GPs and dentists in Dorset received more than a thousand written complaints over the course of a year, according to NHS data. Figures show that GP and dental practices in the Dorset clinical commissioning group (CCG) received 1,341 written complaints
In reply to the recent letter about police dogs. I served in the RAF Police Provost section joining in 1952. I did my training at RAF Netheravon alongside the police dog training school and the police driving school. I saw first hand the
Do you know an unsung hero or selfless team of volunteers? Here’s your chance to give them the recognition they deserve. The Volunteer Centre Dorset will be hosting its annual Volunteer Awards Evening next month and nominations are now open.
A WANTED Weymouth man has handed himself in to police. Michael Rossiter, aged 30, was wanted in connection with allegations of stalking and breaching a restraining order on Monday August 20 2018, as well as failing to attend Weymouth magistrates
CHRISTCHURCH'S 19-year-old windsurfer Emma Wilson jumped into the bronze medal position at the halfway stage of the RS:X competition at the World Cup Series Enoshima on the back of a trio of top-10 results including a race win. James Peters and
WEYMOUTH Cricket Club held a rapturous annual season awards night at the Famous Old Spa. The Seasiders had plenty to celebrate, with the first team gaining promotion to County Division One after a dramatic final day of the season. Needing to
PORTLAND UNITED RES 4 HAMWORTHY REC 6 PORTLAND United Reserves suffered their second successive defeat for the first time in the Dorset Premier League as leaders and current champions Hamworthy Recreation took home all three points from the Weyline
PREMIER DIVISION OJOS A 21 GUNGHO MARKETING 30 GUNGHO came out fighting in their first Premier Division match and ended it with a well-earned 30-21 victory over OJOs A. Fantastic interceptions created scoring opportunities which Gungho
WEYMOUTH’s Michael Watson was beaten back into second after Giuseppe Licata made it back-to-back wins when he snatched the Oake Manor pro-am prize by one shot after reverting to his old putter. Licata, a Chipping Sodbury teaching professional, said
A GROWING number of people are falling victim to an iTunes scam according to police. There have been a number of reports where people have been told over the phone or on email that payment needs to be made by iTunes for alleged PPI refunds, debt
CORONERS have made an appeal to find the next of kin of a man who died in Bridport. Anthony Paul Keegan, who was 64 years old, was found deceased at his home address in Flaxhayes on Friday 7 September 2018. The Coroner’s Office is making enquiries
FIREFIGHTERS battled a significant gorseland blaze next to Lodmoor Nature Reserve earlier today. An area of gorse and hedgerow roughly 100-metres square was destroyed by the fire, which was reported to Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
Volunteers will hit Dorset beaches this weekend to clean up the coast. They will be supporting the Marine Conservation Society’s 25th Great British Beach Clean, the biggest beach clean and survey in the UK. The event takes place every third weekend
An enthralling and thought-provoking arts extravaganza has returned to Portland - and there’s still plenty of time to get involved. The biennial b-side festival launched on Friday with drinks and nibble at Stonehall, Chiswell, a former chapel built
Mapperton House near Beaminster is hosting the 16th Autumn Garden Fair this Sunday. There will be almost 30 stands, including popular regulars Leesa’s not just Alpines, Snape Stakes and beautiful salvias from Foxplants. New to the autumn fair is
Watching Brexit unfold I am alarmed how the process is being manipulated for political motives. As a pro-European I never believed Brexit would be a winner for this country. It was always wide open to spurious claims and half-truths by both sides and
Weymouth town centre has been officially recognised as offering a safe, enjoyable and entertaining night out. The area has been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for its evening and night-time economy. Similar to the Blue Flag
Properties in a Purbeck village have been left without power after a power cable fell. The incident happened at Eddy Green Road in Lytchett Matravers this morning. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and the electricity board attended the
The A35 was closed this morning following a car crash. A car overturned and hit a tree between Hutgate Road and the A358 (Axminster). The incident happened at around 6.20am. The road was initially closed both ways and traffic was affected
A MUSICAL 'national treasure' is making a return to Weymouth. Russell Watson is bringing his new Canzoni d’Amore tour to Weymouth Pavilion on Friday, September 28 at 7.30pm. Described by BBC Radio 2's Ken Bruce as 'a national treasure', Russell
WEYMOUTH manager Mark Molesley bemoaned fine margins after he saw his side lose 2-1 to Banbury United in their FA Cup first qualifying round replay. Amer Awadh scored a deflected goal in the 39th minute, while a late penalty from Giorgio Rasulo
THE Empress of Soul - Gladys Knight, who headlined the BBC Proms in the Park this weekend has announced eight UK dates for summer including a visit to Dorset. Gladys will be at the Bournemouth International Centre at 7.30pm on Saturday, June 29.
THE Quangle Wangle Choir will perform a concert on Saturday, September 22 in Maiden Newton Village Hall. The Weymouth-based choir was due to perform in St Mary's Church but the venues has been moved to the village hall where the choir has been warmly
BEEKEEPERS across Dorset are raising awareness of a serious predator. This week (SEPT 10-16) is Asian Hornet Awareness Week and Dorchester and Weymouth Beekeepers group is asking people to report any sightings. Liz Rescorla, chairman of the
THE National Trust's Kingston Lacy attraction will be exploring the lives of its most influential women, as part of the centenary of women's suffrage. 'Beyond the Portrait' is one of a number of exhibitions and events making up the National Trust
Today's stunning picture of the day is a view west towards Eggardon Hill in west Dorset, with early evening sunshine - and sheep. It was taken by Derek Bull. If you have an image for picture of the day email newsdesk@dorsetecho.co.uk
A new kind of vending machine being trialled in Dorchester gives cash for trash. Residents can try out the ‘reverse vending machine’ – a new scheme that pays people to pick litter tomorrow outside Lloyds bank in South Street. The scheme is
Concerns have been raised that the great majority of alcoholics are not getting any treatment. Public Health England estimates, based on a survey of 7,500 adults across England, that some 2,988 people are suffering from alcoholism across Dorset.
DORCHESTER Town assistant-manager Trevor Senior felt a half-time team talk was key to the Magpies beating Wimborne Town 3-0 in their FA Cup first qualifying round replay at the Clayson Stadium. Wimborne had enjoyed a strong first half, with Jack
More than one in six nurseries and other early years childcare providers in Dorset have closed since 2015, according to data published by Ofsted. The Pre-school Learning Alliance has called for "urgent action" to address a funding crisis it says
CIVIC chiefs have backed calls from a Department for Transport plan which identifies key routes for enhancing north-south connectivity across Dorset. The Major Roads Network (MRN) plan proposes that 5,000 miles of A roads are brought into scope
Alzheimer’s Society’s Dorchester Memory Café and Singing for the Brain group are changing venues this month. They used to occupy the community church but as that building is being demolished in the next few months, they have moved location to Acland
FIRE chiefs are offering advice this week as part of a campaign focused on improving safety at businesses and public buildings. The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Business Safety Week initiative, which runs up until Sunday (Sept 16), was launched
People will be able to hear Dorchester's finest stories - both real and fictional - at a special event. There will be lots on offer on Sunday, September 16 - although drivers are reminded that High West and High East Streets will be closed to traffic
Two teenagers have been praised for their quick-thinking and kindness after they rushed to the aid of a distressed mother. Best friends Owen Bailey and Owen Paulley, both aged 13, helped 26-year-old Vicky Walker after her ten-month-old baby Olivia
We all know Dorset is lovely, but these photographers go above and beyond to show the county off in all its glory. Thanks to the Echo Camera Club Dorset members for all their pictures.
AN OBSESSED stalker has been jailed for life for murdering a Dorchester woman the day before she was going to make a formal complaint of sexual harassment against him. Martin Corns killed Heather Jordan in a fit of jealous rage after she rejected
