Across Dorset almost 9,000 people are living with dementia. Dementia is now the UK’s biggest killer, with someone developing it every three minutes. Of the top 10 causes of death, dementia is the only one we cannot prevent, cure or slow down.
Dorset Police has received a special thank you in recognition of the role its officers played in responding to the Novichok poisoning attack. The Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police and Police and Crime Commissioner of Wiltshire and Swindon have
A power cut is affecting large parts of the UK, including the south west, with rail services to and from London affected. Western Power Distribution (WPD), the electricity distribution network operator for the south west, said there is a "major
DORCHESTER II 260-5 (20pts) bt DORSET TIGERS 110 (4pts) by 150 runs DORCHESTER Seconds easily thrashed the Dorset Tigers by 150 runs in the big top-of-the-table County Division Three clash which keeps the county town side at the summit. Ben Macklin
A huge thank you to all those involved in the search for our missing dog, Otis, who went missing on Saturday, August 3 in Dorchester whilst visiting friends. The area to us is unfamiliar as we are from Exmouth in Devon so when the public and community
FIREFIGHTERS have battled a blaze in a grain silo at a farm in Piddlehinton. The silo was believed to contain around 30 tonnes of grain according to the fire service. Crews from Dorchester, Weymouth and Yeovil attended. A spokesman for Dorset
A project working with disadvantaged children and young people in Weymouth and Portland has received a £90,000 grant. TheHorseCourse in Weymouth will use a three year grant of £90,000 to provide equine-assisted sessions for young people with complex
WEYMOUTH Golf Club's annual senior captain's day saw Viv Schofield hit 42 points and the trophy, as 106 players tee off in wet and windy conditions which, thankfully, improved as the day went along. The comprehensive list of prize winners included
WISCOMBE Park hosted rounds 23 and 24 of the Avon Tyres Wynn Developments UK British Hillclimb Championship, reports Nigel Cole The 1,000 yards/0.57-mile Devon course is a favourite with Dorset competitors and the weekend brought the UK’s best
WEYMOUTH Wildcats will not race against Exeter Falcons tonight after heavy overnight rain rendered Plymouth's St Boniface Arena track unsafe. Wildcats had been seeking to avenge a 23-13 loss to the Falcons in the return fixture, but will now have
DORCHESTER boss Callum Brooks has named his club captain and team captain ahead of the start of the brand new BetVictor Southern Premier Division South season which kicks off tomorrow at home to Beaconsfield Town (3pm). Long-serving defender Neil
Free Trade Deals – they sound great don’t they! Once we leave the EU we will get lots of new deals, cheap imports and free access for our exports. Fantastic! But wait – the US taking over and profiting from our NHS? – er, no we don’t want that;
TWO people have admitted illegally accessing CCTV from a Dorset mortuary of football ace Emiliano Sala's post mortem. Argentina international Sala died in January when the plane taking him to Cardiff crashed into the English Channel. His body was
DORCHESTER Sports have signed five new players ahead of their opening Dorset Premier League clash at Holt United tomorrow (3pm). Sports have lured Portland defender Sam Clarke, Blues’ midfielder Darren Watts, former Portland right-back Ash Smith
MOTORISTS are being warned that a main route in the east of the county could be out of action for months. The Twin Sails Bridge in Poole is going to be closed until the autumn after yet another technical fault was found. The bridge is currently
CATTISTOCK 152-8 (19pts) bt HAMWORTHY RECREATION 149 (6pts) by 2 wickets CATTISTOCK maintained their County Division One title push with a two-wicket home victory over Hamworthy. The hosts won the toss and elected to bowl first. Bradley
STRONG winds and rain battered the area yesterday amid severe weather warnings. Winds of 51mph were recorded in Weymouth. There were reports of trees down across the county and delays of up to 20 minutes on South Western Railway between Weymouth
Police arrested a woman for allegedly being drunk and disorderly and assaulting an emergency worker. Officers patrolling the town centre and seafront said it was among several incidents they dealt with yesterday. A spokesman for Weymouth and
Two men have been arrested in connection with the supply of drugs after a vehicle was searched between Weymouth and Dorchester. In an update today, a spokesman for Dorset Police confirmed that a 34-year-old Portland man was arrested on suspicion
DORCHESTER captain James Dunham anticipates rivals Bere Regis will attempt to disrupt their Dorset Funeral Plan Premier League title ambitions at the Rec tomorrow (1pm). Dunham’s side top the standings with a 12-point lead over Poole Town heading
PORTLAND United boss Brendon King labelled the Blues’ FA Cup extra preliminary round clash with Solent University tomorrow (3pm) as a “massive game for both sides”. King had the student side scouted during their 3-1 Sydenhams Wessex Premier Division
WEYMOUTH Wildcats’ co-promoter Martin Peters is in resilient mood prior to the eye-catching Midland & Southern Development League clash at Exeter Falcons tonight. Peters, who watched the Wildcats suffer a 23-13 loss against the Falcons in Poole
DORCHESTER Town boss Callum Brooks expects a “physical” contest against Beaconsfield Town when the Rams visit the Clayson Stadium in their BetVictor Southern Premier South opener tomorrow (3pm). Dorchester fans will be keen to see a positive result
WEYMOUTH captain Harry Mitchell believes the Seasiders have a “point to prove” against County Division One basement side Broadstone Seconds at Redlands tomorrow (1.30pm). Mitchell’s men were defeated by 54 runs at rivals Portland Red Triangle last
MARTINSTOWN captain Sam Kershaw has his sights locked on “20 points” in the Villagers’ pivotal Dorset Funeral Plan Premier League relegation clash with Stalbridge at Lower Ashton Farm tomorrow (1pm). Martinstown and Stalbridge have been chained
MATT Randell is eager to pit his wits against Marnhull’s star all-rounder James Vitali when Portland Red Triangle travel to north Dorset in County Division One tomorrow (1.30pm). Vitali was instrumental in securing the County Division Two title
It's another busy weekend of things to do - here's all you need to know! *HEAR The Sound of Springsteen at a concert tonight at Weymouth Pavilion. An eight-piece band celebrating the greatest hits of one of the biggest names in music will take to
Hallelujah! The summer football drought is over and the premier league licks off again this weekend. With this in mind, we spoke to the team behind critically acclaimed podcast THE FOOTBALL RAMBLE, which tours to Dorset in October. FOLLOWING their
WEYMOUTH boss Mark Molesley highlighted the “unforgiving” nature of the Vanarama National League South ahead of Chelmsford City’s visit to the Bob Lucas Stadium tomorrow (3pm). City have the unwanted record of a failed promotion bid via the play-offs
Looking for something new to do with the kids this summer? While Dorset has many superb attractions for families, there's a splashing new sight over the border in Devon which is worth seeing during the holidays. You may have heard of Crealy
Explore the historic Belmont House with its rich history and sea views during two open days. The 18th century maritime villa in Lyme Regis, will be opening its doors to the public. The Grade II* listed property once belonged to businesswoman
MORE than 500 health and social care professionals have signed up to the Dorset Care Record, marking a milestone for the project which aims to create a comprehensive and up to date record for every person having treatment in the county. Representatives
A NEW microsite has been set up to bring in new recruits to Dorset County Hospital. The site will gather the information that a potential employee might need when looking for a job and demonstrate what the hospital can offer. It is a part of
A PARAGLIDER was spotted in difficulty off the Purbeck coast yesterday. His canopy was seen to collapse between Ballard Point and Old Harry Rocks, and he went out of sight, sparking a 999 call. A crew from Swanage Lifeboat Station was called
A COMMUNITY project that has helped Portland youngsters develop musical skills has announced it is coming to an end. Portland Rocks Community Interest Company has been running for ten years, established in 2009 as the Youth Music Project. Founded
There’s no doubting the willingness of musicians in south and west Dorset to offer their not inconsiderable talents to help a worthy cause, often giving up their time and immense nift at the drop of a plectrum or drumstick. And there are two events
Come and have a row if you think you're fast enough... Weymouth Dragon Boat Challenge is back. Now in its 21st year the event is a stalwart of Weymouth Beach, and has raised thousands for charity. The August bank holiday will once again see teams
TWO free music festivals are being held in Dorchester this August Bank Holiday They include Anonymous festival, which is returning to Maumbury Rings for the 11th year on August 24, and Maumbury Rings Music Day on Monday August 26. Anonymous
Raise money for charity by enjoying a drink - or five - in these west Dorset pubs. Yes, the Five Pubs Challenge returns this weekend! Make your way to five different pubs - the Loders Arms, The Crown in Uploders, The Spyway in Askerswell, The
AIR rifles, a generator and a blade saw were stolen after 'two men' broke into a shed. A large secure shed in the Poyntington area was burgled on Tuesday evening, police say. Two males in a black 4x4 were seen entering the farm at around 7.30pm
A west Dorset designer responsible for the redesign of Waitrose wine bottles has died. June Fraser, who lived in Beaminster, has died aged 88. She was born on August 30, 1930 in Assam, India, where her father was employed as an engineer on
IT'S BEEN branded one of the UK's most dangerous rail crossings. Now the gated pedestrian crossing at Wareham rail station is to remain closed every evening after 6pm due to staff shortages meaning there will be no step-free access over the line after
Allowing a dilapidated former school to be turned into retirement accommodation would be 'irresponsible' without prioritising local need first. That's how councillors felt when they met to discuss amended plans from developer McCarthy & Stone for
A woman crashed her car into a hedgerow while driving under the influence, after which she fell asleep in a nearby field. Joanna Gregory, 35, appeared before Weymouth Magistrates Court regarding an incident where she was accused of driving a car
Plans have been unveiled to transform a former racing stables into a £22 million landmark leisure and tourism development. In a move that will create 100 jobs and provide a boost to the south Dorset economy, proposals have been put forward for
