The Dorset pub with the gruesome sign that caught Thomas Hardy’s eye
A look back at The Quiet Woman pub at Halstock, its extraordinary headless woman sign, and a closer look at the village itself
View ArticleThe Dorset sweet shop filled with chocolate, gifts and memories
The family business of Osmond’s Tobacconist & Confectioner, cards and gifts, used to be at 51 South Street, Dorchester. It was run by Judith and Clive Osmond.
View ArticleSpetch praises Magpies' 'desire and determination' after comeback win
MAGPIES captain Will Spetch praised his team mates 'desire and determination' after winning their 10th league game on the bounce, after coming from behind to Sporting Club Inkberrow
View ArticleFun run in memory of beloved father and son passes £24,600 in money raised
A Portland fun run held in memory of a father and son who died from cancer has now raised £24,600 for Weldmar Hospicecare since 2004
View ArticleThese remarkable photos show Dorset pier as it looked in 1909
Rare Charles Humphries photographs capture Lyme Regis Pier in 1909 and historic Cotley Harriers meets around the West Dorset area
View ArticleVision outlined for town's 'once-in-a-lifetime' regeneration project
PLANS to regenerate Weymouth must be delivered properly and not rushed as it's a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” for the town, a senior councillor told the Echo
View ArticleSt Andrew’s School wins £1,000 in Dorset Echo tokens competition
St Andrew’s School, Weymouth, wins the Dorset Echo Tokens for Schools competition and £1,000 in Amazon vouchers, while Wyvern Academy receives £500.
View ArticleNo change at the top as Dorchester Sports win again in Dorset Premier League
There was no change at the top of the Dorset Premier Football League as the leading contenders all recorded victories, with Dorchester Sports continuing to set the pace.
View ArticlePhoto exhibit looking back at village life takes place this weekend
A photographic exhibition looking back at life in Bere Regis will take place alongside the launch of a new book celebrating the village
View ArticleBovington museum running programme of family-friendly activities this half-term
The Tank Museum is running a half-term programme of family-friendly activities from October 24 to November 1
View ArticleDorset law firm recognised in prestigious Chambers UK Legal Guide 2027
Ellis Jones Solicitors, which has offices in Bournemouth, Poole, Ringwood, Swanage, and Wimborne, has been recognised in the Chambers UK Legal Guide 2027.
View ArticleDorset MP opens new access road as Gillingham development takes shape
Simon Hoare, the Conservative MP for North Dorset, officially opened the road at Barratt David Wilson Homes’ Kings Court development during a recent visit.
View ArticleThe Nutcracker to bring live orchestra festive spectacle to Weymouth venue
The Nutcracker will be performed by the Imperial Classical Ballet at Weymouth Pavilion on Thursday, November 26, at 7.30 pm.
View ArticleExact time clocks change in the UK this weekend and why they change
Clocks will go back across the UK this weekend on Sunday, October 25 at 2am, marking the end of British Summer Time and an extra hour in bed.
View ArticleThe 6 houseplants to avoid that can make your allergies worse in the autumn
Houseplants like English ivy and night-blooming Jasmine can make autumn allergies worse for some people
View ArticleCrash forces Weymouth Relief Road to close
Live updates as the Weymouth Relief Road (A354) has been closed due to a crash
View ArticleRoad closed for 'several hours' as air ambulance called and person cut from car
A SERIOUS crash involving two cars will see the Weymouth Relief Road shut for 'several hours,' police confirmed
View ArticleWells hails 'professional' Terras after commanding Barnstaple victory
WEYMOUTH boss Jamie Wells hailed a “very professional” performance after the Terras maintained their unbeaten run with a commanding 3-0 victory at Barnstaple
View ArticleCritchell hails 'one of Portland's best victories' after emphatic Tiverton win
Portland United manager Kyle Critchell believes his side's 4-1 victory away to Tiverton Town could rank among the club's finest results
View ArticleMagpies trip to Barnstaple postponed as game set to be rescheduled
Dorchester Town's game with Barnstaple on Tuesday night has been postponed due to the home side's commitment in the Devon Cup.
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