TIVERTON TOWN 2 Allen 16, L Landricombe pen 69 DORCHESTER TOWN 0 TEN-man Dorchester Town were dumped out at the FA Cup second qualifying round stage after a pulsating 2-0 loss at Tiverton Town. A highly-entertaining contest saw debutant
4:51pm Tiverton 2-0 Magpies That's full-time in a pulsating FA Cup tie at Ladysmead, where the hosts earn a barely-deserved
Chas and Dave singer Chas Hodges has died at the eage of 74. A statement shared on Chas and Dave's Twitter page read: "It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of our very own Chas Hodges." The singer died in his sleep in the
Police in Dorchester say 'thousands of pounds' worth of drugs and cash has been seized in an operation in the town. Four men are helping police with enquiries n relation to the incident on Friday. A spokesman for Dorchester police said: "We
Strong winds are believed to be responsible for blowing a yacht onto rocks. The RNLI said the 30ft vessel broke from its moorings and ended up on rocks after being blown by strong south westerly winds last night. Weymouth inshore lifeboat was
BALTI Sports manager Marco Nott admitted victories over Dorchester Sports and Holt United have put his side in a “good moment” before Merley Cobham Sports visit Weymouth College in the Dorset Premier League today (3pm). Balti are unbeaten in seven
A CIVIL rights veteran will give a talk on his experiences at Shire Hall in Dorchester on Tuesday (25) at 7pm. Mark Levy will speak to both GCSE and A level students at the event and students and members of the public alike are invited to come along
WEYMOUTH St Paul’s Harrier Kevin Archer took a superb 1,500m silver in the men’s 65-69 age group at the World Masters Athletics Championship in Malaga, Spain. After blitzing the start, Archer quickly diminished the 16-man field to what was effectively
A PLAY to be performed at Weymouth College's Bay Theatre will examine the unspoken link between mental health and systemic racism. Strictly Arts presents Freeman by Camilla Whitehill at 7.30pm on Thursday, October 11. Inspired by the first man
THIS year’s feelgood Lighthouse pantomime Dick Whittington has been officially launched, with cast members meeting the Mayor of Poole Sean Gabriel at the town’s historic Guildhall. Popular children’s TV presenter Chris Jarvis, who stars in, directs
Great news for those of you who love all things spooky - Halloween is just over a month away. From dressing up for trick or treating, to enjoying a scary film, there is lots of ways to get involved. Here's everything you need to know about the spookiest
PLANS have been unveiled for a 'care village' which would see a new care home and a range of housing built in Bridport. Dorset County Council presented proposals at a meeting of Bridport Town Council on Tuesday night for a 60 to 70-bed care home
The Ancient Greek philosopher, Aristotle, identified virtue as a golden mean, lying half way between too much and too little — courage midway between being cowardly and being rash, generosity midway between being miserly and being profligate, and so
IT’S all change for one of Dorset’s most popular festivals. Roger Dalton, who was one half of the team that created the Seafood Festival in Weymouth in 2008 is stepping down. And Pommery Champagne, which has supported the event since 2010 has also
Michael Palin may have travelled around the world in 80 days – but his latest journey is set to be his most “revealing” yet. The comedy actor-turned-presenter – who forged a successful second career touring the world following the 1989 hit – will
Lyndon Hogg goes glamping in a 2,500-year-old structure which has come a long way When Mongolian rough-houser Genghis Kahn decided his back yard was a little on the wee side, he set about expanding his Northeast Asian borders using less-than-polite
Jasmine I’m a two-year-old sweet girl but I am still settling in so I might be a bit hissy at first. I do like a fuss but when I’m ready. I would prefer a quiet adult home without any other pets. Margaret Green Animal Rescue 01929 480474
THOUSANDS of pounds has been shared out to local charities - thanks to people who pay their bills by direct debit. The councils partnership's 'digital switch' campaign has generated more than £2,000 which has been shared by Weldmar Hospicecare and
SAM Sherring impressed Weymouth boss Mark Molesley in his brief debut for the club against Hartley Wintney as the Terras staged a late comeback to draw 2-2 in the Evo-Stik Southern Premier South. Defender Sherring was announced to have signed from
THE devastated family of a woman killed in a 'terrifying' crash caused by a new driver who lost control of his car spoke of the 'void which can never be filled'. Hannah Richardson, from Stratton, died from her injuries after the car she was travelling
Visiting yachts to Weymouth Harbour were down slightly on the year to the end of August. Figures for the harbour management board on September 26 show 4,248 visitor nights to the end of the month – three per cent down on the same period for 2017
Theatre enthusiasts gathered at The Corn Exchange in Dorchester for the launch of its new community play. The First National Community Play Conference was held on Saturday and hosted by Dorchester Community Plays Association (DCPA) and Dorchester
Have you had an electric bike stolen or damaged recently? Police want to hear from you. Dorset Police are keen to hear from anyone who has had an electric bike stolen or damaged in the area of Weymouth Crematorium in the last few days. Police
A Weymouth bus driver is wheely grateful after being recognised for his efforts in a national competition. Although First Wessex employee Nick Graham did not win the Bus Driver of the Year competition, he came a respectable fourth. He competed
On the subject of begging, rough sleeping and anti-social behaviour in Weymouth I feel saddened and ashamed to see the response of the borough council. Yes, it is a disgrace that there are so many people on the street, but this shame falls on a
It's autumn, and what better way to celebrate than with another selection of pictures from our talented Echo Camera Club members? For more information on the club, or to join, search Echo Camera Club Dorset on Facebook.
Roads were blocked and homes were left without power after Storm Bronagh hit the county. A yellow weather warning for ‘very strong wind’ was issued across the county on Thursday and remained in place until yesterday morning. During the night
Two men have been arrested and a large quantity of suspected drugs and cash have been seized after a police raid in Weymouth. The picture shows a huge pile of bags filled with green plants, police believe to be cannabis which were found at a Weymouth
A Dorchester support group is calling for women to head for their smear test - even if they have had a vaccination. The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is one of the most common reasons cervical cancer develops in women but GO Girls!, who support women
Loneliness is a killer. I wish I was joking, but a combination of research and my own observations has revealed a harrowing truth, not only is loneliness a killer, but it is a killer on the loose that we continue to ignore. I ask the reader,
