Archive - Tuesday, 18 September 2018

Here's how a group of lifesavers in West Dorset are being honoured
THE hard work and dedication of a group of lifesavers will be honoured permanently.
Letter: Parking tickets are an extra tax on visitors
IT WAS great to see how many visitors to Dorchester were enjoying the Architectural Heritage day on Sunday. Everyone seemed to enjoy the free visitor attractions and I spied a lot of people with leaflets in hand admiring our wonderful architecture.
Football: Gale-storm punishes Chickerell United
TISBURY UNITED 4
Rugby: Wimborne ease past Puddletown
PUDDLETOWN 12
Football: Portland United Reserves smash five past sorry Zebras
PORTLAND UNITED RES 5
Motorsport: Andrew Forsyth rolls into a double dreamland
SHILLINGSTONE’S Andrew Forsyth took a double victory as the final three car meetings at Wiscombe Park saw plenty of on-course excitement as the season came to a conclusion with many drivers being mindful of their positions in the numerous…
Updated: Portland's 'Some Other Stuff' sign has vanished and residents are not happy
Portland residents have been left wondering where 'some other stuff' is, after an amusing road sign mysteriously disappeared.
Firefighters tackle heath fire reaching 8-10ft
Firefighters tackled flames reaching eight to 10ft on Holme Lane in Wareham.
Letter: Please show up to meeting on Brexit and the NHS
Tomorrow, Wednesday September 19 at the Dorford Centre, Dorchester at 7pm there promises to be an exciting debate on the effects of Brexit on the NHS.
Busy and successful year for hospital, meeting is told
DORSET County Hospital has had a busy but successful year, a meeting heard.
Two men taken to hospital after crash near Bakers Arms roundabout
Two men were taken to hospital after a crash near the Bakers Arms roundabout last night.
Person taken to hospital after car flips and ends up in ditch
A person has been freed from their vehicle after it flipped and ended up in a ditch.
Vehicle crashes into central reservation on A35
A vehicle hit the central reservation on the A35.
Ex-grammar school pupil on how strict teachers would stop girls and boys mingling
OUR recent articles on Weymouth Grammar School certainly stirred the memories of ex-pupil Bob Diamond.
Magpies: Aaron Rodriguez glad to be back
DORCHESTER Town winger Aaron Rodriguez admitted he is “pleased to be back” after contributing heavily during the Magpies’ 2-2 Evo-Stik Southern Premier South draw at Beaconsfield Town.
Improved tactics as the British broke through in Hundred Days Offensive
THIS week we're continuing our tribute to the Weymouth men who died after the Great German offensives of 1918.
How Woolies played a huge role in a life
TOUCHING back upon our memories of the Weymouth's branch of Woolworths, we're sharing some wonderful recollections from Jean Matthews of Dorchester.
Our View: Sunglasses are really important to protect your eyes
Hi readers, it’s Emily and William here this evening, writing on Carluccios balcony in the evening sunshine.
Picture of the day: Sunset at Radipole Lake
This stunning sunset over Radipole Lake is our picture of the day - thanks to Jon Brabrook for sending it in.
'This is a lifeline': Charity gets more volunteers thank to funding boost
A CHARITY previously forced to turn away desperate families due to a lack of staff has now secured funding to recruit new volunteers.
This poet's published work is helping a cancer charity
A WOMAN has written her first poetry book to raise money for a Dorset-based cancer charity.
Supply will be the focus of an agriculture conference coming to Dorchester
AGRICULTURAL industry experts will gather in Dorset to discuss how producers are doing business and consider whether greater integration with supply chains could pay off.
The show must go on! Vow to keep Punch and Judy on Weymouth beach
Mr Punch will keep fighting to remain on Weymouth beach, thanks to an enthusiastic show of support from locals and holidaymakers.
Bart's Bash returns for another, very successful fundraiser
HUNDREDS of sailors took to the waters around Portland once again as part of an international fundraiser.
Winter timetable changes announced for buses in West Dorset
A BUS company has announced it will be making changes to its network for the winter season.
Can you give a hen a happy retirement home?
HUNDREDS of hens will be hoping to start a free-range retirement.
The world premiere of a new play about Thomas Hardy is coming to Dorset
THE world premiere tour of a new play about Thomas Hardy based on Christopher Nicholson’s novel Winter will be coming to Dorset this autumn.
Here's who has been before the courts lately - published September 18
WEYMOUTH
Paramedic struck off for 'inadequate assessment' of two-year-old patient
A PARAMEDIC has been struck off for misconduct.
46-year-old diver dies after surfacing unconscious from Portland dive
A 46-year-old diver, who surfaced unconscious from a Portland dive, has died.
Terras: Hartley draw was important says Weymouth's Warren Bentley
WEYMOUTH’s Warren Bentley insisted that the result was more important as his first goal for the club sealed a 2-2 draw at home against Hartley Wintney in the Evo-Stik Southern Premier South.
Pictures: Hundreds of runners take part in gruelling Purbeck Marathon
HUNDREDS of runners took part in the gruelling Purbeck Marathon yesterday, as part of The Purbeck Outdoor Weekend. (TPOW)
Antidepressants were prescribed more than 970,000 times last year
Doctors in Dorset have been prescribing more anti-depressants over the last three years, according to NHS data.
MARILYN ANSLOW
ANSLOW Marilyn Passed away at Maiden Castle House aged 85 years on Tuesday 11th September 2018. Her funeral service will take place at Weymouth crematorium on Thursday 20th September 2018 at 2.30 pm Family flowers only please but if desired donations…
Lilian Palmer
PALMER Lilian 36 years have passed but you are still fondly remembered. Daughter-in-law - Mary xx ************ A gran who always was so kind, you are often on my mind. All my love - Karyn xx
DOUGLAS MONTAGUE
MONTAGUE Douglas Passed away peacefully, aged 97 on 12th September at The Lawns Residential Home. His Funeral Service will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 24th September at 1.00 pm Family flowers only please but if desired donations for 'The…

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Here's how a group of lifesavers in West Dorset are being honoured

Letter: Parking tickets are an extra tax on visitors

Football: Gale-storm punishes Chickerell United

Rugby: Wimborne ease past Puddletown

Football: Portland United Reserves smash five past sorry Zebras

Motorsport: Andrew Forsyth rolls into a double dreamland

Updated: Portland's 'Some Other Stuff' sign has vanished and residents are not happy

Firefighters tackle heath fire reaching 8-10ft

Letter: Please show up to meeting on Brexit and the NHS

Busy and successful year for hospital, meeting is told

Two men taken to hospital after crash near Bakers Arms roundabout

Person taken to hospital after car flips and ends up in ditch

Vehicle crashes into central reservation on A35

Ex-grammar school pupil on how strict teachers would stop girls and boys mingling

Magpies: Aaron Rodriguez glad to be back

Improved tactics as the British broke through in Hundred Days Offensive

How Woolies played a huge role in a life

Our View: Sunglasses are really important to protect your eyes

Picture of the day: Sunset at Radipole Lake

'This is a lifeline': Charity gets more volunteers thank to funding boost

This poet's published work is helping a cancer charity

Supply will be the focus of an agriculture conference coming to Dorchester

The show must go on! Vow to keep Punch and Judy on Weymouth beach

Bart's Bash returns for another, very successful fundraiser

Winter timetable changes announced for buses in West Dorset

Can you give a hen a happy retirement home?

The world premiere of a new play about Thomas Hardy is coming to Dorset

Here's who has been before the courts lately - published September 18

Paramedic struck off for 'inadequate assessment' of two-year-old patient

46-year-old diver dies after surfacing unconscious from Portland dive

Terras: Hartley draw was important says Weymouth's Warren Bentley

Pictures: Hundreds of runners take part in gruelling Purbeck Marathon

Antidepressants were prescribed more than 970,000 times last year

MARILYN ANSLOW

Lilian Palmer

DOUGLAS MONTAGUE