AROUND where I live, there are several families with pre-school children. The word ‘discipline’ does not seem to feature in their day-to-day lives. The girls are allowed to scream, unchecked and the boys to roar like wild beasts. They seem to do
THE life of a much-loved wife, mother and founder of a cancer self-group is to be celebrated. Jo O’Farrell died peacefully in her sleep on the Fortuneswell Ward of Dorset County Hospital on July 5. She was aged 68. Jo’s husband, Vince, and daughters
Doctors' surgeries in Dorset have tens of thousands of patients on their registers who may be dead or have left the area, according to analysis of NHS figures. So-called ghost patients are a serious problem for the NHS, as the money allocated to
WEYMOUTH’s John Kirby is set to participate in the first speed hill climb on public roads since the law was changed last year at Newquay’s Watergate Bay tomorrow. Kirby, 69, is a retired marine engineer and will be competing in his 998cc turbo
YEOVIL Town Ladies have made a generous offering to help support and encourage attendance in their upcoming fixture against Spurs Ladies. The Glovers have announced that as part of their ever-expanding work in the Somerset community and beyond,
SWANAGE & WAREHAM 96 BRIDPORT 0 BRIDPORT got their Wadworth 6X Dorset & Wilts One South off to a terrible start as they lost 96-0 by relegated Swanage and Wareham at Bestwall Road. Swanage & Wareham, having taken the plunge
PUDDLETOWN 15 OAKMEADIANS 22 FOR their first outing in Dorset & Wilts Division One South, newly-promoted Puddletown came up against a powerful Oakmeadians side from Bournemouth and gained a losing bonus point in a close contest. The first
The road has been cleared after a two-vehicle crash on the A31. The incident happened between the A31 (Lake Gates Roundabout, East End) and the B3073 King Street (Wimborne Minster). The vehicles involved were a blue Mazda and a grey Vauxhall
The chief executive of the new Dorset Council has been proposed. The Shadow Senior Appointments Committee has recommended that Matt Prosser should be appointed as the Chief Executive of Dorset Council, which goes live in April 2019. This recommendation
OTHER than our lovely beach what is there to look forward to in Weymouth & Portland? There could be so much to attract visitors here, but what are the prospects? First: The long needed Weymouth to Portland relief road, which has been discussed
A Weymouth footballing legend who scored in the Dorset cup final on his WEDDING DAY turns 90 this week. Ron 'Mossie' Moscrop played for Weymouth, Dorchester and Portland as a left winger and centre forward in the early 1950s, and is still regularly
A midsummer music festival which supports the Samaritans had its best year yet according to organisers. Chesil Rocks, the family-friendly festival held at the home of Tim and Hilary Warren at Langton Herring near Weymouth, has become a firm fixture
CLEARLY, leaving the EU is a significant moment in our island history. Looking back, the records might well judge that our departure sparked the end of a political project that was doomed at the outset. No one wants to see the EU implode, but
DORSET and British elite sailors will get a shot at bringing home medals in four classes on Saturday as the first major regatta to be held at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic sailing venue reaches its peak. A frustrating set of results on Thursday saw 49er
PAUL Dormer and Arnie Quinn both had great individual performances on week 17 as the Weymouth ADC Summer League enters the last couple of weeks before the cup competitions start. Dormer, having to play five games on the night due to some catch-up
SO what do you think metal moshers get up to when they’re not turning it up to 11 and chewing the heads of bats on stage? Well, some are most likely to be found sacrificing goats and/or virgins, growing a beard, having a tattoo done somewhere on
TRIBUTES have been paid to a 'loving and caring' grandmother who died after a crash in Weymouth. The family of Edna Floyd said the 89-year-old will be 'sorely missed'. She was walking outside Weymouth Community Hospital in Melcombe Avenue just
PRISON staff from HMP Portland took part in a nationwide walkout earlier today in protest against 'unprecedented' levels of violence in jails. Some 26 members of the Prison Officers Association (POA) union joined the action, which took place from
BEN Portsmouth’s Taking Care of Elvis revue is so much more than a mere tribute or homage: It’s a virtual re-incarnation. Rightly hailed as the world’s Number One Elvis act, with a number of prestige international titles tucked under his rhinestone-buckled
PORTLAND boss Brendon King anticipates a difficult game against Team Solent tomorrow (3pm) as he expects their side to be at full strength with university students returning in the Sydenhams Wessex League Cup second round. King admitted it is nice
FOLLOWING defeat in the first league game of the new season, Dorchester will look to make the most of home advantage tomorrow to overcome Thatcham in the Southern Counties South Division (3pm), who are also looking for their first win. The Dorchester
WEYMOUTH & Portland coach Simon Litster is “quietly confident” about the Seahorses’ chances of beating Bridport in their Wadworth 6X Dorset & Wilts One South derby at the Brewery Ground tomorrow (3pm). Litster’s men took a resounding 51-
BALTI Sports boss Marco Nott is hoping his side can reverse the trend and pick up a result away at Holt United tomorrow (3pm), a ground they usually struggle at in the Dorset Premier League. Balti have picked up just one point in their last three
DORCHESTER Sports’ manager Ashley James has called for his side to “bounce back strongly” in their Dorset Premier League fixture against Blandford United at the Clayson Stadium tomorrow (3pm). James’ comments were made in relation to the 2-0 Dorset
Irish comedian, actor, writer and filmmaker Dylan Moran is bringing his Dr Cosmos UK tour to Dorset this autumn. The star of sitcom Black Books and many films tells Brian Donaldson why it's an incredible time to be a funny man. AS he prepares to
LET’S Hang On, the world’s first & longest running tribute to the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons celebrates ten years with a return visit to Lighthouse, Poole on September 28. Discover how four New Jersey boys from the wrong side
Autumn continues apace with days out, musical performances and a very special conference this weekend. Read on. *SEE Dorchester's historic high street as never before on Sunday with Open Dor, the closure of both High West and High East Streets
DORCHESTER Town assistant-manager Trevor Senior is targeting a “little run” of results ahead of the Magpies’ trip to Beaconsfield Town in the Evo-Stik Southern Premier South tomorrow (3pm). Dorchester are unbeaten in three games, having defeated
LORINA McLaughlin, one of the UK’s most successful female racing drivers, will be roaring into Bournemouth for the Motors By The Sea Festival this weekend. Lorina will be displaying the ex-Michael Schumacher 1992 Benetton B192 Formula 1 car at Boscombe
SOAK up a two-day celebration of all things cosy and autumnal with Toby Buckland’s Harvest Festival at Forde Abbey, near Chard this weekend. There’s hygge aplenty with a jam-making demo from Lillie O’Brien of London Borough of Jam, and flower-arranging
FILM OF THE WEEK CRAZY RICH ASIANS (12A) If Richard Curtis transplanted one of his frothy romantic comedies full of beautiful, privileged people falling in love across the class divide to the Far East, the result would be strikingly similar to
GRIPPING and hilariously twisted thrillers are coming to the stage next month. Cornish company ‘Owdyado Theatre will perform Twisted Tales at West Lulworth on October 5 and Broadmayne on October 6. Twisted Tales is set to be a darkly comic evening
WEYMOUTH manager Mark Molesley says that the league is their ‘sole focus’ now as they prepare to host Hartley Wintney in the Evo-Stik Southern Premier South at the Bob Lucas Stadium tomorrow (3pm). The Terras have two losses and a draw in their
WHILE I agree with much of Mr Prankerd’s letter in Wednesday’s Echo I do not agree with everything written therein. It is too simple to suggest that everyone over 60 voted to leave and everyone under 30 to remain. I was 66 at the time of the
They may look beautiful, but a warning has been issued over the use of Chinese lanterns. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people to take extra care when using lanterns as there is still a fire risk. Although there has
Sailors from Weymouth and Portland will join sailing clubs and venues around the world this Sunday to take part in the fifth edition of the world's largest sailing event, Bart's Bash. The Guinness world record-breaking event is celebrating its fifth
Eight out of 10 house burglaries in Dorset are going unsolved as policing reaches 'crisis point'. Concerns have been raised that that offenders are getting away with serious crimes after Home Office statistics were released. Of the 2,298 burglary
STRANGE circular structures discovered on the seafloor at Weymouth Bay have provided new insights into the geology of the Jurassic Coast. These new images have been obtained by Dorset Wildlife Trust's (DWT) Dorset Integrated Seabed Survey – also
Information on how to reduce your home's carbon footprint will be shared through a week of events. For the sixth year, 14 homes around Bridport, Dorchester, Beaminster, Lyme Regis and surrounding areas will be opening their doors. The event,
Bin the blade is the message from Dorset Police who have announced a knife amnesty. For four days next week, members of the public can dispose of unwanted knives and bladed items at Weymouth and Blandford police stations without fear of prosecution
INTREPID drivers endured torrential rain to travel across the county - and raise funds for a good cause. The Weymouth Vehicle Preservation Society organised the 30th annual Dorset Tour in aid of Autism Wessex. Started by the Mayor of Weymouth
Police have issued crime prevention advice following a number of commercial burglaries. Purbeck Police said they had received a number of reports over the summer. Anyone who witnesses suspicious activity is urged to call officers on 101. Advice
More swans have gone missing from a Weymouth bird reserve. A week after the Dorset Echo reported the sad news that a family of mute swans were feared dead after being taken from the RSPB Radipole Lake reserve, it has been revealed that more of
Today's picture of the day is an absolutely stunning image depicting the sky and sunset viewed from Fortuneswell on Portland. It was taken by Paul Rumble. If you have an image for picture of the day email newsdesk@dorsetecho.co.uk
