BERKSHIRE 219 beat DORSET 131 by 88 runs DORSET’S dream of reaching the NCCA Trophy final must wait for another year after an 88-run semi-final defeat to reigning champions Berkshire at Finchampstead. Contesting their second white-ball semi-final
IVYBRIDGE TOWN 1 BRIDPORT 0 BRIDPORT came away from Ivybridge Town with a controversial 1-0 defeat in their opening South West Peninsula League Premier East game of the season. The Bees felt that Fletcher Williams’ 78th-minute winner should
PORTLAND UNITED 0 LYMINGTON TOWN 2 PORTLAND United were knocked out of the FA Cup in the extra-preliminary round as Lymington Town claimed a 2-0 victory at the Camp & Satherley Stadium. Portland were level with their opponents, who play
Emergency services had to be called after a man crashed his motorcycle. Wyke Coastguard Rescue Team were carrying out local knowledge patrols yesterday (August 6) after being stood down from a previous call. They came across a road traffic
FIREFIGHTERS have tackled a ‘large’ blaze on a railway embankment near Corfe Castle. Rail services were halted and people were asked to avoid the area as crews attended an embankment fire near the Swanage Railway line on Saturday afternoon.
A man punched two women, knocking one of them unconscious, in a late night attack. Dorset Police received reports of the incident at 1.35am on Saturday (August 6) in which it is reported that a man assaulted the women "in the Bridport area".
THE inquest into the death of the man hit by a train has opened. Anthony Michael Flanagan, 44, of Bolton, died on July 31 after being hit by a train close to the level crossing in Sherborne. A short hearing was held at Bournemouth Town Hall
Two coastguard rescue teams assisted a woman after she became injured whilst walking towards Bowleaze. Wyke Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked at 5.45pm yesterday (August 6) along with their colleagues from Portland Bill Coastguard Rescue Team.
An unlawful encampment of eight vehicles has been ordered to vacate a car park in Weymouth. Officers from Weymouth & Portland Police served the encampment, at Lodmoor car park, with eviction notices under Section 62 of the Criminal Justice and
Crews from four fire stations were called to tackle a large blaze in West Dorset. Firefighters from Dorchester, Sturminster Newton, Sherborne and Maiden Newton Fire Station attended a field fire near Piddletrenthide yesterday (August 7). The
A woman had to be taken to hospital after collapsing in Weymouth town centre. Police Community Support Officers from Weymouth & Portland Police assisted the woman after she took a heavy fall on St Thomas Street. An off-duty paramedic and members
A woman has been arrested after being intoxicated and with a child in her care. After being arrested officers discovered she was in possession of cannabis and she later assaulted an officer. Weymouth & Portland Police had initially arrested
Budmouth College's Sixth Form Leavers' Dinner was held at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy. For 20% off photo orders visit dorsetecho.co.uk/photos and use promotion code SALE2022 All pictures by Graham Hunt Photography.
A community space in Weymouth is set to echo with sweet sounds. Musical instruments including a xylophone and chimes have been installed in the Children’s Community Woodland at Links Road, Westham. Weymouth Town Council's parks team conducted
A Bridport removals firm whose van was stopped for being overloaded as it was driven on the M6 near Carlisle has been fined. The city’s Rickergate court heard that the Saturn Removals Limited vehicle was stopped as it drove along the motorway at
These two old pictures bring back memories of a much-missed pub in Chapelhay, Weymouth. The second picture shows a group of sponsored walkers setting out from the Prospect Inn in Franchise Street in May 1987. Readers have some happy memories
LAST week I wrote about the risk of maggot infestations (fly strike) in animals in this hot weather. Maggots occur when flies lay their eggs on our pets and the areas that they love to lay eggs in are areas that are mucky and dirty. Because flies
If WE cannot deal with a very simple issue such as litter disposal how on planet Earth have we any hope of dealing with the huge climate issues? Dealing with litter is simple and straight forward. All the northern European countries from Holland
Groups which are looking to make a difference in the community and need a helping hand are being reminded of a new funding source. Dorset Council recently launched a new grant to support not for profit community and cultural organisations to deliver
Residents have the opportunity to shape their community through the development of a Neighbourhood Plan. Dorset Council has received a request from Bradford Abbas Parish Council for the approval of a Bradford Abbas and Clifton Maybank Neighbourhood
Brits who shop at Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons have been hit with a £60 warning. People could see their food bills rise by a further £60 each year as a result of recycling taxes. New laws coming into effect in 2024 will
A footballer who achieved his dream of playing for England at the age of 80 has received fan mail after his story went national. Rex Buttle captured the imagination of people across the country after he donned the national shirt to play for the
Young people in Dorset need to be vigilant to the dangers of an invasive plant, a trade body is warning. The sap of the giant hogweed is extremely toxic to the skin in sunlight, making it a danger to public health, and cases are often reported
Significant investment in Dorchester’s Wednesday market could have to wait almost four years until the existing contract to manage it comes to an end. Current operator John George from Ensors says he is prepared to make changes and invest in the
If you’re a lover of beer and consider yourself somewhat of a connoisseur, then Aldi has the job for you. The supermarket is on a nationwide hunt to find an official beer taster to review its new range of beers, lagers and ciders that launch on
