September…
Sidney George Whiles
WHILES Sidney George Funeral will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on the 4th September at 1pm. Family Flowers only. Donations can be made in aid of Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance and Joseph Weldmar Hospice Care. C/O Rose Funeral Home, 23 Shrubbery…
John Richard Smith
SMITH John Richard (JR) Passed away peacefully at Dorset County Hospital on 14th August 2019 aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved father, grandad and great grandad. Funeral service at St Michael and All Angels, Askerswell on…
MARY QUINTON
QUINTON (Jackson) Mary Elizabeth Passed away 12th August 2019. Much loved wife to Kester. Mum to Kerry, Rachel & Sarah. Sister, Grandma/Great Grandma. Funeral 12th September, 12.15 at Weymouth Crematorium, followed by a celebration of her life at…
Paramedic vehicle bursts into flames with oxygen cylinders on board
EMERGENCY services were called to a paramedic car which burst into flames on Portland.
Man arrested and drugs operation shut down after raid in quiet Dorset village
A large drugs operation was shut down and a man was arrested following a police raid in a small Dorset village.
Road calming markings are branded ‘ridiculous’
WOULD these road signs make you slow down? Residents think not.
Crash and holiday traffic cause long delays on A35
There were long queues on the A35 this evening due to a crash and holiday traffic.
Weymouth and Portland has one of highest rates of insolvency in south west
COASTAL areas such as Weymouth and Portland are more vulnerable to economic shocks that can trigger insolvency, a solicitor has warned.
Affordable homes in Poundbury are ‘smaller than national standards'
HOME sizes at the Duchy’s Poundbury estate in Dorchester are shrinking – with some proposed units for social housing now smaller than national standards.
PICTURE GALLERY: GCSE students celebrate results
Students, teachers and parents all celebrated as the hard work of dedicated pupils paid off on GCSE results day.
Plans for three homes in grounds of town house
THREE homes could be built in the grounds of a large detached home in Cranford Avenue, Weymouth, if agreed by Dorset Council planners.
Education secretary refuses to halt academy plans
THE GOVERNMENT will not intervene in the process converting Budmouth College in Weymouth into an Academy, despite letters from Dorset Council to the Department for Education.
Man starts Crowdfunder to try and raise £8m to save football club
A man from Portland is trying to raise £8million to save a football club from going out of existence.
Man suffers suspected broken leg at beauty spot
A man was taken to hospital after suffering a suspected broken leg at a beauty spot in Dorset.
Emergency services in Dorset hold minute's silence for PC Andrew Harper
Emergency service workers in Dorset came together to pay their respects to an officer who died on duty.
Man arrested after cars damaged on seafront
A MAN was arrested for damaging several cars following reports of a disturbance on Weymouth Esplanade yesterday.
Fears for future of clothing store after flats plan submitted
A GRADE II-listed building in the centre of town could be turned into 17 flats, if given the go-ahead, something a high street retailer says will oust it from its premises.
A guided walk is being arranged through one of Dorset's 'prettiest' villages
FIND out more about the history of one of west Dorset’s prettiest villages through a guided walk.
Letter: We are no longer a sovereign nation
Mr Tomblin pens an interesting letter (Dorset Echo Tuesday August 20) writing of Brexit’s long and difficult negotiations.
Police appeal for help to find missing man
Police have appealed to the public to help them find a missing man who has links to Dorset.
Eleven different ways to spend your long weekend
With a long weekend ahead and hopefully some fair weather to enjoy, our bumper guide to the bank holiday weekend is all you need for a good time.
Three elderly people targeted by banking scams on same day
Dorset Police has issued a warning after three people were victims of banking scams targeting elderly residents on the same day.
Funding of £1.3m makes Sense
PEOPLE with complex disabilities in Dorset will have a greater opportunity to participate in sport and physical activity, following the announcement of more than £1.3million funding.
Column: PC Andrew Harper murder is a "grim reminder"
The appalling murder of PC Andrew Harper in Berkshire this week was a grim reminder of the dangers police officers face daily.
Letter: New approach needed to get drugs off streets
On drugs; an aim on which we all might agree would be to cut crime, take needles off the streets and save lives.
Don't miss this special music festival on a west Dorset farm
Don’t miss out on the last festival of the season at this west Dorset farm by the coast.
Police probe as five cars set on fire
POLICE are investigating a 'suspicious' fire in which five cars were destroyed in a back garden.
Terras: Weymouth's Mark Molesley wary of Chippenham home form
WEYMOUTH boss Mark Molesley is wary of Chippenham Town’s good home record in the Vanarama National League South as the two sides prepare to meet tomorrow (3pm).
Plans for new half a million pound unit at school are approved
A half a million pound special unit for pupils from throughout Dorset with complex communication needs has been approved for a Puddletown School
Councillor calls for more charging points for electric cars
Poundbury councillor Richard Biggs criticised a lack of infrastructure for electric car charging points in the courtyard areas at Poundbury for those who will not have garages.
Adventurer puts up his paddles after year-long extreme kayaking challenge
AN ADVENTURER has finally completed an extreme kayaking challenge – more than a year after setting out.
Football: Dorchester's Martha Thomas eyes growth to women's game
DORCHESTER’S Martha Thomas has backed women’s football to thrive in Dorset with the hosting of Yeovil Town Women at the Clayson Stadium this season.
Rail guide recognised in awards
A DORSET community rail partnership is celebrating after being recognised in the Community Rail Awards.
'Good' news as care home performs well in CQC inspection
A Dorchester care home has retained its 'Good' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Cricket: Randell backing Triangle's batting stars
PORTLAND Red Triangle captain Matt Randell backed his side’s batting talent to shine once more at County Division One champions elect Cattistock tomorrow (1.30pm).
Cricket: Attack is focus for young Martinstown
MARTINSTOWN captain Sam Kershaw is keen to see his side’s attacking instincts shine through ahead of their Dorset Funeral Plan Premier League battle with Christchurch tomorrow (1pm).
Darts: Andrew McDermott scoops Weymouth ADC League crown
ANDREW McDermott claimed his maiden Weymouth ADC Singles Knockout title after seeing off the rest of the field.
Football: Portland respect for ‘flying’ Hammers
PORTLAND United boss Brendon King admits FA Cup Preliminary Round opponents Hamworthy United are “flying” ahead of their clash at the Weyline Stadium tomorrow (3pm).
Cricket: Dorchester up for fight in title battle
DORCHESTER captain James Dunham is aware of the “finer details” during his side’s Dorset Funeral Plan Premier League title run-in with Poole.
Cricket: Weymouth bans upheld before Swanage clash
WEYMOUTH are set to be hindered by two bans ahead of the Seasiders’ clash with Swanage in County Division One at Redlands tomorrow (1.30pm).
Football: Sports bosses expect testing fixtures
BALTI Sports’ boss Marco Nott expects a tight game against Wareham Rangers in the Dorset Premier League tomorrow (3pm) despite the fixture possessing a history of goal-rich scorelines.
Football: Bridport should beat Cadbury Heath – Rich Robson
BRIDPORT manager Rich Robson stressed the need for the Bees to “get a result” at Toolstation Western League Premier Division rivals Cadbury Heath tomorrow (3pm).
GIG GUIDE: Music for Life… Quayside Fest… Belvstock bash
FASTEN your seat belts and tighten up your underpinnings, ladies, for a blockbuster bonanza of live music for the August bank holiday weekend.
Tickets for a star-studded Bridport Literary Festival are on sale now
You can now secure your tickets to see star writers at Bridport Literary Festival.
New art venue hosting 3D exhibition
See a feast of 3D art in an exhibition at the area's newest display venue.
Powerboating: Powerboats set to speed past Dorset
FANS will be able to witness high-octane action when United Kingdom Offshore Powerboat Racing Association (UKOPRA) World Offshore Championship competitors will pass Portland Bill this weekend.

22nd August 2019