A disappointing postcode lottery in the amount spent by English regions on low level mental health services is highlighted in a recent report by the Children’s Commissioner. The impact this is having on young people cannot be underestimated, and
Traffic is being disrupted by a crash on the A354 Weymouth Way. It has happened between Manor roundabout and Chafeys roundabout. A vehicle off the road is visibly damaged. It is not known if anyone has been injured. The road was not closed
There were reports of a car crash on Newton Road near Yeovil this morning. The road was partially blocked both ways as a result. The crash is believed to have occurred between Two Tower Lane and South Western Terrace. The road has since
I have been concerned with how we can remedy the problems of our town since the report which put us bottom in the average wages league. I am heartened that the recent House of Lords Report has recognised that something must be done, and the Echo
WITH the league season finished the focus at Dorchester Rugby Club is on family fun with a Dorchester Select XV taking on a Surcouf Invitation XV today at 2.30pm. Lloyd Surcouf, long-time player, benefactor and committee member at Dorchester came
BRENDON King admits Portland United are preparing for their cup final day ahead of the Blues hosting Bashley in the Sydenhams Wessex Premier Division tomorrow (3pm). Portland face Baffins Milton Rovers in the Sydenhams Wessex League Cup on Monday
DORCHESTER Sports’ boss Ashley James expects another goal-fest when his side entertains Shaftesbury Town Reserves at the Clayson Stadium in Dorset Premier League action tomorrow (3pm). Last weekend the two sides fought out a spectacular 4-4 draw
DORCHESTER Town manager Callum Brooks has upped the ante ahead of the Magpies’ Evo-Stik Southern Premier South clash at Kings Langley tomorrow (3pm), insisting Lango are “under a huge amount of pressure”. Dorchester and Langley have interests at
BALTI Sports’ boss Marco Nott hopes his troops can secure a “vast improvement” ahead of their final game at Westland Sports in the Dorset Premier League tomorrow (3pm). A victory at the third-placed Westland will secure fourth, which Nott described
Veteran of the comedy scene Paul Merton tells Joanna Davis what to expect from his Impro Chums show, which is set to delight and entertain an audience in Weymouth next weekend. I'VE interviewed many big names over the years - Queen's Brian May about
MARK Molesley called on the Weymouth fans to ‘get loud and get behind us’ as the Terras face an opportunity to claim the Evo-Stik Southern Premier South title at home against Chesham United on Saturday. A win for the Terras, combined with Taunton
Two communities groups have come together to brighten up the Weymouth town centre. Art boards will be displayed in the town thanks to the efforts of the Let's Make it community group and Waterside Art group. The former borough council donated
Easter celebrates new life – so it's fitting that Weymouth Sea Life Adventure has announced the arrival of a penguin chick. A baby Humboldt penguin which hatched recently is now being carefully hand-reared by the animal care team. The park said
Dorset Council has hit back over claims that local authorities are practising a “form of social cleansing” by acquiring the power to issue fines of up to £100 for rough sleeping, begging and loitering. Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) continue
EASTER is upon us and what could be more symbolic than the news that Notre Dame will rise again from the ashes. The fire that destroyed a major part of this 850-year-old cathedral was truly shocking. Parisians kneeling and praying in the streets
Details have been finalised for the grand opening of the brand-new Men's Shed in Weymouth. The Shed will be declared open at 10am on Wednesday, May 1 at its new venue in the Connect Centre on Grosvenor Road. The former Mayor of Weymouth and
A pub in Weymouth had to be evacuated due to a fire. The incident happened at The Old Ship at Upwey on Wednesday night. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service was called at 8pm. A spokesman for the fire service said: “One crew from
Wildlife experts are hoping to find an explanation as to why an unusual amount of stranded seahorses are being washed up on Dorset's beaches. Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) said a number of seahorses were washed up within a couple of weeks of each
Work to renovate an iconic feature of Weymouth's seafront has been completed. The Grade I listed King's statue on The Esplanade has undergone reparation and re-decoration to make sure it's looking its best ahead of the summer season. The scaffolding
A woman was arrested for being drunk and disorderly yesterday. Dorset Police was called by a member of the public to the Borough Gardens. A spokesman for Dorset Police said the woman was apprehended. He added it was ‘unacceptable behaviour
Police are investigating after an attempted break-in at a hospice. It happened in the early hours of Saturday, April 13 at Weldmar’s Joseph Weld Hospice in Herringston Road, Dorchester. Police were called at 3.53am by nurses at the hospice,
You're spoilt for choice with Easter events over the long weekend. Here's our round-up of the very best events. *THERE'S a packed programme of entertainment at Weymouth Pavilion this weekend. The ever popular That'll Be The Day will be performed
A SERVICE of remembrance in recognition of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (Anzac) Day will take place on Weymouth seafront next week. At 11am on Thursday, April 25, Weymouth will hold a Civic Service at the Anzac Memorial on the seafront
HUNDREDS of music lovers and record collectors showed their support for a popular independent music store for Record Store Day. Fans flocked to Bridport Music which once again took part in the annual event on Saturday (13/4), with many people queuing
A HOLIDAY park is investing in green technology with an aim to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Waterside Holiday Park & Spa and Chesil Vista Holiday Park installed solar panels throughout their venues throughout the winter as part of an effort
IT’S the start of a four-day weekend for many of us and as you may have noticed from the epic listings on this page, there’s a mega-shedload of music going on across south and west Dorset for your entertainment. Once again, south Dorset, and Weymouth
A charity has shared advice on how to care for a family member with dementia over the Easter holiday. Dementia UK, which helps support people with dementia with specialist dementia nurses, is providing guidance for how to celebrate Easter while
Emergency services are advising members of the public to think before calling 999 over the Easter weekend due to an expected increase in calls. The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) said it is expecting 1,700 calls in
Police officers are cracking down on drugs in Purbeck. On Wednesday, April 3 officers from Purbeck Police carried out two drugs raids – one in Wareham and the other in Sandford. A spokesman for Purbeck Police said: “Officers found drug paraphernalia
Businesses will be given an insight into artificial intelligence by a renowned local inventor at an upcoming business breakfast. Law firm Humphries Kirk will be hosting its next business breakfast at The Engine Room in Poundbury on Wednesday, May
Crispy chocolate egg nest cakes are a perennial favourite at Easter. This simple recipe is perfect for cooking with younger children if you're looking to get creative this bank holiday weekend. Makes 12 Ingredients: 225g plain chocolate
