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PUBLIC Health Dorset has awarded a contract to provide a nursing service for young people.
MARK Molesley says he cannot wait to see Warren Bentley back on the pitch, as he paid tribute to the ex-Terras’ striker.
WITH any luck, the MP for West Dorset will be swept away, along with the rest of his cronies at the next General Election.
TWO residents have been elected as the churchwardens of St Peter’s Church in Dorchester.
A house fire in Marnhull was put out by firefighters.
WEYMOUTH II 107 (12pts) tied with FERNDOWN WAYFARERS IV 107 (12pts)
POOLE TOWN II 154 (7pts) lost to BEAMINSTER 195-8 (19pts) by 41 runs
DORCHESTER and District Skittle League held their presentation evening celebrating the best of the season at the Trinity Club, with Skimmers crowned Section A champions for the second year running.
ANIMAL welfare charity the RSPCA is preparing for its busiest month of the year after receiving more than 4,400 calls about wildlife from people in the South West last June.
RE the letter from Tony Mason in Friday’s Echo.
A 75-year-old Weymouth man has been jailed for 15 years after pleading guilty to child sex abuse, including rape.
A man died on a beach after suffering a cardiac arrest.
It’s disappointing to read in Thursday’s Echo that “residents” say the 300 seat Jubilee Hall in Poundbury is “not required” and that it will be removed from the Duchy of Cornwall’s agreement with the council.
A woman has spoken of her devastation after a fire tore through her home, destroying everything she had.
Last week the Echo wrote a story about Wey Valley School in Weymouth being rated 'Inadequate' by Ofsted. Here is what our readers thought:
A STUDENT from Weymouth is celebrating after she won silver in a national hairdressing competition.
A STRANDED kite surfer was rescued yesterday after losing his kite.
THUNDERSTORMS could be on the cards again this week, the Met Office has warned, as the unsettled weather continues.
Rail services are running normally following disruption caused by a shortage of train crew.
WEYMOUTH boss Mark Molesley hailed the “really exciting signing” of Ollie Harfield, who becomes the Terras’ first new face of the summer.
Mat Follas of the Bramble Café and Deli in Poundbury shares a recipe that's perfect for the summer.
THE first of a joint committee for all south and west Dorset harbours will be held next week.
COASTGUARD crews investigate a report of a light under a cliff on Portland that was spotted by a member of the public.
SEE five all singing, all playing boys that are the Beach Boyz Tribute Band at Weymouth Pavilion on Saturday, July 13 at 7.30pm.
ENJOY an evening of social history and gin at Shire Hall Historic Courthouse in Dorchester on Friday, July 12 from 7pm.
A WEEK of prayer in Weymouth and Portland has been hailed a success.
CAST from the upcoming Royal Manor Theatre Production of Blackadder 2 travelled around Portland in full costume to promote their show.
WEYMOUTH has been named one of the most desirable places to retire to.
PUPILS at Atlantic Academy on Portland were given their first look at their brand new student leadership team, including new head boys and girls.
A JEWELLERY making workshop is being held at Shire Hall, Dorchester, on Saturday, June 29 from 10am to 4pm.
TWO veterans aged in their 90s received a warm welcome at the Veterans Hub for a commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union on South Western Railway will walk out tomorrow, claiming the operator is “dragging its heels” in talks.
NO OBJECTIONS will be raised to a number of Weymouth planning applications by the town council.
DORSET Police’s Rural Crime Team has asked members of the public to report suspicious behaviour to them after a poaching incident on a farm in Dorset.
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A PUBLIC consultation has been launched into services for people suffering from dementia in Dorset.
HYDE'S Heath on the Arne Peninsula has been acquired by the RSPB.
A LEADING celebration of the Eagles is swooping into Lyme.
THE artwork of two local painters will bring Eype to life in an exhibition opening on July 16.
BENSON Margaret Congratulations on your special day. Lots and lots of love from all the family xxxxxxx
A THREE-YEAR-OLD girl was taken to hospital after a slate fell from the roof of a Weymouth hotel and struck her on the head.
Three Dorset restaurants have been named among the Daily Telegraph's top 30 seaside restaurants in the UK.
The A35 was closed for approximately seven hours following a crash yesterday.
The early May Day bank holiday will be moved back four days next year to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
Remaining buildings on the former Qinetiq Bincleaves site in Weymouth will be demolished to make way for a multi-million pound retirement home complex.
Every week we like to showcase some of our favourite pictures captured by the Echo's Camera Club members.
Voices is the Dorset Echo's weekly youth page - written for young people by young people.
