An historic manor which inspired author Thomas Hardy could have a 120-home estate built nearby - despite a campaign by Lord Julian Fellowes. The Downton Abbey writer was among 170 people who objected to plans for 120 houses on land just 200 yards
LONDON Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for a Peoples’ Vote on the final Brexit deal. He has never been more right in his entire political career. It is not ‘Project Fear’ to inform voters of the likely consequences of leaving the European Union with a
MARTINSTOWN Cricket Club’s youth section has once again enjoyed a stellar summer. Following on from previous years, the club’s youth section has continued to flourish with over 100 children experiencing cricket at the beautiful Ashton Farm, under
Passengers on the Weymouth-Waterloo line are being advised to check before travelling this evening and tomorrow morning due to a predicted storm bringing winds of up to 60mph and heavy rain. Severe weather forecast across the south from Storm Bronagh
SUMMER is not over for Weymouth and Portland Cruising Association members who have been taking full advantage of the fine days with short sails in Weymouth Bay. Going further afield Chris and Tess Reid in their Hallberg Rassy, Monterey, will be
The person who will head the new council for Weymouth next year as its town clerk has been announced. Jane Biscombe was offered the role at the new Weymouth Town Council after a rigorous recruitment exercise and will take up her role full time
It's game on as the streets of Weymouth and Portland play host to a new free challenge this autumn. The borough will be transformed into a giant walking and cycling game after it was chosen to host the fun and interactive outdoor project which encourages
SUNDAY morning started with the most beautiful sky over Lodmoor Nature Reserve and was heralded in by the distant twit twooo of a tawny owl. Looking out the window, great egrets were gracefully flying in to feed in the many reed bed pools, and herring
NO ONE will face charges in relation to the death of a man who died after his boat fell on him at a Weymouth harbourside yard. Kevin Keeler, 56, was carrying out repairs beneath the 29ft yacht at Weymouth Sailing Club on April 16 when it suddenly
A WOMAN who killed a jogger after she accidentally hit the accelerator of her automatic car made a "serious misjudgement" which had "terrible consequences", a police officer has said. As reported in the Daily Echo, David Harris was running along
PUBLIC Health England's (PHE) Stoptober campaign, introduced in a bid to reduce the numbers of smokers across country, starts again next month. According to PHE, 603,759 people in the South West currently smoke, some 13.7 of the region's population
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
BRIDPORT boss Adam Fricker was delighted for Sam Clark as he grabbed his first two goals for the Bees in their 5-0 demolition of Warminster in the FA Vase second qualifying round. Clark’s brace, alongside a Leighton Thomas double and a goal from
LULI Loveridge has rounded off a successful summer with a third England call-up and will represent the country at the English Pony International next month on her 13.2 dun pony Arrow Head Quiver. Loveridge, from Broadwinsor, is the only child to
HISTORY is set to be brought to life through a celebration of musical heritage. The Hardys at Stinsford will be celebrating the musical heritage of Thomas Hardy, and will be performed by the Beaminster Gallery Quire. Thomas Hardy's father, uncle
WEYMOUTH manager Mark Molesley admitted Jordan Ngalo’s performances have been a real highlight despite a difficult run of form for the Terras. Ngalo has been playing out of position in a more defensive role of late, but has emerged with some fine
An oil well in Purbeck has been legally pumping methane into the atmosphere for nearly 60 years. The Environment Agency has confirmed the Perenco-operated Kimmeridge well, installed in 1961 and thought to be the oldest still in use in the UK, "has
PORTLAND'S quirky 'Some Other Stuff' sign could be put back up - but only if residents are willing to pay. The sign was attached to the roundabout in Victoria Square, Portland, as part of the b-side arts festival, and is the work of an anonymous
A large outdoor theatre performance due to held at the park and ride site in Weymouth has been cancelled due to the weather. The curtain was due to goe up on an explosive theatre production tonight - the first performance of Furious Folly at the
FROM personal glory to the thrill of a challenge, the motives spurring people to compete in this weekend’s Ironman Weymouth are as diverse as the athletes themselves. But for Peter McCleave it will mean more than most. The dad-of-two was told
Today's picture of the day depicts the Durdle Door arch, taken from the sea by Lynne Fisher. If you have an image for picture of the day email newsdesk@dorsetecho.co.uk
Managers at a Dorchester care home are celebrating as they scoop a prestigious people award. Culliford House Residential Home has been awarded Gold accreditation against Investors in People standard, demonstrating their commitment to high performance
PEOPLE not turning up to appointments cost Dorset County Hospital more than £600,000 in just six months - adding to their 'considerable financial pressures'. Data from NHS England shows that, between January and June, 5,427 people either did not
CRUNCHING through fallen leaves and seeing the colours of the changing season is a joy at this time of year. Here are six walks to explore this autumn... 1. Visitors to Kingston Lacy gardens can enjoy behind-the-scenes access with a series
Millions of pounds are being ploughed into repairing Dorset's road network before the winter including fixing many potholes. Council chiefs are to spend an extra £1.4m fixing roads damaged by storms on top of the £10m already approved for highway
Excitement is growing for the return of one of West Dorset’s most eagerly anticipated events. Bridport Literary Festival will return in November and promises something special for all those who read books and love literature. A mix of authors
DORSET'S beaches are looking a lot cleaner thanks to the help of some enthusiastic litter pickers. The Great British Beach Clean was held over the weekend and saw volunteers gather in full force to clear rubbish from the county’s beaches. On
A DAY to celebrate Dorchester’s architectural heritage has been hailed a success. Visitors flocked in their masses to High East Street and High West Street on Sunday as part of the Dorset Architectural Heritage Week. Both roads were closed to
Hold on to your hats- it's going to get windy. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings over no less than four days this week. The warning for 'very strong wind' has come into force this morning and will continue throughout the day
