LOGGERHEAD turtles that were nursed back to health at Weymouth's Sea Life Park have been returned to the open seas off the coast of Gran Canaria. Skye and Holly, who were found on the brink of death on Scottish beaches, were looked after for several
SOUTH Dorset MP Jim Knight today raised concerns over plans to cut the overnight opening hours at Swanage Hospital's minor injuries unit. His comments came after Dorset Primary Care Trust (PCT) put forward a proposal to close the unit between 10pm and
WINGER Justin Keeler has left Dorchester Town and joined Southern League Premier Division side Bashley. The Hampshire side's boss Steve Riley said: "Justin has been at Dorchester a long time and needs a new challenge. He will be ideal for us, he's got
DORCHESTER Town's hopes of landing Salisbury City defender Simon Browne on a permanent deal this summer look slim. The ex-Weymouth player, who spent a loan spell at the Magpies at the tail end of last season, has been offered a player/coaching role at
PORTLAND OB 3 EASTON UNITED 1 PORTLAND United Veterans rolled back the years with a vintage performance against a much youn-ger Easton United. The hosts dominated possession in the first half and their experience was a major factor. Pete Conning finally
WEYMOUTH Cougars have hailed their football festival as one of the best ever. More than 90 teams took part in the two-day tournament, which was held at the Marsh. Weymouth and Portland mayor and Cougars' honorary president Howard Legg was guest of honour
PORTLAND UNITED OLD BOYS 3 EASTON UNITED 1 PORTLAND United Veterans rolled back the years with a vintage performance against a much youn-ger Easton United. The hosts dominated possession in the first half and their experience was a major factor. Pete
STEAM show organisers blame local councils for putting their charity fundraising at risk. Officials of Portland Steam and Vintage Show say they have been left 'very disheartened' after Weymouth and Portland and Dorset County Council each turned down
A CORONER has warned of the dangers of driving while unwell after hearing how a Bridport carpenter lost both his legs when a pensioner crashed her car into his van. West Dorset Coroner Michael Johnston said that Jean Ellen Hebron, 90, suffered from a
SHOPPERS in Dorchester are being asked to give their views on the town's Hub. Churchgoers in the town are taking to the streets as part of the Acland Road Church's Community Week. As part of a mission launched by church leader Roger Frapwell, people
EARLY morning commuters between Weymouth and Dorchester faced delays today after an articulated lorry got stuck under a bridge on Ridgeway Hill. There were tailbacks and train services were stopped as police worked with the driver to get the lorry moved
Schoolchildren in Weymouth are proudly showing off a 16ft fish they created in an art class with a difference. Four primary schools and four secondary schools have been working on the project for three months, creating more than 1,000 scales and individually
YOUNG rowers are on the crest of a wave after receiving a £4,500 boost from the Gannett Foundation. The foundation is the charitable arm of Gannett, the US corporation which owns the Newsquest Media Group, whose titles include the Dorset Echo. Weymouth
WOMEN from Weymouth took to the streets of London in their bras for the 10th Moonwalk in aid of breast cancer research. Emily Luff, 32, battled through a foot injury to complete the half-marathon route while her friend Clare Cardy completed the full
CHICKERELL will boast a brand-new sports pavilion at Lower Way this summer after it was officially opened by West Dorset MP Oliver Letwin. Mr Letwin was invited to the opening of the Town Council's sports pavilion by the Mayor and Mayoress of Chickerell
THE LONG-awaited redevelopment of Bridport's South West Quadrant should finally get under way next year. West Dorset District Council leader Robert Gould says they are on target to submit planning applications for the multi-million pound scheme by April
THE memory of Dorset soldiers and the Dorset Regiment is set to live on in a plaque unveiled by the Duke of Kent. Old soldiers and army cadets joined the Queen's cousin for a special ceremony at County Hall in Dorchester following a long campaign by
AN ENCLAVE of Dorset artists are putting their work on display over the next month. During Abbotsbury Art Weeks, which starts on Saturday, craftspeople from the village and beyond will be exhibiting their works. From fine art to lino-cuts and fabric
DARREN Chadwick, 31, of Weymouth, has been smoking for 15 years and tried to give up with his girlfriend but only lasted an hour without a cigarette. He said: "I enjoy it you see - that's the problem. When the smoking ban comes along I'll just go outside
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has warned its members in England that they have just 38 days to introduce a no-smoking policy. The law, due to take effect on July 1, 2007, is aimed at protecting employees and the public from the harmful effects
A BARRIER will be erected outside a car dealership after its owners protested against roadworks taking place nearby. Dave McEwan and Darrel Wilton, co-owners of Carwise in Crossways, near Dorchester, parked cars across Warmwell Road to stop traffic going
I REFER to the story Cars hit by vandals' (Echo, May 16) about damage to vehicles in Icen Way, Dorchester. However, it's not just Icen Way that is targeted. My friend came to stay at my house on Saturday night and left her car outside in Bridport Road
MORE than 100 young competitors from across West Dorset pulled on their PE kit and took to track and field in a festival of athletics in Dorchester. Active year three pupils from several primary schools flocked to the Thomas Hardye School playing fields
Get your copy of the Dorset Echo on Friday, 25 May, 2007 for your voucher for Weymouth Sealife Park and Marine Sanctuary. It will entitle two children free entry to the Sealife Park with every full-paying adult.
