Archive - Saturday, 7 December 2019

Beryl Cushen
CUSHEN Beryl Happy Eightieth Birthday for the 8th December to our wonderfull Mum and Nana. We hope you have a special day. We love you lots From Gill and Ian Ashley, Chelsie and Olivia Matthew, Hollie and Henry.
ANN WILLIAMS
WILLIAMS Ann On 15th November 2019, aged 79 years. Devoted wife to the late Alick, beloved mother of Karen and Keith, wonderful grandmother of Layla-Jane, Katie, George and Sophie. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all her family and…
Wendy Taylor
TAYLOR Wendy Peacefully on 21st November 2019, aged 73, at Gracewell Care Home Weymouth. Beloved partner of Tim, mother and grandmother, retired teacher. She will be sadly missed. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 9th December at 1:45pm.…
Frances Beatrice Caroline Belsham
BELSHAM Frances Beatrice Caroline (formerly of Victoria Avenue, Upwey) Passed away peacefully aged 104 years. Wife of the late Harry (Jim). Mother to John. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Her Funeral Service will take place on Thursday…
Geoffrey Richard Lacey
LACEY Geoffrey Richard Peacefully on 1st December 2019 at Dorset County Hospital, aged 75 years. Funeral service will take place at St Peter's Church, Portesham on Tuesday 17th December at 12noon. No flowers, but donations if desired for either Dorset…
Margaret Sewell
SEWELL Margaret Peacefully on the 29th November 2019, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gerald (Ged), much loved mum of Helena and Jonathan and adored grannie to her granddaughters and great grandsons. Forever in our hearts. Funeral Service…
Greta Barrett
BARRETT Greta Formerly of Marks & Spencer Passed away in Agincourt Care Home on 22nd November 2019 aged 93 years. Her funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium this Monday, 9th December at 1.00pm Flowers and enquiries to Rose Funeral…
John Lock
LOCK John Peacefully on 2nd December 2019 at home in Dorchester aged 82 years. Much loved husband of Mary, father of Daniel and Sara and grandfather of Austin. He will be missed by all his family and friends. Memorial Service to be held at St Mary's…
Allan Aplin
APLIN Allan I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name, All I have are memories and a picture in the frame, your memory is a keepsake from…
Children's lives at risk as parents illegally park outside schools
Parents are risking the safety of children by parking illegally outside of schools across Dorset.
15-year-old girl raped on school field in Dorchester in terrifying night-time attack
Police are investigating after a 15-year-old girl was raped on a school field in Dorchester in a terrifying night-time attack.
Did you see two women having a row? Police appeal on 'broom' altercation
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an altercation involving two women – one of whom had a broom.
Car ends up lodged on wall at train station
Part of Weymouth train station was cordoned off after a car crash.
Let there be light! Event to celebrate the seafront's brand new lights
Let there be light!
Fatal crash trial: Jury retires to consider verdict
The jury in the trial of a man accused of causing death by dangerous driving was sent home for the weekend after retiring to consider a verdict – and will resume deliberations on Monday.
Pictures: Festive fun at Dorchester Christmas Cracker
Dorchester was packed out as people turned out en masse to celebrate the festive season at this year’s Christmas Cracker.
Council tightens financial checks after tens of thousands of pounds paid out in error
Dorset Council has tightened up on its financial checks for duplicate payments after auditors spotted tens of thousands of pounds paid out in error – dating back to the former Dorset County Council.
'She smiled, she laughed; she was a totally different person' - how this dog is changing patients' attitude
As animals are recognised more and more for their therapeutic value, Laura Hanton headed to Dorset County Hospital to meet a very special visitor.
These adorable pets are looking for their forever homes - can you help?
Meet our pets of the week. They are all being looked after at Margaret Green Animal Rescue Centre but they'd love to find their forever homes.
Disruption ends as company repairs broken sewage pipe
Wessex Water say residents in Coburg Road, Dorchester should not need to suffer any further overnight disturbance.
Council stands its ground in row over second home restrictions
DORSET Council will continue to restrict the sale of houses on a new development in West Lulworth as second homes, despite being warned against the move.
Are you getting a drone this Christmas? You need to know about registration
Are you getting a drone this Christmas?
Letter: Action needed on climate change
I was somewhat surprised to read the letter from Geoff Kirby (Dorset Echo, Monday 2nd December) suggesting that it might be better to accept that the climate will change catastrophically and spend our money preparing for it.
Terras: Weymouth's Pat Suraci impresses Brad Asagba in Poole win
WEYMOUTH first-team coach Brad Asagba felt Pat Suraci showed “great composure” in notching the Terras’ second goal against Poole on Tuesday.
Football club kicks off with generous donation for Toy Appeal
Portland United Football Club has pitched in with a generous donation to the Dorset Echo Christmas Toy Appeal.
Darts: Inspired Dave Butler in ADC giant-killing
DAVE Butler found some inspired form to beat one of the league favourites Andy Masters 4-1 with some terrific heavy scoring.
Festive treats over two floors - and they're all vegan
THE ever-popular Vegan Market returns to Dorchester on Sunday, December 8 - this time with a Christmas edition!
Ready to fill the library with music
THE Ridgeway Singers and Band will present their joyous West Gallery Carol concert at Weymouth Library on Wednesday, December 11.
Service celebrates Saint Cecilia with a choir of 44
A festival service to celebrate St Cecilia, the patroness of music, was held at he church of St Mary of the Annunciation, Beaminster.
Comic duo to present the smallest ballet ever performed (probably)
See a funny 'micro ballet' in a west Dorset village.

6th December 2019