TWO people were hurt in a crash between a car and a van near Beaminster today. A man, aged 63, from Dorchester, suffered a broken leg among other injuries in the collision on the A356 at Tollerdown Gate, near Rampisham. His silver Citroen ZX car and
SPORTS-MAD youngsters took part in a packed programme of activities over the half-term break. Weymouth children shunned computer games and television in favour of dodge ball tournaments and a bouncy castle session. The fun days, laid on by Weymouth
GENETIC work in Dorset has found that the UK's population of Greater Horseshoe bats originated from West Asia around 40,000-60,000 years ago. The work was carried out as part of a research project on the National Trust's Purbeck estate. Tiny harmless
A RETIRED Portland doctor has flown to India to help immunise 75 million children from the deadly polio disease. Keith Barnard-Jones was a senior partner in a doctor's practice in Easton and also served as president of Rotary International in Great
TRAFFIC is at a standstill after a crash between a car and a lorry on the A35 at Uploders near Bridport. Dorset Police said both lanes of the carriageway have been blocked and a woman motorist suffered slight injuries.
DISABLED drivers want the brake put on plans to pedestrianise the full length of Dorchester's South Street. They claim they cannot manage without the disabled parking places in lower South Street that would go if traffic was banned. And they will not
WE are told that there have been 604 assaults since 2003 at the YOI Portland. Surprise, surprise! There is an old saying that idle hands breed mischief. At the YOI these days there is no community work, no weekend sports. Sports fields are unused. Etc
A WEYMOUTH couple are still dancing the waltz together after 50 happy years of marriage. Carl and Margaret Robertson of Portland Road, celebrated their golden anniversary and Mrs Robertson describes the occasion as 'an important stepping stone' for
PEOPLE are being given a chance to experience life behind bars. The Young Offender Institution (YOI) on Portland is opening its doors for the afternoon - to let people in. Governor Steve Holland will lead a tour around the Victorian jail at the Grove
HOUSEHOLDERS are being urged to think of their neighbours if they are planning firework displays this year. Have fun but be sensible - that is the message from West Dorset District Council. The council is keen to remind residents that fireworks cannot
TEENAGER Hayley Torr today told how she is waiting to learn if she will lose her sight after being shot in the eye. Hayley, 19, of Shepherds Croft, Portland, suffered horrific injuries after being hit with an air rifle pellet during an evening with
ALL apples great and small came under the spotlight at the annual Kingston Maurward Apple Day. Experts from the Royal Horticultural Society were on hand to cast their eyes over mystery apples bought along to the event for identification. Visitors were
A PIECE of Weymouth's licensed history could soon be demolished if a scheme to build five homes is backed by planners. The proposed development seeks planning consent to knock down the Prospect Inn in Franchise Street. Such demolition requires permission
A WINDSURFER was rescued after getting into difficulties in Portland Harbour. Coastguards and Weymouth RNLI Lifeboat helped the surfer back to shore. Meanwhile coastguards launched a search after being told a car had run over off a cliff. Portland
NOTHE Fort in Weymouth has been named as one of the top 10 spookiest locations across the UK. The fort, which was built in 1860 as part of the defence of Portland Harbour, has been ranked fourth best place for ghost hunters in a survey by the National
PINK garters were the choice for salon owner Lorraine Beckett and her staff at the Hair Studio in Easton on Portland who decided to show a leg on Wear It Pink Day. Members of the public joined the salon's clients to enjoy free coffee, pink lady biscuits
RECYCLING will get a major boost in Weymouth and Portland when brown kitchen caddies are delivered to flats and terraced houses across the borough from today. The deliveries will bring 4,000 more households into Weymouth and Portland's kitchen waste
A CONTROVERSIAL household recycling centre could still be built at Poundbury, it was revealed today. Land on the edge of the Prince of Wales's dream development in Dorchester is one of a number of sites in and around the town still being considered for
BUDDING photographer Anita Harries has had double the fun with her latest charity calendar by producing two of them. Mrs Harries had so much difficulty choosing the best pictures for her calendar that she decided to print two - one featuring young people
WEYMOUTH boss Jason Tindall felt his side missed the experience of Ashley Vickers and Paolo Vernazza in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Hitchin Town at the Wessex Stadium. The Terras needed an 85th minute equaliser from Justin Roberts in the FA Cup Fourth
A DRIVE to find out what people think about policing in Dorset has had a poor response. The Dorset Police Authority recently handed out prepaid postal questionnaires at several events, including open days. But they have received just six responses by
DORCHESTER Town's director of football Shaun Brooks was sent from the dugout for remonstrating with the officials after a controversial goal saw his side lose 1-0 at Braintree Town. Substitute Charlie Henry was also dismissed for his protests following
A LATE equaliser by defender Justin Roberts saved Weymouth's blushes in a heart-stopping FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round clash at the Wessex Stadium. The Terras looked destined to be heading out of the competition until the former Nottingham Forest defender
DORCHESTER had director of football Shaun Brooks ordered to the stand and unused substitute Charlie Henry sent-off as they went down to another Blue Square South defeat. It was a story of missed chances as the Magpies slipped up against fellow strugglers
IF Jason Tindall's Weymouth side can see off British Gas Business League outfit Hitchin Town in tomorrow night's FA Cup replay they face a tough journey to Blue Square South leaders Eastbourne Borough in the First Round. FIRST ROUND DRAW Darlington
ROYSTON Davies blamed referee Ray Torzuk for Bridport's narrow defeat at the hands of Roman Glass in Toolstation Western League Division One. The hosts' manager believed that Tozluk, who was a short notice replacement for Jim Walker, let the visitors
TWO goals by midfielder Ross Doidge helped Portland stay at the top of their group in the Dorset Premier League Cup. The Blues dominated the clash and should have scored more but winning boss Dave Kiteley reckons people should not read too much into
THE Dorset Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The jubilee is to be marked by two major events, an exhibition of members' work to be held at Allendale House, Wimborne and an open day. Fibre Facets will
A NEW dance show for children and commissioned by Sadler's Wells and the Dance Touring Partnership visits Lighthouse, Poole next month. Mischief by Theatre-Rites and rising choreographer Arthur Pita is a thrilling, colourful and unpredictable mix of
WEST DORSET Swimming Club's younger Warriors got the chance to shine at the autumn Steps Gala. In the twice-yearly event held at the club some of the competitors included six-year-olds, and rather than racing against swimmers of similar age the youngsters
WE are all getting busier. Most of us spend our days chasing our tails with barely a moment to ourselves. We know we should go to the gym more, we know that we should walk past the crisp machine at work, but time and again we choose the quick fix because
CULTURES from across the world were celebrated at West Dorset's first multi-cultural day. A range of activities were lined up from drumming workshops to food preparation and children were able to try their hands at a variety of sports and circus skills
BRAINTREE TOWN 1 DORCHESTER TOWN 0 DORCHESTER had manager Shaun Brooks ordered to the stand and unused substitute Charlie Henry sent-off as they went down to another Blue South defeat. It was a story of missed chances as the Magpies slipped up against
