LIBRARIES across Dorset could be saved but at the cost of jobs, opening hours and books. Campaigners launched a fierce battle to save 13 Dorset libraries after Dorset County Council proposed to close the to fill a funding gap. Now council chiefs are
BUSINESS leaders have joined councillors in targeting the uncontrolled use of A-boards in Weymouth town centre. Weymouth and Portland Borough Council wants to clamp down on the number of advertising boards cluttering the pavement and getting in the
A WOMAN who was told she was too fat to have a back operation at Dorset County Hospital has lost four stone. Amanda Dennett, 41, of Puddletown, said she lost the excess weight through a no-fat diet and has just one more stone left to lose for the recommended
PUPILS from St Mary's Middle School in Puddletown were part of the 5,000-strong crowd at the St Alban's pilgrimage. Their day began with worship in the town's cathedral, which was led by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and broadcast to those outside. The group
Turkey is set to become Europe's next property hotspot as Britons look further afield for sun, sea and sand, and spurn the over-development and high prices of traditional European destinations. With its warm climate, rich cultural heritage and 4,000
PORTLAND has struck it lucky with a £50,000 lottery grant. The cash will pay for activities to celebrate National Marine Week on the island. Live video of seabirds nesting on inaccessible cliffs, walks and boat trips will feature as well as workshops
BRIDPORT'S St Catherine's School is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with a whole series of events starting with a cream tea for past pupils and staff. The cream teas were washed down with memories and displays of more than 50 old photographs
A DENTAL patient promised the looks of a model was left with front teeth filed down to stubs, she claimed today. Pat Diplock said she only went to John Kee Cho at the Bridges Dental Surgery in Weymouth for some simple cosmetic dentistry on a crack in
WEYMOUTH now has its own railway train. World Championship sailor Richard Glover unveiled the nameplate on the Destination Weymouth in a ceremony at the town's railway station. South West Trains says the event was in recognition of Weymouth as a rising
A BID to get permanent permission for a sports activity centre in the Dorset countryside has been withdrawn - for the time being at least. Landowners Kevin and Amanda Crocker had applied for permission for the centre, which offers a range of activities
THE BLUES BAND will be back at the Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis on Saturday, July 14. The band, featuring Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Rob Townsend, Gary Fletcher and Tom McGuinness say they love performing at the Marine Theatre. "The venue is so welcoming
MAGISTRATES issued a warrant for bailiffs to enter a pub and disconnect its electricity supply after bills were left unpaid. Weymouth magistrates heard Sheila Head and her husband, who run the New Inn at West Knighton, have failed to pay outstanding
