WEYMOUTH received some unexpected backing ahead of their 1-1 draw against Chesham United, with ex-Barcelona and Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas wishing them well. The exchange came about after ex-Terra Graham Roberts teasingly asked Fabregas if
SECURING an Evo-Stik Southern Premier South play-off berth remains in Poole Town’s hands after a 2-1 victory at fourth-placed Met Police. Poole’s Marvin Brooks and Jake Scrimshaw scored either side of Ethan Chislett’s equaliser to ensure that potential
WEYMOUTH 1 Brooks 87 CHESHAM UNITED 1 Clayton 49 ON A DAY where they could have ended up champions, Weymouth’s title hopes suffered a knock as Calvin Brooks rescued a late draw in a 1-1 draw against Chesham United in the Evo-Stik Southern
KINGS LANGLEY 1 Connolly 90+3 DORCHESTER TOWN 0 DORCHESTER Town experienced 93rd-minute heartbreak as defender Gary Connolly's goal saw Kings Langley record a 1-0 victory at Sadiku Stadium to preserve their Evo-Stik Southern Premier South
A man was taken to hospital after falling on the rocks at Portland Bill and suffering injuries to his head. Paramedics and members of the coastguard rescue team helped the man, who is currently at Dorset County Hospital. The Portland Bill Coastguard
It's official, the steps down to Castle Cove beach have been opened at a ceremony in front of a huge crowd on Easter Saturday. The sun was blazing down, temperatures soared above 20C and the Dorset Wrecks sea shanty group sang songs of the sea
5:00pm Kings Langley 1-0 Magpies That's game over at the Sadiku as Dorchester concede in the final minute to promotion
An artist whose work features Purbeck landscapes has been nominated for an award recognising her commitment to the local community. Lucy Tidbury, of Swanage-based Lucy's Farm, is known for her 'Moo Selfie' artwork series. She has been nominated
A spring clean litter pick has helped tidy up one of Weymouth's green spaces. Around ten people turned out to clear the Marsh playing field of litter and other debris ahead of the coming season. The event was organised as part of Keep Britain
ABBEY 3 ALDERNEY MANOR 1 DORSET Sunday Challenge Cup holders Abbey retained the trophy with a 3-1 victory over Alderney Manor in an entertaining game at the Specsavers County Ground in Hamworthy. It was always going to be a difficult task
DANNY Aplin secured his second title in the Weymouth ADC League as he was victorious in the Knockout Cup with a 4-0 win over Andy Masters. In a repeat of the first ever ADC final, Aplin overcame in a straight-forward contest, winning the match with
WOOL UNITED RESERVES 3 OKEFORD UNITED 1 WOOL United won the Dorset Junior Cup in an exciting 3-1 victory over Okeford United at Hamworthy’s County Ground. The final was in played in a very good spirit in front of a vociferous set of supporters
RAMBLE On, ridden by Byron Moorcroft, took victory in the Men’s Open race, in the last renewal of the Seavington point-to-point at the popular Littlewindsor course. There were 49 horses that took part in the seven scheduled races, there was an impressive
PORTLAND’S Jack Carter withstood the fury of the unorthodox Victor Edagha to triumph in his second professional bout at Westlands Leisure Centre in Yeovil. It has been an arduous wait for Carter, who has twice seen fights come and go due to an injury
"A low maintenance property in one of Lilliput’s premier roads." This fabulous modern family home offers in excess of 3,000 sq ft of living accommodation located on Anthonys Avenue and has recently been the subject of a refurbishment by Serene Projects
JAKE McCarthy says anyone can beat anyone, as Weymouth prepare to host Chesham United in the Evo-Stik Southern Premier South (3pm). The Generals have lost just twice in the league in the calendar year so far and will face a Terras side that can
IT was a wet and windy day when the phone rang and it was the coastguard. West Bay Coastguard Rescue Team had invited me along to take part in a training exercise and we’d had it planned for months. With a storm due to hit west Dorset that same
DREAMS will be taking flight at Weymouth Pavilion next month. Easter Pantomime Peter Pan starring Bobby Davro and Dani Harmer, is stopping by on Sunday, May 5 for two performances at 2pm and 6pm. Comedy legend Davro will be playing the role
The geology of the Jurassic Coast is celebrated in a series of artworks. Dorset Council’s Fine Foundation Gallery at Durlston Country Park will host an exhibition of new paintings and prints by artist Sally Maltby, celebrating the geology, coast
Campaigners will make a STAND when they 'march for Dorch'. A protest walk is being held in Dorchester this Bank Holiday Monday to oppose plans for 3,500 homes on farmland north of the county town. The 'People's Walk for the Countryside' is being
It's the end of the road for Weymouth Carnival as the group which stepped in to save it announced it was pulling out due to a lack of financial support. In what could sadly be the final instalment in the carnival saga, the Rotary Club of Weymouth
Intruders broke into a shop which sells gardening tools but fled before police arrived. Officers are now investigating a commercial burglary which happened at OHE Horticultural Limited off the A352, east of Dorchester, last Sunday. Dorset Police
FIRE chiefs have reminded people to call the brigade if they're having controlled burns. It comes after crews were called to reports of a fire near the coast between Burton Bradstock and West Bay. Bridport Fire Station said a crew was sent at
A driver stopped for speeding on a dual carriageway near Dorchester was allegedly travelling at 145mph, police say. The driver was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of speeding on the A35 Puddletown Bypass. It comes less than a month after
Voices is the Dorset Echo's weekly youth page - written for young people by young people. We are changing the earth drastically and if we don’t stop now we will see side effects that shape our future. Environmental activists are begging companies
A Weymouth coach company has invested £500,000 in new fuel efficient vehicles. Bluebird Coaches of Weymouth, which celebrates 95 years in business this year, has invested in two brand new coaches as the new Ultra Low Emission Zone regulations come
IT’S the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre. Now audiences in Dorset will have the chance to find out why The Mousetrap has kept people guessing for so long. Agatha Christie’s masterful whodunnit returns to Lighthouse, Poole
Smoke alarms alerted residents to a fire in an upstairs room of their house. Bridport fire crews were sent to Symondsbury on Thursday night to reports of a chimney fire. A spokesman for the team said: Crews got to work with a chimney kit, rodding
A SUNSEEKER described as the most customised yacht of its kind ever made is in the running for a global award. M/Y Elysium, a Sunseeker 131, had its upper deck behind the main bridge configured to incorporate a state room, dressing room, en suite
A popular sports club has sold off some of its land in a bid to stay open and secure its future. A portion of the outdoor bowling green at Wellworthy Sports and Social Club at Wyke Regis in Weymouth has been sold to developers after the club encountered
Last week you reported, “Tesco are set to announce bumper profits.” I visited two major supermarket chains and specifically asked staff at their in-house bakeries, “Why, given all your pizzas, is there not one with a wholemeal base?” Both times
As you tuck in to your Easter eggs and hot cross buns this weekend, be careful with these festive treats around your pets. That is the advice from Nutravet, a manufacturer of natural animal healthcare products. Korina Stephens, a Royal Veterinary
It's the most popular thing that Dorset's house hunters will be searching for if they're looking for their dream property over the Easter weekend. And it isn't mansion, garden or balcony. Data from house website Rightmove.com shows that thing
Meet our lovely pets of the week. They are all being cared for by the Margaret Green Animal Rescue Centre but they would love to find their forever homes. If you can help, or if you would like more information about a pet, call the number next to their
