A falling tree has crashed onto two vehicles on the A31 amid treacherous Storm Dennis conditions on Dorset's roads. Following the incident, police have closed a section of the A31 near Vines Farm Shop, between Roundhouse Roundabout and Corfe Mullen
A DORSET coastal path is crumbling as clifftops are battered by Storm Dennis. Coastguards raised the alarm on Saturday afternoon, and the area has been closed to the public amid safety fears. Officials have been out investigating the situation
HAMPTON & RICHMOND 2 Inman 17, Muir 27 WEYMOUTH 3 Williams 47, Brooks 65, 74 CALVIN Brooks claimed a predatory double as Weymouth overturned a 2-0 half-time deficit to take a sensational 3-2 comeback victory at Hampton & Richmond in
4:54pm FT: Hampton 2-3 Terras What a story at Hampton as Weymouth overturn a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2. One of the
IT'S one nil to Storm Dennis as sports fixtures in Dorset are called off due to weather. The Dorchester Sports football match at Avenue Stadium has been cancelled today amid concerns. "The condition of the roof at the stadium and this wind
DORCHESTER Town have pounced to sign experienced striker Jordan Rogers ahead of today's trip to Merthyr Town (3pm). Rogers could make his Dorchester debut against the Martyrs in the BetVictor Southern Premier South having departed Mangotsfield
Services are at a standstill on Great Western Railway between Castle Cary and Yeovil Pen Mill this morning due to signalling problem. Elsewhere: * Replacement bus service running on Great Western Railway between Weymouth and Yeovil Pen Mill
POLICE seized four cars for a variety of motoring offfences as they continued their crackdown on rogue drivers. A spokesman for the force's No Excuse team said: "The first vehicle to come to the teams attention had been SORN'd since September 2019
POLICE are warning car owners about the dangers of 'key hacking' following several suspicious incidents. Key hacking is when thieves attack built-in systems that can unlock a car when the key is nearby, without having to press a button on the fob
SHAFTESBURY’S Bowden brothers enjoyed a double success as the Weymouth ADC league tested its new Open series ahead of its summer introduction. Owen Bowden took the main event prize, knocking brother Mark out in the first round before going on to
WEYMOUTH Football Club has moved to reassure its fans with plans for 170 homes on its Bob Lucas Stadium home set to go before a planning committee meeting on Thursday. Dorset Council councillors are being recommended to approve of the housing scheme
PREMIER DIVISION ARTIFEX A 51 CRESTA LEISURE 34 SKILL and composure were the hallmarks of this Premier Division match-up as Artifex A beat Cresta Leisure 51-34. Artifex A took an early lead as their defensive pressure caught Cresta off
POLICE are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a burglary at a farm in West Dorset. At around 12.35am on Tuesday, February 11, a burglary occurred at the farm in the area of Toller Whelmed near Beaminster
A dog has been swept out to sea. Coastguard were called to Cogden Beach yesterday afternoon to reports from a member of the public that their dog had just been swept into the sea during a walk. The dog remains lost at sea. A spokesman for
DORCHESTER Town boss Leigh Robinson confirmed Kyle Egan’s amicable split with the Magpies resulted from a job promotion. Egan, who has made 122 career appearances for Dorchester, scoring four goals, has struggled to commit to training and matches
WEYMOUTH could have free bus rides next Christmas – instead of free car parking days. The idea is being put forward by Green councillors on the town council. They say the idea of free parking encourages extra use of fossil fuels, contrary to
Dorset Council is being asked to lead by example and pay all its staff at least the minimum living wage. Liberal Democrat group leader Nick Ireland says the council’s own figures show that those on the lowest band get an hourly rate of £9.02p –
A MOPED rider who should still have been on L-plates ‘bolted from traffic police’ who spotted him ‘dangerously weaving in and out of traffic’. Officers from Dorset Police’s No Excuse team were on patrol when they saw the rider, who they say had
DORSET Council has responded to accusations that flood defence work has caused lasting damage to Weymouth Beach. Last November sand was moved from the Pavilion end of the beach and placed underneath shingle at Greenhill as part of the Beach Management
Hospital admissions for alcoholic liver disease have risen in Dorset as health campaigners call for urgent Government action on drinking. Charity the British Liver Trust says an "alarming" number of people across the country are drinking too much
WITH Storm Dennis quickly following Storm Ciara, it definitely feels a lot more like winter this week. After a mild start to the year, we have been battered by heavy rain and severe gales. But who comes up with the names for storms and what's
This week has seen major announcements from government on transport, including confirmation that a decision has been taken to proceed with HS2. The Prime Minister has set out that, with the right reforms in place, HS2 will become the spine of the
A new gallery is opening its doors on Weymouth quayside. Laura Hanton dropped by to take a look inside. WITH a renowned local painter as its artist in residence, Harbour Gallery already has something to shout about. Paul Liggins is known for
REGARDING the letter in the Dorset Echo on February 11 we would like to make the following comment. Tadnoll and Winfrith Nature Reserves are fantastic sites for wildlife and are both nationally and internationally protected for the rare lowland
HEAVY rain, severe gales and freezing temperatures this week mean most people would happily avoid being outside at all. But what if you have no choice other than to sleep on the town's streets? Here's where you can turn to help those with nowhere
It could be the end of the line for a historic - but hazardous - relic from Weymouth's maritime heritage. Dorset Council has revealed plans to tear up a section of the disused 'harbourside tramway' line from the Pavilion car park next month to
Meet our pets of the week. They are all being looked after at Margaret Green Animal Rescue Centre but they'd love to find their forever homes. If you can help, call the number next to the name and description of the pet you are interested in rehoming
Changes could be underway in Dorset to both attract and support foster carers. Interim head of children’s service Theresa Leavy has been holding talks with some carers in an attempt to improve the service. The support strategy goes hand in hand
