PEOPLE still have time to submit their entries to the Sherborne Historic Vehicle Rally. This event, which will be held on Sunday, August 25 at the Courts of Sherborne School, will see line-ups of vehicles in the categories of Veteran, Vintage,
The Team Rector of Dorchester and The Winterbournes ministry is to become a Royal Chaplain. Revd Thomas Woodhouse has handed in his notice ahead of a royal appointment by Her Majesty the Queen. He has been appointed as Chaplain of the Queen’s
DORSET Architectural Heritage Week (Heritage Open Days) will be returning once again this September and the 2019 programme is now available. The programme is available digitally from dahw.org.uk – and more than 6,000 printed copies of the programme
HOLT UNITED 1 DORCHESTER SPORTS 4 DORCHESTER Sports produced a superb display to beat 10-man Holt United 4-1 away in their Dorset Premier League curtain-raiser. Jamie West looping a shot home from 20 yards after 25 minutes from Gareth Will
WEYMOUTH 79-0 (20pts) beat BROADSTONE II 75 (0pts) by 10 wickets WEYMOUTH demolished Broadstone Seconds for 75 as the Seasiders galloped to their seventh County Division One victory of the season in a one-sided contest at Redlands. Defeat relegated
BALTI SPORTS 2 BLANDFORD UNITED 2 BALTI Sports were denied a win on the first day of the new Dorset Premier League season as a late goal from Blandford United salvaged a 2-2 draw at Weymouth College. In a sign of early-season rustiness,
DORCHESTER 206-8 (19pts) beat BERE REGIS 105 (5pts) by 118 runs (DLS method) LEADERS Dorchester moved a step closer to the Dorset Funeral Plan Premier League title with a convincing 118-run victory over neighbours Bere Regis at the Rec. James
MARTINSTOWN 181-4 (20pts) beat STALBRIDGE 179 (5pts) by six wickets MARTINSTOWN took a giant step towards Dorset Funeral Plan Premier League safety with a crushing six-wicket victory over relegation rivals Stalbridge at Lower Ashton Farm. Sam
The Prince of Wales School in Dorchester said farewell to one of its longest serving teaching assistants with a unique video that has gone viral. Dawn Cornell has been a teaching assistant at The Prince of Wales School in Maiden Castle Road, for
A car ended up in a field after a two vehicle crash on the A35. Police were called at 9.43am this morning to a crash on the A35 junction with Wareham Road near to Bere Regis. An ambulance was also requested, although there were only minor injuries
THERE'S still time to sign up for Bowel Cancer UK’s Walk Together this September to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by the disease. The sponsored walk could be a special route in your area. The charity says it
A Dorchester sailor took on an intrepid adventure across the northern Pacific ocean. Lottie Small took part in a sailing expedition that crossed vast stretches of the ocean from Honolulu in Hawaii all the way to Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada
IT was a trip down memory lane for some and an eye-opener for others when the 1940s came to town. Bridport Heritage Forum gave visitors a taste of the 40s last weekend with a variety of foods, demonstrations and film. A range of cakes, biscuits
A BRITISH Army reservist is currently undertaking a gruelling Three Peaks Challenge with a difference – he's hiking between the three mountains as well as climbing them. Joe Roberts, from Swanage, is also attempting the marathon adventure with
A west Dorset pre-school is ‘undeterred’ after a number of their posters put up to encourage dog owners to pick up after their dogs were torn down. Parents and children at St Catherine’s Pre-school are fed-up of trying to avoid dog poo on their
The average waiting time for a routine GP appointment has reached more than two weeks for the first time ever, according to a new survey. A poll of UK doctors conducted by Pulse, a publication for GPs, found that the average waiting time for patients
A passer-by helped police detain a man on Weymouth seafront. Dorset Police was called at 6.03pm yesterday to a report of a ‘suspicious’ vehicle on The Esplanade in Weymouth. Police officers attended the scene and located the vehicle. A
A van was left on its side after a crash in Wareham yesterday (Sunday, August 11). A two-vehicle crash occurred on the A352 near to Middlefield in East Stoke. Dorset Police was alerted to the incident at 1.28pm. An ambulance was also requested
GOULDS Garden Centre at Littlemoor is to double the size of its garden centre restaurant – creating extra jobs. The existing conservatory showroom, alongside the restaurant, is being taken over to provide space for 168 covers. Dorset Council
WEYMOUTH boss Mark Molesley admitted the Terras’ stunning 4-1 win over Chelmsford City has “capped a good week” after his team’s first three games back in the Vanarama National League South yielded seven points. On paper, Weymouth’s reappearance
GET ready to rock as Showaddywaddy are coming to Weymouth Pavilion on Sunday, August 25. Dubbed the greatest rock & roll band in the world, Showaddywaddy are celebrating 45 years of making music. 2019 saw the band return to the Official Album Chart
DOGS can now beat the heat with a frozen treat created especially for pups. The Dorset brand Baboo Gelato, based in Salway Ash, has developed the brand new Doggy Doggy Yum Yum, made with live coconut yoghurt, bananas and peanut butter, and 100per
RESIDENTS are being warned to be on their guard for a "suspicious" Renault Scenic. Dorset Police have issued a warning for people to be vigilant and secure their properties late at night in the Tarrant Valley, near Blandford. "There have been
A DOG training business at Watercombe House has been given retrospective permission despite complaints from some neighbours about noise. A Dorset Council check on levels found that any noise created during training sessions was of short duration
SATISFIED Dorchester Town boss Callum Brooks was “pleased” with the Magpies’ three points and a clean sheet following their 1-0 BetVictor Southern Premier South victory over Beaconsfield Town. Dorchester went into the clash at the Clayson Stadium
GET ready for a season of culture, art and history with the East Dorset Heritage Trust's autumn programme. The autumn schedule boats a huge array of walks, talks, workshops and activities, giving everyone the chance to try their hand at something
WEEKLY watercolour classes are starting up near Dorchester. They will be at the Brownsword Hall, Poundbury, on Wednesday mornings and Herrison Hall, Charlton Down on Thursday mornings. The first Poundbury class will be on Wednesday, September
As big name restaurateur Mitch Tonks opens the doors of Rockfish in Weymouth, he tells Joanna Davis about taking a gamble on the town and showcases some of the eatery's dishes. "IT'S about finding someone who's brave enough to do it." That's
THERE's a week left to enjoy craft cider at a pub with a microbrewery. Brewhouse and Kitchen in Dorchester is having a cider celebration, running until Sunday, August 18. The cider festival features a range of rare drinks, all of which vary in
DELEGATES gathered for a special Sea Sunday service at All Saints Church in Wyke Regis. The event was held on Sunday, July 21 to remember all those at sea and the men and women who help to protect them from danger. The church was decorated
The county was battered by 50mph winds over the weekend. The stormy weather delayed public transport and brought down trees and power lines, which led to power cuts in some areas. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning which was in
DONATIONS to save the Paddle Steamer Waverley have now exceed £500,000. The steamship was withdrawn from service earlier this summer, after it emerged a major boiler refit was needed. An appeal, to raise the £2.3million needed, was launched
A primary school in Dorset has been branded ‘Inadequate’ following an Ofsted inspection. Wool Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was inspected on June 5-6 and received a scathing report from the education watchdog. It would appear
DORSET needs to be "less beholden" to the operators of the Sandbanks Ferry, who are given an effective monopoly by a 1920s act of Parliament, it has been claimed. The ferry, which needs urgent repairs, is expected to be out of action until October
Monday August 12 Camera Team Covering: Weymouth, including but not limited to: Upwey, Preston, Littlemoor, Radipole, Chickerell, Westham, Melcombe Regis, Wyke Regis and Portland. Camera Team Covering: Poole South, including but not limited to
Concerns have been raised that elderly people will struggle to send mail and collect their pensions when a convenience store closes in Wyke Regis. McColl’s on Portland Road is set to close at the end of this month. Meanwhile the operator for
A DEVELOPER is aiming to deliver 400-500 homes a year for those who might otherwise not be able to buy. AJC Homes was founded with the aim of becoming Dorset’s leading affordable housing builder. It is a sister company of AJ Developments, which
Coastguards were inundated with 999 calls after two stand-up paddleboarders were seen during this weekend’s stormy weather. The paddleboarders were taking part in an activity called ‘downwinding’. This is when they paddle downwind in very high
