Archive - Saturday, 18 January 2020

Paul Thorne
THORNE Paul A year ago on Sunday you passed away. Thinking of you is easy, but losing you is a heartache that will always stay. Missing you Paul. Dad & Sylvia xx
Paul Phorne
THORNE Paul 19th January 2019 In loving memory of a very dear partner and friend. Remembering all the happy times we spent together. Missing you every day. All our love, Janet, Claire & Stephanie xxx
Sidney Flew
FLEW Sidney (Sid) 18th January 2019 One year has passed since you left us. Loved and remembered everyday by, Roma, Mandy, Maxine & families xxx
Pete Hunt
HUNT Pete Of Preston, passed away on 11th January 2020 at Dorset County Hospital, after a short illness aged 78 years. Loving husband of Cynthia (Cindy), devoted dad of Sharon, Steve and Maeve and grandad to Jess, Ben, Sam, Jack, Otto and Nuala. There…
Michael Bains
BAINS Michael 'Mike' Suddenly but peacefully on 31st December 2019 aged 89 years. Husband of the late Jean, much loved father of Stephanie, David and Matthew, grandfather of Ian, Abigail, Jessica, Edward, Callum, Felix, Natalie and Emma. Funeral service…
Government urged to give green light for new special school on Portland
Calls have been made for the government to give the green light for a new special school on Portland.
Cold weather alert issued for Dorset (with the possibility of snow)
A COLD weather alert has been issued by the Met Office for Dorset.
One man and his dog are on a mission to clean up Weymouth Beach
A DOG walker who collects litter four times a week is being praised for helping keep Weymouth Beach clean.
Councillors go against recommendation and reject holiday homes plan
A plan for holiday homes off Bowleaze Coveway, Weymouth have been rejected by Dorset Council.
'Hang up immediately if you receive this call', say police
Police are warning about a telephone scam that has tricked people out of hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Police target yobs riding motorbikes on private land
POLICE are cracking down on motorbikes being ridden illegally on private land in and around Littlemoor.
Free takeaway food to be handed out during long power cuts in Dorset
ELECTRICITY customers in Dorset will get free food from the Just Eat app during power cuts.
Two more dead dolphins are found on the Dorset coast
Fishermen made the sad discovery of two dead dolphins washed up in Lulworth Cove, adding to a spate of recent deaths.
Objections on homes plan amid concerns they will look like 'glorified beach chalets'
WEYMOUTH Town Council has objected to plans to demolish two semi-detached houses and build 10 homes in their places.
Weymouth to Waterloo passengers warned of rail disruption today
Rail passengers on the Weymouth to London Waterloo line have been warned of disruption following a number of failures.
Revealed: The cheapest supermarket in the UK last year (you might be surprised)
The cheapest supermarket in the UK in 2019 has been named by Which?
Suspected drugs seized as police stop car
TWO people were held by police investigating suspected drug-dealing.
Appeal to find teenager who has been missing for 12 days
Police are appealing for information to locate a missing teenager whom may be in Dorset.
'It’s time to investigate our broken laws:' Calls to review assisted dying legislation
DORSET'S Police and Crime Commissioner is backing a new campaign which calls for a review into assisted dying laws.
Residents can step into nature thanks to lottery boost
MORE people in Dorset will be able to connect with nature after the county scooped nearly £400,000 to extend a successful project.
'You don't have to be rich to learn to fly': fundraiser launched to support young flyers
A FUNDRAISER has been launched to help youngsters in Dorset learn to fly, regardless of their background.
Column: Whirlwind start in Westminster
WHAT a busy whirlwind my first few weeks in Westminster has been. In Parliament, the EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill has been the main priority. The work within the House of Commons is mostly complete and the Bill is now with the Lords, currently on-track…
Football: Terras and Magpies live match updates
Live blog coverage of Concord Rangers v Weymouth in the Vanarama National League South and Hayes & Yeading United v Dorchester Town in the BetVictor Southern Premier South.
Terras to keep putting faith in youth, says Molesley
WEYMOUTH manager Mark Molesley insists the Terras “believe in the youth” products at the club’s disposal.
Plans unveiled for a massive solar farm in Dorset
ANOTHER massive solar scheme is planned for rural Dorset – the second big application in recent weeks.
Letter: A&E stretched due to non-emergencies
REGARDING the waiting times in A&E, not only in Dorset but across the country.
Dorset beauty spot in line for £1.9m from National Lottery
UPTON Country Park supporters are celebrating after the attraction secured £1.9 million of National Lottery cash.
Tribute to Hendrix, Clapton and Page to grace stage at Weymouth Pavilion
Guitar virtuoso Phil Walker brings The Story of Guitar Heroes to Weymouth Pavilion on Saturday, January 25.
Here's when the hit Downton Abbey film will be released on DVD
THE film from the hit drama created by West Stafford resident Julian Fellowes will be released on DVD and Blu-ray in the UK from January 27.
Meet our pets of the week looking for their forever homes
Here's our pets of the week, could you adpot one and give them the forever home they've been dreaming of?
Magpies boss targets experienced signings to beat the drop
DORCHESTER Town manager Leigh Robinson has asked for patience from Magpies’ fans as he looks to bring in experienced players to beat the drop.
Local graduates to launch film collective next Wednesday
The launch of a new local filmmaking collective will take place at The Lyric Theatre, Bridport, on Wednesday, January 22.
Trio inspired by Brazilian beats to perform in Lyme
Some sunshine from Brazil is coming to west Dorset.
Exhibition from trio of painters opens today at Sladers Yard
Exhibition Counterpoint opens at Sladers Yard, West Bay on January 18 and continues until March 1.

17th January 2020