Archive - Thursday, 19 September 2019

Susan Albutt
ALBUTT Susan Wishing you a very happy 80th birthday. All my love, from Derek xxxx
Susan Albutt
ALBUTT Susan When it comes to Mums There's lots of them about But you're the very best Of that, there is no doubt. With love from Jayne, Jillian, Judith, Janet & families xxxx
Fredrick Allen Quartermaine
QUARTERMAINE Fredrick Allen Dad, still sadly missed. Love Jeff & Tina xxx
Toni Taylor
TAYLOR Toni Passed away on the 7th September in Dorset County Hospital aged 71. Loving wife to Ian. Devoted mother of Leeanne and George. Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday 25th September, 3.15pm at Weymouth Crematorium Family flowers only…
Tracey Wright
WRIGHT Tracey Of Portland, passed away in Dorset County Hospital on 11th September 2019 aged 50 years. Darling wife and soul mate of David, loving mum of Tom, Billy and Charlie, daughter of John and the late Pat Wright (Reforne) loving sister of Kim and…
Trains halted as police deal with 'concern for welfare' incident on Weymouth to Waterloo line
Trains on the Weymouth to London Waterloo line were facing major delays last night.
Girlfriend and daughter of marine raise money in his memory
The girlfriend of a Royal Marine who was killed in Afghanistan is hosting a fundraising event for an 'incredible' charity that supports bereaved British Forces children and young people.
Sexual health service shuts with immediate effect
DORCHESTER'S sexual health service is to close with immediate effect.
Woman rescued after falling from coast path into brambles
A woman in her 50s was rescued after she fell from a coastal path on Portland into brambles.
Why this village was sold for £67,402
A SPECIAL exhibition will be held in a Dorset village next Tuesday to mark 100 years since it was put up for sale.
Fire service deals with its highest number of false alarms in five years
THE number of false alarms attended by the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has reached its highest level in five years, with thousands of incidents recorded.
Here's what's in the ‘map’ given to people who have lost loved ones in crashes on Dorset's roads
People bereaved by crashes in Dorset are given a ‘map’ on how to deal with their loss by a charity dedicated to improving road safety.
Jurassic Skyline tower to stay in place for time being
WEYMOUTH'S Jurassic Skyline tower is to remain in place for the time-being.
Video: Giant hokey cokey draws in the crowds at heritage open day
Thousands of visitors flocked to the county town for its second heritage open day on Sunday.
Town council will spend £4.5k on speed indicator to improve road safety
Town councillors in Dorchester are to spend £4,500 on their own speed indicator device to slow drivers down.
Speeding motorists targeted following complaints from public
Dorset Police's No Excuse Team has been targeting speeding drivers in Dorchester and Sherborne following complaints from members of the public.
In-demand trumpeter is bringing his all star band to town
A JAZZ trumpeter and his all-star sextet are coming to Dorchester next week.
Cash injection to spruce up historic Roman town house
A HISTORIC Roman town house in Dorchester is set to get a much needed facelift and an improved entrance thanks to a £248,000 cash injection from National Lottery.
'Council needs to get a move on and find homes for vulnerable children'
DORSET Council is being urged to get a move on and find locally-run homes for some of its vulnerable children being cared for out of the county.
Open meeting on future of Weymouth Carnival taking place tonight
RESIDENTS are reminded there's an open meeting tonight about Weymouth Carnival – an important step in reviving the big event.
Terras: Lionel Ainsworth eyes extended stay at Weymouth
WEYMOUTH winger Lionel Ainsworth admitted he is keen to earn an extension to his stay at the Bob Lucas Stadium.
Income from town's buildings and cemeteries has fallen, report finds
INCOME from Dorchester’s Municipal Buildings and the town cemeteries have fallen – according to the latest report to town councillors.
Help volunteers turn the tide against beach litter
IT'S nearly time to hit the beach – and help turn the tide on litter.
Magpies: Callum Brooks hails 'phenomenal' Dorchester fighting spirit
DORCHESTER Town boss Callum Brooks hailed the “phenomenal” fighting spirit shown by his players during the pulsating 2-2 BetVictor Southern Premier South draw with Taunton.
Here’s the next generation of lifesavers
A CLUB which teaches water safety will soon be moving to its winter base after a busy season.
Popular visitor spot secures funding to make it more disability-friendly
By Frankie Barron
Hear the rock memories of founding member of Dire Straits
AN INTIMATE evening of music and memories is set to be hosted by John Illsley at the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis on Saturday, November 23.
Let your imagination run wild with new term of puppet club
BACK for a brand new term is Holly Miller's Puppet Club, held at the Lyric Theatre in Bridport.
See the story of two acrobats who fall in love
AN INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed circus-dance show is coming to Dorset for one night only on Sunday, September 29.

18th September 2019