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Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Death notices and funeral announcements in Dorset from the Dorset Echo

The River Cerne and St Mary's Church in Charminster

The River Cerne and St Mary's Church in Charminster

Historic Dorset church offers free summer lifeline for families enjoying the river

Lounges in Dorset have teamed up with cereal giant, Kellogg’s, to launch Little Loungers Breakfast Clubs, serving up free bowls of Corn Flakes, Bran Flakes or Rice Krispies

Lounges in Dorset have teamed up with cereal giant, Kellogg’s, to launch Little Loungers Breakfast Clubs, serving up free bowls of Corn Flakes, Bran Flakes or Rice Krispies

Lounges in Dorset to offer free breakfasts for children in the summer holidays

Mr Daniel Laws, father from Bournemouth,

Mr Daniel Laws, father from Bournemouth,

London Stanstead Airport

Single dad with disabled daughter 'abandoned' by Ryanair at the wrong airport

A summer of play, adventure and entertainment at Corfe Castle

A summer of play, adventure and entertainment at Corfe Castle

LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORT

Corfe Castle - a summer of play, adventure, and outdoor entertainment

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Death notices and funeral announcements in Dorset from the Dorset Echo

Parents who claimed Child Benefit between 1978 and 2010 could be owed an average £8,377 after HMRC errors affected State Pension records.

Parents who claimed Child Benefit between 1978 and 2010 could be owed an average £8,377 after HMRC errors affected State Pension records.

DWP State Pension warning as parents urged to check for £8,377 HMRC payout

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Bere Marsh Farm

Bere Marsh Farm

Summer programme of nature, wildlife and community events coming to Dorset farm

Children aged four to ten are invited to enter a video contest to become Hornby’s Mini Conductor, with the winner spending a day alongside the LNER team as a ‘Mini Conductor’ visiting the train cab, greeting customers and making announcements.

Children aged four to ten are invited to enter a video contest to become Hornby’s Mini Conductor, with the winner spending a day alongside the LNER team as a ‘Mini Conductor’ visiting the train cab, greeting customers and making announcements.

Model railway company searching for the biggest young train fan in the UK

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Cultural attractions

Summer holiday adventures the whole family will love

Lounges in Dorset launch free passport challenge for children for summer holiday

Ferne Animal Sanctuary, the Somerset based animal rehabilitation and rehoming charity with operations in Dorset, is inviting visitors to enjoy a family-friendly Summer Fun Day on July 19, helping to raise vital funds for the animals in its care.

Ferne Animal Sanctuary, the Somerset based animal rehabilitation and rehoming charity with operations in Dorset, is inviting visitors to enjoy a family-friendly Summer Fun Day on July 19, helping to raise vital funds for the animals in its care.

Ferne Animal Sanctuary invites Dorset families to its Summer Fun Day fundraiser

The Virtual School is a Dorset Council-run service that supports children in care and care leavers to do well in education and build brighter futures.

The Virtual School is a Dorset Council-run service that supports children in care and care leavers to do well in education and build brighter futures.

Celebrating the progress, resilience and achievements of Dorset children in care

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

August’s Little Seedlings Club workshop at Dobbies Garden Centres will cover sun vs shade

August’s Little Seedlings Club workshop at Dobbies Garden Centres will cover sun vs shade

Dobbies' free-to-attend Little Seedlings Club explores sun and shade this August

Joshua with Michael and Lewis

Joshua with Michael and Lewis

Loving dad remembered for his kindness and devotion to family as he dies aged 40

Josie da Bank laying clues as part of the Golden Ticket Treasure Hunt

Josie da Bank laying clues as part of the Golden Ticket Treasure Hunt

Popular festival at Lulworth Castle announces £250 Golden Ticket treasure hunt

Marsh Outdoor Education Centre 1

Marsh Outdoor Education Centre 1

Improved Family Hub planned in Weymouth

Appeal to trace next of kin of 83-year-old

Enjoy a family day out at the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show

Enjoy a family day out at the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show

Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show

Ticket prices reduced for popular Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show in Dorset

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

With the school summer holidays around the corner, Aldi is sharing the quietest times to shop at its stores in Dorset to help families avoid busier periods and make their money go further.

With the school summer holidays around the corner, Aldi is sharing the quietest times to shop at its stores in Dorset to help families avoid busier periods and make their money go further.

Aldi reveals quietest times to shop in Dorset this summer plus money-saving tips

Festival of Archaeology at Corfe Castle, Dorset. In collaboration with the Council for British Archaeology.

Festival of Archaeology at Corfe Castle, Dorset. In collaboration with the Council for British Archaeology.

Studland Bay and Hardys Monument among locations part of major archaeological event

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

The Reading Agency, in partnership with libraries and powered by Universal Music UK, launches the Summer Reading Challenge 2026: Read to the Beat, with Super Sign-up Saturday on July 4

The Reading Agency, in partnership with libraries and powered by Universal Music UK, launches the Summer Reading Challenge 2026: Read to the Beat, with Super Sign-up Saturday on July 4

Reading challenge returning to Dorset libraries this summer to inspire children

Sherborne Pride returns on June 28 with a vibrant day of music, performance, community celebration and visibility, bringing thousands of people together under a simple but powerful message: WE CHOOSE LOVE.

Sherborne Pride returns on June 28 with a vibrant day of music, performance, community celebration and visibility, bringing thousands of people together under a simple but powerful message: WE CHOOSE LOVE.

Thousands expected to attend Dorset town's free Pride celebration this weekend

The Pirates of Penzance

The Pirates of Penzance

Dorchester Arts

Theatre, live music, and family entertainment to be performed in Dorset in July

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Vistry and Homes England have officially re-opened a new play park at the Brewery Place development in Blandford St Mary, Dorset following a redesign informed by resident feedback and a Building for Healthy Life review.

Vistry and Homes England have officially re-opened a new play park at the Brewery Place development in Blandford St Mary, Dorset following a redesign informed by resident feedback and a Building for Healthy Life review.

Vistry and Homes England re-open play park in Blandford St Mary in Dorset

Coroner Court sign

Coroner Court sign

Coroner seeks help to find family of man who died at home

Launching at SEA LIFE Weymouth on June 29, Sea Creature Rescue Squad is an immersive, hands-on experience that puts families at the heart of the action while inspiring the next generation of ocean protectors.

Launching at SEA LIFE Weymouth on June 29, Sea Creature Rescue Squad is an immersive, hands-on experience that puts families at the heart of the action while inspiring the next generation of ocean protectors.

SEA LIFE launching new summer adventure at Weymouth aquarium this month

Josh Hill-Walsh and his sister Rachael

Josh Hill-Walsh and his sister Rachael

Dad battling cancer to stage art show as a thank you

Matt Brooks dons his Summer Solstice flower crown, embodying the 'King for a Day' spirit coming to Upwey Wishing Well on Sunday 21 June.

Matt Brooks dons his Summer Solstice flower crown, embodying the 'King for a Day' spirit coming to Upwey Wishing Well on Sunday 21 June.

Storytelling event full of folklore and rituals to come to Weymouth this month

The Cradle to Career programme launched on Thursday, June 11 in Bridport, backed by leaders from education, business, health, public services, the voluntary sector and beyond.

The Cradle to Career programme launched on Thursday, June 11 in Bridport, backed by leaders from education, business, health, public services, the voluntary sector and beyond.

Children and young people

Community leaders unite behind long-term plan to improve lives of young people

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club in July will explore the wonders of water

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club in July will explore the wonders of water

Free workshops for children at Dorset garden centre this summer

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Friends take on extreme challenges to help dad with incurable cancer

Funeral Services

A trusted setting for intimate farewells: the Casterbridge Chapel

Families charity Home-Start Wessex has launched a new appeal for help to support local parents who are silently battling overwhelming challenges behind closed doors

Families charity Home-Start Wessex has launched a new appeal for help to support local parents who are silently battling overwhelming challenges behind closed doors

Home-Start Wessex

Charity launches new campaign to support Dorset parents facing hidden struggles

Lynne White, Dorset Council with Emily Chyzewska,,Help & Care, Tania Broughton, Service Manager, SWAN, (centre) Krista Egan, Dorset Council, Esmeralda Voegele-Downing, from MYTIME Young Carers and Poppy Connell, Service Development Manager, Help & care

Lynne White, Dorset Council with Emily Chyzewska,,Help & Care, Tania Broughton, Service Manager, SWAN, (centre) Krista Egan, Dorset Council, Esmeralda Voegele-Downing, from MYTIME Young Carers and Poppy Connell, Service Development Manager, Help & care

Dorset Council encourages unpaid carers to reach out during Carers Week

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

New parents in Dorset could be missing out on Aldi's Mamia New Parent Fund, which gives away a £100 Aldi voucher to one family every week to help cover the cost of everyday baby essentials.

New parents in Dorset could be missing out on Aldi's Mamia New Parent Fund, which gives away a £100 Aldi voucher to one family every week to help cover the cost of everyday baby essentials.

New parents in Dorset could be missing out on FREE £100 vouchers from Aldi

Families across Dorset are being encouraged to check now whether their children will be eligible for free school meals from the September 2026 school term.

Families across Dorset are being encouraged to check now whether their children will be eligible for free school meals from the September 2026 school term.

Free school meals

More children in Dorset could qualify for free school meals

Julia’s House children’s hospice has officially opened a new extension to its Corfe Mullen hospice, providing additional space and care facilities for the families, children and young people the charity supports in the local community

Julia’s House children’s hospice has officially opened a new extension to its Corfe Mullen hospice, providing additional space and care facilities for the families, children and young people the charity supports in the local community

New extension opens at Corfe Mullen children's hospice

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Kieran Kight and Isobel Peukert in hospital after Ruben and Theodore were born

Kieran Kight and Isobel Peukert in hospital after Ruben and Theodore were born

Football club rallies behind family after twins born 12 weeks prematurely

The team at Queenie's Mayflower

The team at Queenie's Mayflower

Popular takeaway marks major anniversary with heartfelt name change

Castletown D-Day Museum volunteers

Castletown D-Day Museum volunteers

Castletown D-Day Museum

Portland museum gears up for action-packed May half-term

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

(Left to right) Peter Short, Danielle Beechey, Emma Byron, Natalie Lanham, Leanne Adimi

(Left to right) Peter Short, Danielle Beechey, Emma Byron, Natalie Lanham, Leanne Adimi

Funeral directors

Leading Dorset funeral group sees its team expand at two branches

The New Famous Five and Forgotten Treasure at Corfe Castle

The New Famous Five and Forgotten Treasure at Corfe Castle

The Famous Five adventure returns to Dorset for the first time in 80 years

This May Half Term, The Tank Museum in Bovington is exploring the unexpected story of tanks and trees, with a week of family-friendly activities.

This May Half Term, The Tank Museum in Bovington is exploring the unexpected story of tanks and trees, with a week of family-friendly activities.

Cultural attractions

Discover the hidden role of forests in tank warfare this half term