WEYMOUTH manager Mark Molesley admitted that "not much is falling into place" for the Terras at the minute, as he faced the disappointment of tonight’s postponed clash at Hendon in the Evo-Stik Southern Premier South. The match was postponed about
Many people are now aware of the huge success of the local Park Run held at Weymouth every Saturday morning. The event caters for serious runners and casual joggers and even walkers from Weymouth and beyond. Indeed, the overall benefits for health
Police have issued some advice about what to look out for if you think you’re being targeted by a scam phone caller. Fraud over the phone is when a fraudster calls claiming they’re from your bank or some other trusted organisation. Fraudsters
A national campaign celebrating village halls and the fantastic work volunteers do in these venues is coming to Dorset next week. Following on from a successful opening year in 2018, Artsreach will celebrate the second ever Village Halls Week from
WEYMOUTH have had their Evo-Stik Southern Premier South match at Hendon postponed due to the snowy conditions. The Terras had travelled up to the north London club but the pitch failed an inspection approximately 45 minutes prior to the scheduled
A WEYMOUTH school has announced it is to be taken over by a multi-academy trust. School leaders announced yesterday that Budmouth College is to be taken over by Aspiration Academy Trust - the same trust which operates Atlantic Academy in Portland
A Weymouth school has announced it is to be taken over by a multi-academy trust. School leaders announced yesterday that Budmouth College is to be taken over by Aspiration Academy Trust - the same trust which operates Atlantic Academy in Portland
Unique photographs captured on glass and spanning 100 years of lifeboat heroes and their vessels are coming into focus for a new exhibition. The images include those from the historic archive of the famous Beken family from the Isle of Wight who
Patients are being sent back to their doctors due to shortages of medicine. Stephen McGonigle, a pharmacist who works in Weymouth and Portland, says he has been forced to send patients back to their doctors for a new prescription due to shortages
PORTLAND Red Triangle A moved to the summit of the Clayesmore DCA Sunday Indoor League with victories over Stalbridge and Portland Red Triangle B. Triangle’s double win sees them move into first place as their run rate is 2.4 runs better off than
WOOLBRIDGE Motor Club saw two double-driven vehicles at the heart of a ferocious battle for overall honours in their Autotechnics Trophy Trial contest, which took place at Hogcliff Farm, near Maiden Newton. The race brought about a stern competition
DORCHESTER SPORTS 1 BRIDPORT RES 1 DORCHESTER Sports’ wait to break a sequence of winless results goes on after an action-packed 1-1 Dorset Premier League draw with Bridport Reserves at the Clayson Stadium. Ashley James’ men have not won
Burglars forced their way into a home through a ground floor window yesterday evening, police say. According to a statement, an "untidy" search of the property was carried out - and police have so far been unable to establish "what, if anything"
Witnesses are being asked for information after a teenage boy was "repeatedly punched in the face" by a man during an alleged attack outside a pub. Dorset Police say the 17-year old was assaulted during an altercation with a man reportedly known
An oprtation to free a woman from a car following a two-vehicle car crash near Blandford Forum has been successfully completed. A spokesman for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & rescue Service confirmed that the roof was removed just before 11
Dog Friendly Weymouth is asking for beach access to be clarified for the coming year. The organisation, which claims 1,000 members, says one of its priorities for the year ahead is to clearly establish where and when dog owners can exercise their
A MASSIVE coastal improvement and flood defence scheme at West Bay could be underway within weeks. Although beach access will be maintained where possible, councillors were warned. there could be times when access to the sea will not be allowed
RE: the article for the North Quay site plan. And re. the comments made by David Aldwinckle as who he would like living there quote: “We don’t want all old people” which I found most insulting. Does that mean in order to buy one of his affordable
It's stood in the Dorset village of Tolpuddle for more than 300 years. Now the Martyrs' Tree, a 320-year-old sycamore under whose younger branches six agricultural labourers met to discuss improving their pitiful conditions and wages, is one of
The Flying Scotsman is coming. The most famous steam locomotive in the world is to visit the Swanage Railway this spring. Owned by the National Railway Museum in York, the iconic A3 class locomotive – completed in 1923 by the London and North
DORSET talent Alexis Bussell has enjoyed a remarkable 12 months on the women’s football scene. Bussell, 16, has played grass roots football since she was five years old, first in a boys’ team, as there were no girls’ teams in the area, then at 11
MORE ice is expected to form tomorrow and there could be some snow showers, The Met Office has said. A yellow weather warning, meaning be aware, has been issued for Dorset. The warning is in place from 4pm this afternoon to 11am tomorrow.
A car has been overturned following a crash near Sherborne. The crash happened off the A3030 near Caphays Drove. Emergency services were called to the scene at 8.39am toady. There was a total of three vehicles, which are believed to have
A car has been overturned following a two-vehicle crash in North Dorset. The incident happened this morning at Hartgrove Cross towards Fontmell Magna. Dorset Police were alerted to the crash at 8.38am. The road was blocked as a result.
WEYMOUTH Library is helping to remember the millions of people murdered in the Holocaust and in genocides that followed. A display has been erected in the library ahead of International Holocaust Memorial Day on Sunday, January 27. The display
PORTLAND United boss Brendon King urged his in-form Blues side to be “ruthless” against Lymington Town in their Sydenhams Wessex Premier Division clash tonight (7.45pm). King has overseen a remarkable run of 10 games unbeaten, stretching back to
A BOTANICAL art group is starting up at Kingston Maurward College near Dorchester. The day workshops, led by an experienced professional tutor, begin on the first Monday of the month starting in February. They focus on aspects of some of the
THANKS to Looking Back reader Steph Way for getting in touch with these pages. After seeing our appeal for information on the items found in the Wyke Smugglers pub, she was wondering if readers might know anything about these very old posters, which
WRITERS who are based in the West Country have the chance to win a £1,000 prize. The Hall & Woodhouse Dorchester Literary Festival Writing Prize 2019 is now open to any local writers who have had a book published, by themselves or a local publisher
FRIEND of Looking Back Alvin Hopper really enjoyed our articles on HMS Dorsetshire after posters publicising fundraising events for a replacement for the vessel were recently found behind a wall in the Wyke Smugglers. Alvin got in touch again to
A TRIPLE bill of shows is being put on at the Lyric Theatre in Bridport by Arts University Bournemouth graduates. Bournemouth’s Head to Toe Theatre and AUB Theatre Ensemble are coming together for the performances, which can be seen on Saturday,
FIRM new friend of these pages, Pete Harden, who melted our hearts with a picture of his adorable younger self riding a tricycle outside the Railway Dock Hotel, has sent us another picture of him as a young cheeky chappy getting up to more antics.
WEYMOUTH PHILIP DAVID RICHARDS, aged 44, of no fixed abode. Admitted being drunk and disorderly in a public place, namely St Mary Street, Weymouth. Fined £40. Admitted committing a further offence whilst subject to a conditional discharge order
Finally, a statement I can agree with Mr Drax on (RE: Politicians to blame). Our politicians of all persuasions have not exactly covered themselves in glory over the Brexit debacle. I believe this is not about the EU at all but about certain
Dorchester Prison site developers have won the right to convert a former stable into a home. It ends, for now, hopes of a pedestrian access through to the development from Glyde Path Road. Cllr Robin Potter told Thursday's planning committee
Dorset’s roads are getting safer. Since 2012, the number of people killed and seriously injured on Dorset’s roads has shown a sustained fall, according to police figures. In 2012 it was 355, in 2018 with figures to be confirmed, it was 239.
Speaking after the sentencing of John Joe Darch at Bournemouth Crown Court yesterday, road policing inspector Joe Pardey said he was pleased with the sentence. “It shows if you choose to drive dangerously, you will go to prison," Mr Pardey said
Weldmar Hospicecare’s Brightest Weekend is returning for 2019 and registration is now open for all ages to take part in the Colour Run or Bubble Rush. To kick start the weekend, the Colour Obstacle Run will be returning on May 11 for the fifth year
Dorset Police is calling on members of the public to be their eyes and ears and help spot the signs of “absolutely ruthless” county lines drug networks. County lines is a national issue, with urban gangs supplying drugs to other parts of the UK
AFTER a short series of articles on your memories of a demolished pub in Weymouth, this week we delve deeper into the history of the Railway Dock Hotel. We also take a closer look at the railway scheme that never was, which, of course, was responsible
WEYMOUTH manager Mark Molesley says his side cannot afford another poor first-half performance, as the Terras prepare to travel to Hendon in the Evo-Stik Southern Premier South this evening (7.45pm). The Terras’ boss was referring to his side’s
A Good Samaritan who intervened in a dispute ended up being attacked for her trouble. Police are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward as they investigate the nasty assault at Littlemoor in Weymouth in the middle
Hi readers, we hope 2019 is a good one so far for you. We are thinking about our New Year Resolutions while sitting in busy Carluccios with the smell of tasty food around us. With our tummies on our minds, it’s timely that our New Year Resolutions
A beauty spot has been given a boost thanks to a fund to enhance the landscape around a Dorset oilfield. Dorset Wildlife Trust has been awarded a £22,260 grant for its ‘Wild Brownsea’ project. The money is from the Wytch Farm Landscape and Access
A record ten Honorary Aldermen are being appointed in Weymouth and Portland this year – a final act as the borough council disappears in April. The majority are long serving councillors with one a retired councillor. Thursday’s (17) meeting of
Farm fires over last year’s harvest period cost almost £4m in the region - as well as endangering the lives of farmers and livestock. The stark figures have been released by rural insurer NFU Mutual, who said that the total cost of the fire claims
The widow of a man killed in a high-impact crash told of the “catastrophic impact” his death has had on his family. Doctor Darran Venn, aged 37 and of Portishead, died when his car was hit by a BMW driven by John Joe Darch on the B3157 coast road
