WEYMOUTH 2 (Ford 77, 90) BANBURY UNITED 1 (Dolman 87) MARK Ford enjoyed a competitive home debut he will never forget as Weymouth picked up a welcome win at the Bob Lucas Stadium this afternoon. The 21-year-old, who recently joined the club from
WEST Dorset District Council is set to appoint an operator for the new £8million Dorchester Sports Centre. The sports centre, which will boast a new six-lane swimming pool, is set to open this spring and the council’s executive committee is holding a
A GALA evening of fashion and music has been organised in memory of a hero marine. Hair salon owner Trina Mortimer is throwing a fashion show on Saturday, March 3 with the help of the family of Royal Marine James Wright of Weymouth, who died in Afghanistan
Weymouth’s American War Memorial is to get a £20,000 facelift. The Grade II listed structure commemorates American servicemen and women who lost their lives on the Normandy beaches during the Second World War after passing through Weymouth. Around half
‘SIGNIFICANT achievements’ and good community deeds will be celebrated with free tickets to the biggest event ever to be held in Dorset. Thirty-five pairs of coveted tickets to watch the Olympic sailing from Nothe Gardens in Weymouth are available to
CADETS at the Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester have received recognition from the Lord Lieutenant of Dorset for their efforts. Valerie Pitt-Rivers attended the Dorchester school to present regimental cap badges to 50 young recruits from the Combined
A PETITION signed by more than 1,000 residents urging Dorset County Council to save bus routes in Dorchester has been officially handed over to the authority. Operator Damory Coaches has announced that it is pulling out of a number of routes in and around
A BEAD and jewellery shop closing down in Weymouth town centre is the latest victim of ‘a lack of trade and support’, claim its owners. Andrea Frankham-Hughes and her husband Rob Hughes say they have no choice but to close Jezebel Jewels in St Mary Street
THE public are invited to a meeting on Monday which will examine the future of services at community hospitals in Weymouth and Portland. NHS Dorset is organising the meeting where people are likely to find out if any local services are being cut. The
A DORSET County Council spokesman said: “The works taking place in Weymouth at present are being done by utilities companies. “We coordinate all major utility works major improvements; however, the current works were not possible while Weymouth
WEYMOUTH is facing a roadworks blitz – a year after a major traffic project crippled the town. Dorset County Council and utility companies are involved in or are planning works that threaten to disrupt spring trade and tourism. The 10
A new scanner has been ordered for Dorset County Hospital after an ambitious fundraising project for the £500,000 machine surpassed its target. The head of the hospital’s Digital Mammography Appeal, which was backed by the Dorset Echo, has
THE Golden Lion in Weymouth has lost its tail - again. The large bronze lion on the sign above the entrance of the St Edmund Street pub has had its tail docked by vandals. And it’s not the first time it has happened: Celebrating American allies broke
FERRY sailings from Weymouth have been postponed for at least another week. Condor Ferries has announced that its Channel crossings will go to and from Poole until February 27 while emergency repair work is under way on the ferry berth in Weymouth. The
MOSCOW City Ballet returns to Dorset next week with two of the world’s most famous and much loved traditional ballets. Swan Lake, which featured recently in the phenomenally successful movie The Black Swan, is performed by technically refined dancers
Weymouth PAWS would like to respond to Duane Sharp’s letter (Have Your Say, February 4) concerning the high prices charged by some charity shops. Our shop at the Colwell Centre was one of the first charity shops to open in Weymouth over 20 years ago
I SEE there have been more moans about the ‘mushrooms’ on the new relief road, or should I say as I see them as ‘Cow Pats on Poles’. Due to the sailing being held at Portland, why not have used Portland Stone for these monstrosities which most people
I would like to respond to a letter from J Dyer of Weymouth, (Have Your Say, February 6. The letter queries why the council isn’t switching off streetlights in the area to save money and reduce carbon emissions. This is something that
I’m a quiet six-year-old German shepherd collie cross who would love to find a new home. I don’t bark and I just want to be loved. I’d make an ideal pet for a retired couple. Rushton Dog Rescue: 0844 4778844
I Am a friendly cat who is around two-years-old. I’m very friendly and greet people with a loud purr. I’d love to find a home without any other pets where I would get all the attention. Weymouth & District Cats Protection: 0844 4778854
I’m a one-year-old terrier who is really good with other dogs and people and I love playing would toys. I would suit a home without any children under eight and where I’m not left alone for a long time. Margaret Green Animal Rescue: 0844 4778846
I’m a seven-month-old Tibetan terrier girl who is looking for someone to give me some TLC. I get on well with other dogs and would love to find a home with some peace and quiet. Rushton Dog Rescue: 0844 4778844
We are Jess and Faith, two young cats who are looking for a new home together. We are a bit petrified of the great outdoors and would suit a quiet home with no children where we could be indoor cats. Pound Puppy Animal Rescue: 0844 4535163
Badge news FIRST bus driver Maurice Hull is excited to support next summer’s Olympic and Paralympic sailing events. Mr Hull, of Crossways has proudly snapped up one of the latest batch of 10,000 Bring on the Games window stickers produced by the Dorset
KYLE Critchell is determined to avoid a repeat of the mid-season slump that followed last year’s extended break. Inclement weather saw the Magpies contest just two competitive fixtures in the space of 41 days. As soon as the conditions improved, Dorchester
I’m a lovely greyhound boy with an unusual coloured coat. I just want to be everybody’s friend and I’ll lick you to death if I get the chance. I also get on well with other dogs. Dorset Greyhound Rescue: 0844 4990428
SERITA Shone has taken another stride down the road to recovery by accompanying the Great Britain team to the Bauhaus FIBT Bob and Skeleton World Championships at Lake Placid in the USA. The Weymouth brakewoman is currently battling back from a spinal
ONCE again Andy and Stephen Baggaley have made a huge impression on players from the Weymouth & District League. The star duo returned to Westfield Arts College along with players for the evening finals and presentation of trophies that brought to a
PORTLAND world champion dinghy sailor Giles Scott is celebrating an exciting twist in his career after being selected for an Amer-ica’s Cup big boat racing challenge. The 24-year-old sailor, who narrowly missed out on 2012 Games selection to triple Olympic
HUSBAND and wife Alastair and Ros Clark have won the Redferns February Doubles Tournament at Hyde Real Tennis Club in Walditch, near Bridport. A frenetic few days of real tennis play saw a record 38 entrants compete in the tournament, which is sponsored
