The Commonwealth Games podium continues to elude Dorset star Jay Lelliott after he finished eighth in the 200m backstroke final at Birmingham 2022. Lelliott did well to qualify for a fourth career final at the Games in an event which is not considered
Further developments, including a marquee restaurant and six ‘orchard rooms’ holiday units, at Parnham House will be considered by an area planning committee this week. The estate is asking to use a marquee as a restaurant with structures behind
AN ANTI-VIVISECTION protester from Dorchester has avoided jail after admitted breaching a High Court order limiting demonstrations at a site where animals are bred for medical research. Dorchester man Michael Maher, 48, with Sammi Laidlaw, 35,
A crash sparked heavy traffic on the A35 in west Dorset earlier today. A 70-year-old man was left 'shaken but uninjured', police said, following a single car crash near the George Inn, Chideock. Police were called just after 4:30pm to reports
A sewage tanker crashed in Weymouth earlier today. The vehicle overturned at Bincombe Bumps roundabout, just before the relief road at the Littlemoor turn-off. Witnesses said the driver got out of the vehicle safely, and a spokesperson for
JAY Lelliott reached a fourth career Commonwealth Games final after qualifying for the men's 200m backstroke showpiece at Birmingham 2022. Lelliott, 27, was competing in a discipline of swimming not considered to be his best, with his background
A seven-year-old boy has been bitten by a dog walking by the harbour at West Bay Police are now appealing for anyone with information to come forward. At around 1pm on Saturday, 23 July, the boy was walking by the harbour with his family when
Sarson's is offering hundreds of people the chance to have the cost of their fish and chips dinner reimbursed every week, as part of a scheme that will run throughout August. As part of #SarsonsFryday, the vinegar company will be reimbursing hundreds
A 14 year old boy has been arrested for reportedly being involved in the supply of drugs. Officers from Weymouth & Portland Police stopped and searched a male near Knightsdale Road, Weymouth, yesterday afternoon. A large quantity of cash and
A NEW festival celebrating the history of Dorset has come to a close. Free family fun day Hengefest on Sunday, July 31 rounded off the Home of Hillforts and Henges event, which ran from July 21 to 31 with activities taking place in various locations
Westfield Arts College's Prom was held at Pilgrim House in Weymouth's Hope Square. For 20% off photo orders visit dorsetecho.co.uk/photos and use promotion code SALE2022 All pictures by Graham Hunt Photography.
TEENAGE volunteers have given a playground a fresh lick of paint as part of their National Citizen Service. The group, aged 16 and 17, were assisted by Magna Housing who were quick to provide the paint, brushes and three pairs of helping hands.
A DORSET company has come near the top of a Which? survey of the best value holiday parks. The Weymouth-headquartered Waterside Holiday Group scored 87 per cent in the survey of more than 2,200 stays. The score put it at number two, behind
MARTINSTOWN 198 (7pts) lost to DORCHESTER 202-6 (20pts) by four wickets DORCHESTER overcame a serious test from neighbours Martinstown to keep alive their hopes of a fourth successive Dorset Premier League crown. Dan Belt’s men were in early
BERE REGIS 264 (20pts) beat CHRISTCHURCH 136 (7pts) by 128 runs BERE Regis recorded their eighth victory in 13 Dorset Premier League games this season with a resounding 128-run success over Christchurch. Brian Keegan’s men followed the template
Two Dorset landmarks have been declared among the most Instagram-worthy locations in the UK. comparethemarket.com compiled a list of the top 20 most Instagrammed landmarks outside of London by analysing Google Search Trends and use of hashtags
Well done England’s women’s football team. Brilliant match – brilliant result. Wonderful to see so much happiness. All the more so in some of our darkest worrying years on so many fronts. Many of us in older generations will recall 56 years
Youngsters can join puppeteer Anna Shiels for a fun summer holidays session creating beautiful finger-puppet butterflies from tissue paper. The sessions will take place at Swanage Library tomorrow, Wednesday, August 3 from 10am and at Gillingham
Back by popular demand, a jumble sale is being held at St Paul’s Church in Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, on Saturday, August 13. The sale will take place at the church hall, which has the postcode DT4 0BJ, from 11am to 1pm. Refreshments will be
Three paragliders spent nearly four hours stuck in a tree before being rescured by the coastguard. As reported, three people were involved in a paragliding incident on Saturday afternoon at Eype. They were airlifted to safety by a coastguard
PORTLAND United want to “show improvements” on last season as they prepare for their 2022/23 Wessex League Premier Division opener at home to Bournemouth Poppies this evening (7.45pm). That is the aim of Franklyn Clarke and his co-manager Sam Poole
CANDID Dorset swimming star Jay Lelliott confessed he "missed an opportunity" in the men's 200m butterfly final at Birmingham 2022. Portland-raised Lelliott, 27, finished seventh, 2.53 seconds behind winner Lewis Clareburt of New Zealand. He
PARTICIPATORY folk stories and songs for all the family can be enjoyed at Dorset Museum in Dorchester. Tim Laycock will tell and sing folk tales and story songs from Wiltshire and Dorset for all the family, accompanying himself on concertina and
A big outdoors party has been thrown to say 'thank you' to all of Dorset’s key workers. Dorset TUC organised the free event in Dorchester’s Borough Gardens to celebrate those who played a key role during the pandemic. Jenny Lennon-Wood, Dorset
A director of a film shot in Dorset is releasing a book about the death of Lawrence of Arabia. Mark J.T. Griffin, who directed the award-winning Lawrence After Arabia, is releasing the non-fiction book Who Killed Lawrence of Arabia? on August 16
Monkey World has launched two activities for kids to take part in this summer. The ape rescue centre near Wareham has launched a summer challenge, as well as the opportunity to make a woolly tail monkey inspired door hanger, feeders for the resident
In 1964, when I was 20, I was employed as a shift worker in a Grimsby chemical factory. Most of my workmates were in their thirties or forties and ridiculed me for my love of The Rolling Stones. I was told in no uncertain terms that the Stones
Have a blooming good weekend at Flower Farmers Big Weekend. The open weekend at Abbey Farm Flowers, Church Street, Abbotsbury, will be full of flowers, food and fun, running from Friday, August 5 to Sunday, August 7. Visitors can pick their
Bridport is calling on its local businesses to help prioritise investment needs. Bridport Town Council is working with local businesses to develop an Investment Plan for the town. The plan will form the basis for bids to Dorset Council and the
A story about two star-crossed lovers can be seen on the grounds of Athelhampton House this summer. Chapterhouse Theatre Company will present a new outdoor production of Romeo and Juliet on Saturday, August 13 from 7pm as part of their summer 2022
An operatic guest is set to bring some musical joy to a care home. Vivien Conacher will visit Barchester’s Trinity Manor care home in Sherborne coinciding with her starring as the lead role in Carmen at Oborne festival on August 19 and 20.
A power company is urging people to be aware of its power lines and electrical equipment, and to stay safe this summer when taking part in outdoor activities. It follows a recent incident in West Sussex where a tow wire attached to a glider disconnected
With the cost of living increasing quicker than we can keep up with and the summer holidays well underway here is a list of free and affordable events for the children over the break. From free family cookery workshops, football clubs and summer
A dementia-friendly drop-in cafe is being held for people with dementia and their carers. It will be held on the first Friday of the month, Friday, August 5, at Weymouth Bay Methodist Church in Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, from 2 to 4pm. This
The seaside charms of Weymouth will come under the spotlight on television tomorrow night. Comedian Susan Calman will be calling into Weymouth for the second series of her Channel 5 show Susan Calman's Grand Week by the Sea. Each day this
Weymouth Food Festival was another big success as it returned for a second year. The two-day event, which took place in Lodmoor County Park, is much more than a food festival, with plenty of stalls, live music and children’s events; it was an experience
THE cause of a large heath fire on the weekend is "suspicious" and is being "treated as deliberate", the fire service has confirmed. Seven crews were called at 12.51pm on Sunday to a blaze in heathland and undergrowth at Blacknoll Hill in the Winfrith
A WEYMOUTH woman convicted of being in possession of a large quantity of cocaine and heroin with the intent to supply has been spared an immediate jail sentence. Sharon Ann Riley, of Lichfield Road, admitted two counts of possessing Class A drugs
If you’re looking for your next career move the NHS are currently looking to fill thousands of vacancies for a wide variety of roles. In a report published by the cross-party Health and Social Care Committee last week, projections suggest an extra
RISHI Sunak bought his campaign to become the next Prime Minister to Dorset as he tried to bolster his chances in the leadership contest against with Liz Truss. The former chancellor spent Monday morning in Sturminster Newton along with supporter
