A BANK manager has tackled a challenge of mountainous proportions in aid of a Dorset hospice. Clare Rowe, HSBC area manager for Dorchester, scaled Ben Nevis and Snowden in 24 hours to raise money for the Weldmar Hospicecare Trust.
A PROMINENT Weymouth seafront building is to gain a new lease of life. The beach office building, formerly the home of the Tourist Information Centre before it was controversially moved to the Pavilion two years ago, is to go on the market this summer
THE second day of Dorset's three-day Minor Counties clash with Cheshire at Alderley Edge has been washed out. There was also no play on Sunday so both sides hope to stage a one-day match tomorrow.
DORSET is gearing up to welcome the Olympic torch as the relay reaches Weymouth, Portland and Dorchester. The torch will approach the county town from the west on Thursday, making an appearance in Puddletown before being carried along High
FLOOD water is continuing to wreak havoc for motorists with a number of roads in the area still shut. The A35 between the A3066 and the A37 is closed but is expected to re-open from 11pm tonight. The A35 is shut from Dorchester to Winterborne
POLICE are seeking help to trace a man who targeted the home of an elderly couple. The occupants told officers a man visited their home in Lynch Road, Weymouth, asking about about any unwanted jewellery they may have for sale. He returned
DORCHESTER’S Wellchester store is to close its doors. A closing down sale has been launched at the South Street store, which opened as Wellworths three years ago after the collapse of Woolworths and was later forced to change its name. Store manager
GIVING a new meaning to the expression ‘knees up’, the all-singing, all-dancing string quartet Bowjangles present their own brand new Bowlympic Games for 2012, touring Dorset this month alongside the Torch Relay. A hilarious take on this year’s excitement
CHIEF Inspector Gemma Morris is feeling ‘confident’ the county force is ready to handle to Olympic crowds while conducting ‘normal’ police duties in Dorset. Chief Inspector Morris, who is responsible for services as usual in Weymouth and Portland, Dorchester
CHILDREN at St Osmund’s Middle School got to find out about the work that goes on behind the headlines during a media-themed day. Year Six pupils at the Dorchester school were given an introduction to the role of local newspapers by county
ONE of the saddest things about the decline of Britain’s high streets is the demise of the traditional pub. Luckily, some are still hanging on in there and the Blue Raddle in Dorchester’s Church Street is one of them. With its unassuming frontage, excellent
GOLD is the only medal defending Olympic Laser champion Paul Goodison will be happy with but he says all the pressure is from himself. Goodison, known as ‘Goody’ to his teammates, claimed bronze at last year’s test event, the Weymouth and Portland International
HOMEOWNERS and motorists watched in horror as their communities were swamped by torrents of water. Maiden Newton, Upwey, Weymouth’s Park District and Burton Bradstock were among the areas most badly hit. Many readers emailed pictures
PARTS of Bridport and west Dorset were under several feet of water on Saturday as rain deluged the town. The A35 approach to the East Road roundabout was awash as traffic battled to get through floodwater and the Texaco service station forecourt
THE weather failed to dampen spirits at the Dorset Seafood Festival where organisers pressed ahead with the event despite chaos caused by flooding. The harbourside event, due to take place over the weekend, had to be called off on Saturday
I refer to the Derrick Foote’s letter from June 8. We too travel on a National Express coach as this used to drop us off close to our chosen B&B. This time we had to wait in pouring rain for our taxi after an exhausting journey. What ever will happen
When pubs have live entertainment, they advertise it so local neighbours are aware there may be an increase of noise for that night only that may cause disruption. So why did the Morris dancers decide unannounced that 9.30pm on Thursday, June 28, was
We wish to thank everyone who came to our Jubilee Party in the garden. We were so lucky with the weather. Everyone gave so generously raising £575 for Weldmar much needed funds. Many thanks must go to our Dorchester Friends Fundraising committee. We
I read with interest ‘Have Your Say’ dated June 29, 2012. A letter commented how much Bill Bryson liked Weymouth. As a local I likewise found this pleasing. Having just read one of his books for a second time, of interest is chapter 22, in which Bill
EVENTS lined up for the weekend fell victim to the downpours. The Dorchester Armed Forces and Veterans Day march and concert on Saturday was called off along with the Big Grove Summer Festival on Portland and the first day of the Dorset Seafood
COASTGUARDS were called into action more than 20 times in the space of a few hours as they warned that some people were lucky to be alive. The coastguard helicopter winched two people from the roof of their car at Litton Cheney after it was
A MAJOR mopping up operation was underway today after floods wreaked havoc in south and west Dorset. Rescuers faced more than 200 emergencies as a month’s worth of rain fell in just 24 hours with water swamping homes, businesses, towns and
FLOODS continue to cause travel problems. Radipole Park Drive in Weymouth continues to be closed due to the flood as is Portesham Hill. Roads around Winterbourne Abbas have been closed and alternative routes should be sought between
PHIL Simkin has been “pleasantly surprised” by the standard of some of the trialists that are currently being put through their paces at the Avenue Stadium. Forty-four players turned out for the Magpies’ first pre-season session last Thursday and although
THE door is still ajar at the Bob Lucas Stadium should Warren Byerley have a change of heart over his ongoing transfer saga. The 27-year-old has been attracted to the lure of full-time football at Kettering Town but with acting chairman George Rolls
NEWLY-PROMOTED Weymouth face a mouth-watering opener to their Southern Counties South campaign when they host rivals Dorchester on September 8. The seaside outfit have resumed training ahead of the new season, with sessions taking place on Tuesday and
DRIVING rain sparked havoc across the sporting spectrum over the weekend causing a multitude of cancellations and even stopping one club from finalising a deal with a potential new signing. On the football front, Weymouth boss Brendon King
DORSET’S William Fox-Pitt was pleased with his performance after continuing his London 2012 preparations with a top-six place in Germany. Riding Neuf Des Coeurs, the world number one climbed four spots to sixth following an immaculate cross-country display
WEYMOUTH Basketball Club marked the end of their 2011/12 season with their annual presentation evening at Weymouth Sports Club. The club have enjoyed continued success over the season, developing their eight teams while having three players called up
