Archive - Friday, 21 September 2018

Letter: Who can blame Londoners for moving to Dorset?
REGARDING Rodney Best’s letter referring to Londoners moving into Dorset buying up properties: Can one blame them when they can get enormous prices for their homes and can buy here leaving them surplus cash to live a life of luxury on. Those local…
'Hard-hitting and upsetting' road safety show with life saving message is on tour
Students across Dorset are set to experience a road safety presentation that pulls no punches.
Children enjoy art workshops at atmospheric Maiden Castle
MORE than 150 youngsters took part in a day of ‘inspirational’ art workshops at one of Dorset’s most iconic locations.
Vandals caused thousands of pounds worth of damage at a special needs school
A school which caters for children with complex needs was subjected to a a ‘barrage’ of vandalism over the summer holidays which will cost thousands of pounds to fix.
Magpies: Dorchester sign Alhaji Sesay from Bristol City
ALHAJI Sesay has joined Dorchester Town on a one-month loan deal from Bristol City.
Driver, 24, jailed after admitting causing death of woman in crash
A MAN who admitted causing a fatal crash has been jailed.
Police issue stark warning after man is given criminal behaviour order for rural offences
Police have issued a stark warning after a man was given a criminal behaviour order for poaching offences and a farm burglary
Letter: The real need is for truly affordable housing
RODNEY Best’s (‘Homes left empty’ - Sept 10), hits the nail on the head.
'He had so many stories': Cyclist takes on challenge in memory of dad
A MAN is saddling up to keep the memory of his late father alive.
Meet the kayaker fighting plastic pollution in our seas
A KAYAKER is taking on a 24-hour challenge to raise awareness of plastic in our seas.
Roadshows to update staff on local government reorganisation
Staff at Dorset councils will be invited to a series of roadshow meetings to explain the latest about local government reorganisation.
Police appeal after three vehicle crash on A35
Police are appealing for witnesses after a three-vehicle crash on the A35.
Football: Unbeaten run continues for Portland Town A
Portland Town A team continued their unbeaten start in Division Four of the Dorset Football League with a steady 2-0 win against Tisbury at Budmouth.
Darts: Sam Ward claims early top spot glamour
NEW ADC champion Sam Ward is uncatchable with five games still left to play in the Weymouth ADC Summer League.
Football: Arsenal hit seven past Yeovil Ladies
A MASSIVE crowd of more than 1,000 were present at the Clayson Stadium in Dorchester to see Arsenal Women beat Yeovil Town Ladies 7-0, with Jordan Nobbs scoring twice in the Women’s Super League.
Volleyball: Weymouth downed in Surrey Cup quarters
WEYMOUTH lost in the quarter-finals of the Surrey Cup after they competed against the best 10 teams in the country and came away with the knowledge that they will compete at the highest level for a seventh consecutive season next year.
Golf: Weymouth's Jacob Tidswell shoots to a super summer
WEYMOUTH golf star Jacob Tidswell is enjoying a purple patch of form.
Stanley Hardman PICKETT
PICKETT Stanley Hardman Died peacefully on 13th September, aged 96 years. Dear husband of Brenda, father of Catherine, Richard, Tina and Stephen, grandfather and great-grandfather. His funeral will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 2nd October…
Derrick (Jim) Cozens
COZENS Derrick (Jim) Passed away peacefully on Friday 7th September aged 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Pat. Loving dad to Tony and Anne, cherished brother to Pete and Sue and a much loved grandad and great grandad. Funeral Service at Poole…
RONALD ROBINSON
ROBINSON Ronald Passed away peacefully at Dorset County Hospital aged 82 years. Loving husband of Barbara. The funeral service will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 28th September at 15:15.
John Pearce
PEARCE John We said our goodbyes John with heavy hearts. Today we will lay flowers in your favourite place in the waters of Weymouth you so much embraced, always near. Love brother Steve and Sue xxxx
FRANK MARSHALLSAY
MARSHALLSAY Frank Passed away on the 12th September 2018, aged 89 years. Much loved brother of Arthur. He will be sadly missed by all. His Funeral Service will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 1st October at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please,…
ERNEST 'Ernie' LEE
LEE Ernest 'Ernie' Sadly passed away on 4th September 2018 at Dorset County Hospital aged 93 years. Much loved dad and granddad. Funeral Service will take place at All Saints Church, Wyke Regis on Friday 28th September at 1:30pm followed by cremation at…
Football: Terras and Magpies given league cup derby draw
BOTH Weymouth and Dorchester Town are set for derbies in the first round of the Southern League Challenge Cup.
Ironman Weymouth: Event going ahead as planned but organisers are watching the weather
Ironman Weymouth organisers say they're keeping a close eye on the weather - but at the minute, everything is going ahead as planned.
GIG GUIDE: Bands reunion, Mick Burt memorial, All Saints Festival
THE rich musical heritage of Weymouth’s live music scene is being revived again with another epic fundraising evening at the town’s Centenary Club.
Fallen trees and power cuts as Storm Bronagh hits Dorset
Last night Storm Bronagh swept the county bringing with it winds of 32mph and gusts up to 54mph
Data Breach: Activists publish details of people involved in badger cull online
The personal details of thousands of people have been plastered over the internet by anti-badger cull protesters.
Search for missing Weymouth man: Body found at Radipole Lake
A body has been found in the search for a missing Weymouth man.
Rugby: Dorchester await a Bradford battle
DORCHESTER move to cup campaigns this weekend for both the first and the A sides, as the first squad travel to Bradford on Avon in the Dorset Senior Cup, while the A team travel to Warminster in the Second XV Senior Shield.
Football: Brendon King hopes for Hamble off day
PORTLAND United manager Brendon King was full of praise for opponents Hamble Club as he readies his side to travel to Hampshire tomorrow in the Sydenhams Wessex Premier Division (3pm).
The wait is over...Kylie's coming to town
KYLIE MINOGUE AT 50: YOU LET GO OF SOME THINGS... IT'S A TIME OF ASSESSING
REVIEW: Beyond the Barricade, Weymouth Pavilion
BEYOND THE BARRICADE
See Shakespeare in a new light
ACTOR Pip Utton has taken on some challenging roles in previous theatre tours including Churchill, Chaplin and Adolf.
WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND: Furious Folly, Maiden Castle celebration, Roger McGough, suffragettes' stories and more
Have a wonderful weekend enjoying some top drawer entertainment. Here's our guide to the pick of the crop.
REVIEW: Stompin' Dave, Electric Palace, Bridport
REVIEW
Terras: Weymouth to use extra week
WEYMOUTH manager Mark Molesley conceded that the Terras’ two week break ‘might not be the worst thing’ as they face a wait until their next game, a trip to Staines Town in the Evo-Stik Southern Premier South on Saturday, September 29.
FILM REVIEW: The Little Stranger holds us in a steely grip
THE LITTLE STRANGER (12A)
Reeled in by the bluesy charm of Catfish
IT’S time to get bluesy, Bridport.

Archive - Friday, 21 September 2018

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Letter: Who can blame Londoners for moving to Dorset?

'Hard-hitting and upsetting' road safety show with life saving message is on tour

Children enjoy art workshops at atmospheric Maiden Castle

Vandals caused thousands of pounds worth of damage at a special needs school

Magpies: Dorchester sign Alhaji Sesay from Bristol City

Driver, 24, jailed after admitting causing death of woman in crash

Police issue stark warning after man is given criminal behaviour order for rural offences

Letter: The real need is for truly affordable housing

'He had so many stories': Cyclist takes on challenge in memory of dad

Meet the kayaker fighting plastic pollution in our seas

Roadshows to update staff on local government reorganisation

Police appeal after three vehicle crash on A35

Football: Unbeaten run continues for Portland Town A

Darts: Sam Ward claims early top spot glamour

Football: Arsenal hit seven past Yeovil Ladies

Volleyball: Weymouth downed in Surrey Cup quarters

Golf: Weymouth's Jacob Tidswell shoots to a super summer

Stanley Hardman PICKETT

Derrick (Jim) Cozens

RONALD ROBINSON

John Pearce

FRANK MARSHALLSAY

ERNEST 'Ernie' LEE

Football: Terras and Magpies given league cup derby draw

Ironman Weymouth: Event going ahead as planned but organisers are watching the weather

GIG GUIDE: Bands reunion, Mick Burt memorial, All Saints Festival

Fallen trees and power cuts as Storm Bronagh hits Dorset

Data Breach: Activists publish details of people involved in badger cull online

Search for missing Weymouth man: Body found at Radipole Lake

Rugby: Dorchester await a Bradford battle

Football: Brendon King hopes for Hamble off day

The wait is over...Kylie's coming to town

REVIEW: Beyond the Barricade, Weymouth Pavilion

See Shakespeare in a new light

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND: Furious Folly, Maiden Castle celebration, Roger McGough, suffragettes' stories and more

REVIEW: Stompin' Dave, Electric Palace, Bridport

Terras: Weymouth to use extra week

FILM REVIEW: The Little Stranger holds us in a steely grip

Reeled in by the bluesy charm of Catfish