BASINGSTOKE TOWN 3 (Sills 37, Adams 45, McNish 90) WEYMOUTH 1 (Joyce 17) CRAIG Duff had an effort ruled out for the second successive game as Weymouth crashed out of the FA Cup at the Camrose this afternoon. Blue Square Bet South outfit
YOUNGSTERS from Weymouth were given the chance to name a new care home for the elderly. Gracewell Healthcare invited the pupils from Holy Trinity Church of England School to name its latest development which will be coming to Cross Road in Weymouth
DORCHESTER TOWN 4 Watson 12, Reid 22, 90+1, Walker 35 WOOTTON BASSETT 0 JAMIE Reid scored twice as Dorchester Town eased into the third qualifying round of the FA Cup this afternoon. The Magpies ran out 4-0 winners at the Greene
A GROUP of budding artists are among the first to gain a set of national awards for their creativity. Five members of the Bridport Youth Centre have achieved their Bronze Arts Awards with the help of the Hutliving Here and There project. The
WALKERS trekked in memory of a Weymouth man when they undertook a charity challenge. Faye Bartlett organised the walk from the Heights Hotel on Portland to Dorchester town centre as a tribute to her dad Ray. A number of her friends and her
A 'BEAUTIFUL' girl whose life was tragically cut short has been remembered with a special memorial service. Friends and family of Charlotte Blackman gathered at the Freshwater Beach holiday park to unveil a bench and lay flowers. Charlotte,
A NEW survey to gather views of carers will be conducted next month by the Department of Health. The survey has been developed to learn more about whether services received by carers are helping them in their caring role and their life outside
FILMS will be showing in village halls, pubs, art centres, tourist attractions and hotels as well as cinemas next month in honour of Purbeck Film Festival. Now in its 16th year, the week-long cinematic celebration will be held from Friday October
‘SINGING’ bowls, mini-beasts and futuristic cars were part of a scheme to spark an interest in science at a family day in Dorchester. The free event, hosted by Sunninghill Preparatory School , drew around 200 adults and children from across the
DORSET was again one of the busiest regions in the country for lifeboat launches. The Olympic sailing events in Weymouth and Portland led to one of the busiest periods on record for RNLI crews. Weymouth lifeboat station recorded 32 launches
THE Dorset Echo Child of the Year winners were presented with their prizes at Debenhams department store in Weymouth. Debenhams manager Bret Sharman handed over framed portraits to the young winners and their parents. The overall champion and
A MAN who repeatedly struck his former partner after assaulting his mother has been jailed for a year. Rowan Flanders, 25, pictured, admitted charges of causing grievous bodily harm and assault in relation to the violent domestic attack at his
A SHOCKED motorist was landed with a massive bill from the council – for damage caused by thieves who stole her car. Linda Sampson, of Springfield Road, received a letter from Weymouth and Portland Borough Council demanding £421.39 to pay for a road
SIGHTINGS of mysterious big cats in Dorset have sparked intense debate in recent years. Many are convinced that here are panthers roaming the countryside while others maintain that with no conclusive proof of their existence that it is highly unlikely
My friend and I attended the first night of Fiddler on the Roof at the Pavillion performed by WOS and what a brilliant show it was. Congratulations to all concerned – it was a truly superb performance and everyone taking part deserves praise.
There is still warmth in the late summer sun. Skies remain blue. Tourists cling to what remains of Weymouth’s hectic season. Merchandise heralding the approaching Hallowe’en, Guy Fawkes and Remembrance Sun-day have yet to see the light of day.
I am writing in response to a letter published in the Dorset Echo (‘Council failed to use opportunity’ by an unnamed author) on September 19. I would like to point out the valuable role that the borough council played in making sure that these
I am a five-year-old long haired cat who is friendly and affectionate. My daughter and I are both looking for homes were we can become loved pets. Margaret Green Animal Rescue 0844 4990426
I’m a four-year-old greyhound girl who likes company and so I would love to find a new home with another dog. I’m a friendly girl who just loves my food. Dorset Greyhound Rescue 0844 4990428
I’m a playful three-year-old greyhound girl looking for someone to offer me a loving home. I get on really well with other dogs and I’m fine around children. Dorset Greyhound Rescue 0844 4990428
SHAKESPEARE’S Globe Theatre comes to Bridport’s Electric Palace this autumn with three captivating screenings of Elizabethan drama. The trio of plays are filmed from critically-acclaimed productions in Shakespeare’s ‘wooden o’ Globe’, the feted
I’m a little 12-month-old jack russell boy looking for a home. I’m lots of fun, good with other dogs and would make a lovely companion for somebody.
I’m a loveable little cross breed who is just 17 weeks old. I’m playful and love having cuddles. I’d love to find an active home with no children under seven. Rushton Dog Rescue 01458 259056
I’m a young jack russell boy who is fun to play with and be around. I’m very affectionate and love being around people as well as exploring new places. Margaret Green Animal Rescue 0844 4778846
IT WAS Purbeck’s night at the Dorset Best Village Competition. Winfrith Newburgh picked up the first prize for the Best Large Village and Church Knowle scooped the title for Best Small Village. Awards were presented in a ceremony at Corfe Mullen
NIGEL Biddlecombe, the man that gave Weymouth FC back to the local community, is disheartened that more people have not got behind the club since his takeover. The Terras’ chairman and his wife ploughed in £13,000 to help acquire the Southern Premier
A LARGE amount of hay was destroyed in an accidental fire on a west Dorset farm last night. Dorset Fire and Rescue Service said about 30 tonnes of hay as well as a hay baler were involved in the blaze at Hogleaze Farm, near Compton Valence.
FORMER Magpie Simon Browne has lent a helping hand ahead of today’s FA Cup clash with Wootton Bassett Town (3pm). Dorchester Town boss Phil Simkin travelled to Wiltshire on a scouting mission last week but returned home somewhat disappointed after
WEYMOUTH Ladies have sent out a distress call after falling victims of their own success. The Terras are on the verge of folding unless they manage to attract significant financial backing within the next month. Their plight was brought to
AS the end of the hillclimbing season approaches and the results of championships are to be determined, this weekend’s two-day meeting at Manor Farm in Charmouth promises to provide some committed motoring. Drivers will have aspirations of securing
LONG-STANDING chairman Tim Kingman has returned to the coaching ranks at Weymouth Basketball Club. The stalwart will return to the sidelines after head coach and club development officer Alex Fuhrmann stepped down from his role as second team coach
BASHLEY RESERVES 1 DORCHESTER RESERVES 2 Dorchester boss Dave Kiteley hailed striker Alex Godfrey after the young Magpies bagged their first victory of the season. The county town outfit had lost their first four games of the Wyvern Premier
