DOG owners have been warned to not risk prison or a fine for livestock worrying. Last year, Dorset Police received 40 reported incidents of dogs attacking livestock. The penalty for this can be six months in prison and a £1,000 fine. In 11
WHY was it necessary to dig up so much of the beautiful grassy bank and surrounding green area on the recreation ground next to the children’s playground in Swanage? Why must a large part of it be tarmacked over? For four weeks the whole area
Two people were injured in a three-vehicle crash on the A35 east of Bere Regis. The collision late yesterday afternoon resulted in the road being closed for three hours and led to traffic disruption in the evening rush-hour. It happened between
THERE have been several stories in the Echo in recent weeks stating that Weymouth has topped polls in a series of nationwide surveys for the quality of its beaches, lifestyle and appeal to people looking for a place to retire. But a look at the
ALL Sorts took the Ladies’ Division trophy home with them after the Weymouth and Portland Skittle League end-of-season presentation night took place at the Weymouth Pavilion. Ian Ferguson of the main sponsor, Weyline Taxis, presented the trophies
STUDENTS at Westfield Arts College dressed to impress at this year's prom. The event was hosted at The Avenue Restaurant at Weymouth College and the sun was shining as the guests arrived. Mandy Gould, year 11 tutor at Westfield Arts College
Two vehicles have been involved in a crash on the A354 Blandford Bypass. Police were called to reports of a collision involving two cars at 3.27pm today. Dorset Police have not reported any injuries. Recovery for the vehicles is also being
BEN Howe has sealed the title of Weymouth & District Table Tennis League Junior champion, winning the annual Rob Taylor Trophy. In a very successful season, Howe adds this to his Weymouth & District Schools boys’ under-19 win and a runners-up medal
MARTINSTOWN and Puddletown both won their quarter-finals in the Doug Read Knockout Cup, in a week where many games were postponed last week as the rain turned grounds wet and soggy. Martinstown put out Bere Regis, who struggled to only 63-8 as George
A MAN who held up a Dorset bank with a banana tried to hand himself in to police immediately afterwards, a court heard. But Laurence Vonderdell had to walk two miles to a police station to get arrested, after officers near the scene refused to
A RETIREMENT property developer is calling on members of the public to name its latest build in Dorchester - and be in with the chance of winning £200. McCarthy and Stone, which has announced that construction is set to commence on its retirement
TWO industrial estates which have been in family hands for decades have been sold. The estates in Bridport both have links to the town’s rope making past. The North Mills Trading Estate was sold to real estate management company Busby & Busby
Dorset farmers have expressed their concerns about the government's approach to agricultural policy post-Brexit. The government plans to transition away from the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to their new "environmental land
I AM in full agreement of Charles Baker on the lack of grass cutting on Portland. It looks an absolutely a mess. They leave it to get too long, then they have to get rid of all the grass cutting which they have dumped down Weston Street and at
RESIDENTS of a village in North Dorset have become victims of a spate of burglaries. Dorset Police are appealing for witnesses after a series of burglaries in Yetminster. An initial police appeal was issued in relation to a burglary, which
A strike by workers at one of the UK's biggest train operators was being "solidly supported" today, causing disruption for tens of thousands of passengers. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union on South Western Railway will be on strike
A man was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly on Weymouth Esplanade yesterday. Police officers were patrolling the area of town yesterday following reports of anti-social behaviour. A spokesman for Dorset Police said: “A group
DORCHESTER Town midfielder Sam Lanahan believes he has no “point to prove” as he prepares for a third spell at the Magpies. In his second stint, Lanahan was the club’s top scorer with nine goals from 29 games during the 2017/18 season but left
More than £180,000 is being invested in train stations in Dorset to encourage more rail commuters to travel by bike. Weymouth, and Dorchester South will each get £27,500. Cycling and Walking Minister Michael Ellis announced that 2,300 extra
Dilapidated harbour steps are being demolished at Weymouth quay as part of essential repair works. It is stressed the steps, close to Weymouth Pavilion, are not of historical importance. Rumours are circulating that the steps are the same ones
A DORSET boy has become the face of Children’s Hospice Week which runs until June 23. It aims to raise awareness and funds for children’s hospice and palliative care services across the UK, and the seriously ill children and young people they support
TWO ten-year-old boys have been raising money for the Bus Shelter Dorset by completing the three peaks challenge. Ollie and George Ebdon are twins from Blandford who have climbed three mountains in five days. So far they have raised more than £1,000
After much deliberation and discussion with their lawyers, ADVEARSE have asked their lawyers to proceed with the application for a judicial review (JR) to challenge the outline planning permission for the Bridport urban extension on area of outstanding
A workshop for blind and partially sighted people in Dorchester is being held this week. The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has introduced the workshop to bring local blind and partially sighted people together, as part of their
A mislabelled sandwich sold to a customer at a Weymouth supermarket could have triggered a fatal allergic reaction, it is claimed. Morrisons said it 'deeply regrets' the error and will be reviewing procedures after a member of staff put an incorrect
Hi readers, it’s Emily and William here this week talking reality TV! We hear Love Island is on again. We’re surprised, as we read that two people took their own lives after appearing in it. We don’t know the circumstances, but even if one person
A passionate conservationist collected 50kg of rubbish from a lake in Weymouth, almost double the amount she collected last year. Since 2016, Kathryn Bland, 22, from Weymouth, has been taking part in local litter picks and recording the amount of
PAST pupils of the Broadwey Secondary Modern School reunited in an evening of fun, music and nostalgia. The classes of 1965 and 1966, the pupils of which all in their 70th year, celebrated their reunion at the Weymouth Golf Club. The event
IT seems the length of the journey between Weymouth and London has only got a little faster in the last 112 years as we can see from this advert from bygone days. Deemed the shortest, quickest and best route, London and South Western Railway (LSWR
WEYMOUTH MORGAN LEE ROOKER, aged 43, of Ranelagh Road, Weymouth. Admitted driving a vehicle on a road when the proportion of a controlled drug, namely Benzoylecgonine, in blood, namely 140 micrograms of analyte per litre of blood, exceeded the
Time is running out to submit nominations for the South West Farmer Awards. These awards aim to give recognition to the work of farmers across the south west. Nominations close on Friday, June 21. A spokesman said: "The South West Farmer
Staff and the local community are sprinting ahead to raise money for Dorset County Hospital. The charity team have organised three fundraising events - all set to take place next month - to raise vital funds for the hospital. The first opportunity
Refugees who have fled the horrors of war in Syria are settling in Dorset – and locals are needed to welcome them. There are currently 15 families and 35 children who have begun new lives in the county under the Syrian Resettlement Programme.
Friends from Germany visit Dorset every year and love the area so much that they decided to have their wedding blessing here. Over 50 friends and family joined them and we heard nothing but praise for the welcome they received and the help they
MARK Molesley paid tribute to Brandon Goodship for helping to put Weymouth back where it should be, after the striker departed for Southend United. The Shrimpers currently reside in League One, four tiers above where the Terras were playing last
HEAR a musical celebration of marriage in Sherborne Abbey Sherborne Chamber Choir cordially invites you to its final concert of the season in Sherborne Abbey on Saturday, June 22 at 7.30pm. for a musical celebration of love and marriage. The
