Archive - Wednesday, 19 June 2019

Country park supporters are thanked
A country park in Purbeck has held a celebration event after being awarded £900,000 to restore and enhance lost Victorian landscape.
This historic loco could haul trains on the railway again (if £350k is raised)
A unique Victorian steam locomotive which escaped the scrapyard thanks to the centenary of a major train station could be restored to full working order.
Letter: Climate emergency has forced me to avoid Dorset
I read recently that Dorset Council has declared a ‘Climate Emergency’.
£450k appeal to fit more solar panels on Dorset's public buildings - can you help?
A share scheme offer aims to raise £445,000 so solar panels can be fitted on more Dorset schools and hospitals.
CCTV images released following two garage burglaries
New CCTV images have been released by police following two garage burglaries in north Dorset.
Nine things you can do to improve air quality and protect your health
Residents are being given some tips on how to improve air quality around them.
Diabetes campaigners receive an award for their activism
Diabetes campaigners have won an award for their activism.
Cider festival supports local good causes
CHEERS... organisers of Dorchester Cider Festival have donated a barrel of cash to good causes in the area.
Lifeboat war heroes to join parade of veterans
Lifeboat heroes will take part in this weekend's veterans parade as part of the Weymouth RNLI station's 150th anniversary celebrations.
Letter: The Conservatives are in total meltdown
IN MY opinion, the Conservatives are in total meltdown especially if their membership do back Boris Johnson, to be their leader, and therefore our Prime Minster.
Bees: Blow for Bridport as duo depart
BRIDPORT have been dealt a blow as both Braeden Symes and Ed Butcher have departed for Paulton Rovers.
Two-vehicle crash on the A35
There has been a car crash on the A35 at Winterbourne Abbas
Car crash on beach road
There has been a crash on Portland Beach Road at Ferrybridge.
Traffic delays due to lorry delivering mobile home
Traffic delays in Weymouth were caused by a lorry delivering a mobile home.
Boxing: Portland's Jack Carter seals third victory
PORTLAND’S Jack Carter sealed his third straight victory since turning pro, with a 40-37 points victory over Paul Cummings at the O2 Academy in Bournemouth.
Hear unique sound of Canadians' claw-hammer banjo
A Canadian folk duo are bringing their melodies to Swanage on Sunday, June 30.
Magpies: Charlie Davis backs Dorchester to change fortunes
MAGPIES’ midfielder Charlie Davis believes Dorchester’s 15th-place league spot last season was a “false position” and backed the county town side to “flip” their fortunes next term.
Bus window smashed after being shot at with air rifle
A window of a bus was smashed after it was reportedly shot at by someone with an air rifle.
Woman calls 999 to say eating chocolate Hobnobs will help her get to sleep
A WOMAN who phoned 999 to explain she was going to eat some chocolate Hobnobs to help her sleep was just one of hundreds of callers dealt with by Dorset Police on a busy Friday night shift.
Man suffers head injury in assault
An ambulance was requested by police after a reported assault.
Try some 'guinea pig fishing' at summer open day
ENJOY live music, displays, dog shows and more at Kingston Maurward's Summer Open Day and Food Fair on Sunday June 23 from 10am to 5pm.
Entertainment aplenty for church's first fete
AN OLD fashioned fete with a new twist will be held at St Aldhelm's Church, Crossways on Saturday, June 22 from 12pm to 4pm.
Theatre's glorious history includes a Fleetwood Mac concert
A BELOVED seaside arts venue is to mark 125 years since it first opened its doors.
'Too many permits': Residents want action to sort out parking nightmare
Residents of Weymouth’s Park District are calling for urgent action over parking problems.
Concerned that overgrown verges aren't being cut this summer? Here's why
A fine balance has to be struck when it comes to looking after green spaces alongside Dorset's roads.
Join us as we 'fly a flag for our armed forces'
Residents are invited to an official flag raising ceremony to commemorate Armed Forces Day.
Home library service looking for more volunteers
A home library service run by Royal Voluntary Service is looking to grow its service for housebound readers in the Dorchester area and needs more volunteers.
'They are our eyes and ears within the community': Charity pays tribute to volunteers
An air ambulance charity has shown appreciation to its team of "selfless" volunteers - and it's calling on more people to join them.
Former BHS owner in court over tax fraud charges
Former BHS owner Dominic Chappell has appeared in court to face charges of a £500,000 tax fraud and allegedly buying two yachts to launder money.
He's back! Osprey returns to Dorset coast two years after he was released
Supporters of a project to re-establish a breeding population of Osprey's on the south coast are celebrating this week.
Watch out for scam callers claiming to be from HMRC
Reports of scam calls in Dorset claiming to be from HMRC has prompted a police warning.
Vintage sign which had hung on wall for 60 years is stolen from garage
A vintage sign hanging in the same place for 60 years has been stolen.
Deadly dangers of water: Drownings in Dorset almost double in a year
Dorset recorded the fourth highest number of accidental drownings in the country last year, shock figure show.
Teenagers tackle the three peaks to raise money for brain tumour charity
Three teenagers undertook a gargantuan challenge to raise money for charity.
Vickie McCluskey
MCCLUSKY Vickie The awful pain of losing you is still so hard to bear. My heart was broken when I saw you fading away. Now you're gone the world seems dark without my darling Vickie. So loved, so missed, so precious. I love you mum xxxxx
David Carr
CARR David George Passed away on the 12th June 2019 aged 80, in Dorset County Hospital with his family by his side. Dearest husband of Maureen, loving Father of Julie & Simon, and father in law to Mark & Charlene. Special Grandad to Alex, Luke,…
Ruth Mockridge
MOCKRIDGE Ruth Mary Ruth passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord on 5th. June 2019 aged 88 years. A graveside service will be held at Poundbury Cemetery, Dorchester on Friday 28th. June at 1.00. p.m. No flowers by request but gifts, if desired,…
Donovan Trent
TRENT Donovan (Don) Passed away in hospital on 11th June 2019 aged 95. Dear husband of Sylvia, loving father of Jennifer and son-in-law Graham, much loved grandad and great grandad. His funeral service will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Wednesday…
June Stocker
STOCKER June Sadly passed away suddenly on the 8th June 2019, much loved mother of Malcolm, Colin, Neil, Andrew and families. Cherished by her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Goodnight, God Bless. Her funeral will take place at St Edmunds Church,…
Muriel Clarke
CLARKE Muriel Elizabeth Died peacefully on 7 June 2019, aged 87 years, formerly of Portesham. Beloved wife of the late Reginald, dearly loved mother of Nicola and Angela and a loving grandmother. Funeral service will take place at St Mary & Corpus…
Two injured in crash leading to disruption in evening rush-hour
Two people were injured in a three-vehicle crash on the A35 east of Bere Regis.
Man robs bank with a banana
A MAN who held up a Dorset bank with a banana tried to hand himself in to police immediately afterwards, a court heard.
Village with just 1,000 residents is targeted by burglars six times in five days
RESIDENTS of a village in North Dorset have become victims of a spate of burglaries.
In the Dock: See who has been before the courts - published June 18
WEYMOUTH
Thunderstorm warning in force today (but will we see any this time?)
A thunderstorm warning is in force for today.

18th June 2019