IT WAS a cold and rainy December in Weymouth and Dorchester although freezing temperatures hit near the end of the month. It was the wettest December in Weymouth since 2000 and the month opened with nine days of rain. Bob Poots, Weymouth and Portland
A TRAINEE sailor from Weymouth was named top recruit when he passed out of his Royal Navy basic training. Trainee Air Engineer-ing Technician Sam Pike, aged 24, received the Owen Cup at HMS Raleigh in Cornwall. Former Wey Valley pupil Sam started with
TRADERS have backed the fight for high speed broadband in Dorset from the 2012 Olympics. BT, which is communications sponsor for the 2012 Olympics, is laying fibre-optic connections to the sailing academy to allow the quick transfer of data for the Games
IT WAS a dream come true for Samuel Schofield who got a special tour on a bus to celebrate his fifth birthday. For years buses have been the main passion for Samuel, who has autism and finds it difficult to take part in mainstream activities. He has
TRANSPLANT survivor Lucy Johnson from Weymouth has backed a plea for more organ donors. Lucy has just marked the 25th anniversary of her kidney transplant but has also undergone surgery in a battle against cancer. Mother-of-two Lucy,
COUNCILLORS have voted unanimously in favour of Weymouth hosting Britain’s first competitive sand sculpture event. Members of Weymouth and Portland Borough Council’s management committee approved a proposal to lease an area of Preston Beach
IMPACT is a new series of Ladies Lunches for those in the Melbury Team area. Do come along if you are interested in enjoying an informal lunch in stimulating company, exploring the impact of Christian faith in the lives of a diverse range of speakers
Preston Ladies Circle held their Christmas Party at the Village Hall. They were entertained by the Crossways Handbell Ringers, who played a delightful medley of Christmas music which was ideally suited to the melodious bells. Following a tasty buffet
SPEED was the essence of a safety awareness campaign run by pupils at Frome Valley School in Crossways. With help from Police Community Support Officer Vickie Hedges, they learned about road safety and designed posters aimed at encouraging motorists
REVENGE is sweet indeed for Miracle Theatre, who return to Dorset this month with their latest show-stopping family treat. The Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin is Miracle’s alternative take on traditional pantomime. It is a fantastic and witty blend of high
I have received a parking fine for being 15 minutes over the 90-minute limit at the Jubilee Retail Park in Weymouth. I always believed you were allowed to park in that car park for two hours. I went for a meal in KFC with a friend. It
A MEMORIAL bench has been erected at a tragic teenager’s favourite spot. The seat was put up at Black Barge at Castletown Beach on Portland for the first anniversary of the crash which claimed the life of David Hallett. David’s parents Roy Hallett
SECTIONS of sea froze over as the cold snap kept its grip on Dorset. Temperatures were locked below zero as the county remained frozen and at risk of snow. Parts of the Fleet at Ferrybridge in Weymouth froze over and sporting fixtures
A TEENAGER was killed and an elderly man was left fighting for his life after two horror crashes on Dorset’s roads. The 19-year-old man died after crashing his car and then stepping out into the middle of the road where he was hit by a passing vehicle
TWO of Weymouth’s New Year’s Day derby heroes will be with the club for a while longer after extending their loan deals. Exeter City’s Scott Bennett, who headed home the second goal against Dorchester at the Wessex Stadium, will be with the
I read with interest the letter ‘Armed response missed the mark’ from David E Harris (Your Say, January 8). A look at the Echo’s website suggests that Mr Harris is out of step with the thinking of quite a few contributors, including, it seems, the man
JAMIE Symes will rub shoulders with professional footballers later this month when he undergoes a trial at Championship outfit Blackpool. The 16-year-old is due to take the long journey to West Lancashire on January 31 before embarking on his
JAMES Coutts has admitted to turning down offers of “better money” elsewhere in favour of joining Dorchester Town. The former Weymouth captain will put pen to paper tomorrow evening after agreeing to join the Magpies on non-contract terms. Once signed
BOSS Brendon King believes that an extension to the Dorset Premier League season would enhance Chickerell United’s prospects of becoming champions. It is rumoured that league officials are considering prolonging the campaign in an effort to offset the
PORTLAND boss Stuart Heath’s decision to hand over the captaincy to Lloyd Cranny came as a “pleasant surprise” to the Blues’ defender. Cranny was given the armband on a permanent basis last week despite the return to fitness of fellow defender, and now
