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  • UPDATED: Coast path walker found safe and well

    A WALKER who was reported missing has been found safe and well in London. Coastguards, police and a rescue helicopter were scrambled to search for the man, believed to be in his 40s and from Northern Ireland, after he failed to turn up at a hostel

  • Weymouth all but secure Southern Counties South survival

    CORSHAM 10 WEYMOUTH 14 WEYMOUTH have all but guaranteed their survival in Southern Counties South following a fantastic victory at Corsham. Paul Harding’s men went into the game without several key players but those that remained shrugged off

  • Fixture pile-up 'worst ever' at Portland United

    ROBIN Satherley has described the current fixture pile-up as the worst he has ever known in 40 years at Portland United. The adverse weather has hit football hard at almost every level this season and the Blues are just one of many sides struggling

  • Frome end Puddletown's winning run

    FROME SECONDS 22 PUDDLETOWN 0 PUDDLETOWN’S winning run in Dorset & Wilts Two South has finally come to an end. Despite another spirited performance, the Villagers had to give way to a strong and well-drilled Frome second string, determined

  • Angler rescued from boat off Dorset

    AN ANGLER was airlifted to hospital suffering suspected hypothermia after becoming ill during a fishing trip today. It is believed the man was not dressed as warmly as he could have been during a trip off West Bay. Portland Coastguard received

  • Nominate young unsung heroes

    Dorset’s young unsung heroes are being sought by the Red Cross for an awards scheme. The charity’s Humanitarian Citizen Awards celebrate the achievements of young people, not necessarily connected with the Red Cross. Nominate someone by July

  • Dorset Echo readers urged to get snap happy

    YOUR work could end up in the latest of the Dorset Echo’s best-selling series of photographic books. Readers are being invited to send in pictures which could stand along our staff photographers’ shots in the next book, set to be called Dorset:

  • Unemployed youngsters gaining work skills

    YOUNGSTERS have been in training to learn the rudiments of woodwork, metalwork, electrics and plumbing. Bridport Transition Skills put on its third week-long skills course for unemployed youngsters. Tutors helping them included John Johnston

  • Office is pulling in the tourists

    A TOURIST information office is pulling in the crowds after moving into a library. Discover Purbeck has seen an increase of visitors from 62,000 in 2011/12 to 100,500 in 2012/13 after it moved from Holy Trinity Church to Wareham Library in March

  • Police in street corner meeting

    RESIDENTS can raise local issues with neighbourhood police officers at a meeting tomorrow. A Safer Neighbourhood Team street corner meeting will be held from 12pm-1pm at Osprey Leisure Centre, Castletown.

  • Enterprise St Michael's to hold members meeting

    Enterprise St Michael’s is holding a members meeting on Wednesday at Bridport Town Hall. The event comes a year after the launch of the community benefit society, which is seeking a way to secure and improve St Michael’s Trading Estate in the town

  • Why Matt became a marathon marvel

    A DORSET fundraiser will be hitting the streets of the capital for the London Marathon. Matt Smith is the events and challenges fundraiser for Weldmar Hospicecare Trust and this April will be joining thousands of other runners for the 26.2miles

  • Teen named top first aider

    A DORCHESTER teenager has been recognised as a top first aider. Tee-Jay Downton, of Orchard Street, was named as St John Ambulance’s top cadet in the area and will help spread the message about the importance of first aid. He beat competition

  • Learn coppicing with the family

    A free day out for all the family is on offer at the Dorset Coppice Group’s Open Day and Beanpole Day on Saturday, April 20 from 10am until 5pm. Visitors can see traditional coppice management in a beautiful woodland setting as well as demonstrations

  • Dorset students vye for place in national poetry awards

    TALENTED students from across the county impressed with their poetry prowess. The buddings bards gathered at County Hall in Dorchester to compete for a place in the national poetry recitation competition, Poetry By Heart. The poems of Keats

  • Runners take to Dorchester's streets for charity

    HUNDREDS of runners raced round the streets of Dorchester in aid of charity. The chilly weather failed to stop the dedicated fundraisers who dressed to impress for the Dorchester and District Lions Club 31st annual fun run. There were a few

  • Dorset Police volunteers put in 60,000 hours of service

    VOLUNTEER police officers in Dorset clocked up almost 60,000 hours of service last year. The figure was revealed as the force’s special constables were thanked for their efforts and presented with a certificate of recognition by chief officers

  • Hearty food to suit all

    TASTY food, quick service and a reasonable bill is what you can expect at Weymouth’s Marquis of Granby. Situated at the far end of the Granby Industrial Estate, the eye-catching and unusual pub building and busy car park is enough to catch anyone

  • Friendship and support for carers on Portland

    FRIENDSHIP and support is offered at a meeting for carers that takes place today. The Portland Carers meeting will take place at Tophill Surgery in Easton starting at 10.30am and all who are interested are invited to attend. Ann Sanders will

  • Church dates for your diary

    • ALL are invited to the Journey to the Empty Tomb at Dorchester’s United Church. It is an interactive reflection about the true meaning of Easter and takes place from 11am to 3pm from Wednesday until Saturday. There will be an additional late opening

  • Thanks for help in raising money

    On behalf of myself and team of collectors, we would like to say a huge thank you to Tesco for letting us collect at their store and the generosity of customers who gave so generously on March 8 and 9, 2013. We raised £1,337.80 – a fantastic amount

  • Problem caused by sharing path

    I must reply to the anonymous letter writer who stated that the Rodwell trail is a place where dogs must be kept on short leash. I have to say that he is wrong. Sometime ago in a council debate, it was decided that dogs could be free on the trail

  • Church invites people with questions

    PEOPLE in Dorset who have questions about God are invited along to a Dorchester church. A controversial decision by the congregation at Dorch-ester Family Church will see normal Sunday worship cancelled for six weeks from Sunday, April 14.

  • Who do you think the Broadchurch killer is?

    A CAFE used to film the hit crime drama Broadchurch is running a charity draw to guess the killer. The Ellipse Caffe (CORRECT) at West Bay was used for scenes in the prime time thriller starring David Tennant and Olivia Colman. Now – as the

  • Egg hunt a Jurassic lark

    The Dinosaur Museum is holding an Easter Egg Hunt with a difference. The Great Dinosaur Egg Hunt will run from Friday, until Sunday, April 14. For more information call 01305 269880 or visit http://www.thedinosaurmuseum.com.

  • Create a chance to aid volunteers

    Dorset Volunteer Centre is appealing for voluntary and community organisations to create new opportunities for young volunteers. A spokesman for the centre said: “The first group we will concentrate on will be younger volunteers aged 16 to 25.

  • All change for bus passes admin

    CHANGES are being made to the way concessionary bus passes are organised in Dorset. The county council is taking back responsibility for concessionary bus pass applications and has contracted the Hampshire-based company Euclid Ltd, which specialises

  • Police in appeal after home raid

    WEYMOUTH: Police are appealing for information after a house was broken into in Maskew Close, Chickerell. Entry was gained through a first floor window but it is thought nothing was stolen. People who saw or heard anything suspicious or have

  • Dorset projects up for £1,500 initiative

    Eight Dorset projects have been nominated for a £1,500 prize as part of a new initiative celebrating the importance of community spirit in the South West. The Community South West Campaign, in association with insurer Cornish Mutual, includes a

  • Hormonal Toyah

    FOLLOWING 2012’s celebrated reception as they caused mayhem and mania in theatres across the land, the irrepressible Hormonal Housewives are back in action and visiting Lighthouse in Poole on Thursday. Starring British pop icon Toyah Willcox, writer

  • Decision makers should use logic

    When West Dorset District Council were making good their case for new offices, much emphasis was put on the new building being much more eco-friendly. Is it not now rather ironic that in their wisdom to obliterate a most sensitive part of our literary

  • Updated: Driver rescued from floodwater at West Stafford

    FIREFIGHTERS have issued a warning to motorists after rescuing a woman whose car got stuck in floodwater. Crews were alerted when the woman drove into the water on the West Stafford bypass near Dorchester which has been hit by flooding again.

  • Wild West fun at Chickerell Primary Academy

    PUPILS galloped into the Wild West at Chickerell Primary Academy with a cowboy showdown. Children at the Weymouth school learnt about American history and culture in a cowboy and Indian themed project. Year Three classes showed off their moves

  • What a difference a year makes to Dorset weather

    Dorset is shivering as the temperatures plunge below zero following periods of heavy rain and even snow flurries. Parts of the county are still recovering from flooding and in Weymouth the Sunday stroll on Weymouth Beach yesterday saw walkers dress

  • Frustration for Dorchester as another game falls

    THE Magpies were once again left frustrated by the weather in Blue Square Bet South on Saturday. In fact, Phil Simkin couldn’t decide whether the postponement against Hayes & Yeading was a blessing or a curse, as the campaign continues to be

  • Armed robber told to pay up or serve more time

    ARMED robber Colin Douglas will face another year in prison if he fails to repay criminal proceeds from his crime spree in Weymouth, Portland and Dorchester two years ago. The 27-year-old was jailed for a minimum of nine years in December 2011