Dog waste and rubbish dumped as bins removed from beach
Residents are furious after bins were removed from East Beach causing a build up litter ahead of peak season
View ArticleWoman to appear in crown court over alleged suffering to crayfish
A woman will appear in crown court after allegedly throwing a protected animal in Weymouth Harbour
View ArticleTerras hope to sign 'one or two' more as Feeney provides transfer update
WEYMOUTH hope to bring in 'one or two' more players before the club's first pre-season friendly
View ArticleAlmost 20,000 illegal cigarettes amongst items seized in shop raids
Seventeen thousand cigarettes were amongst illegal items seized from Dorset shops
View ArticleBlues sign international goalkeeper
PORTLAND United have announced the signing of international player Harry Foden
View ArticleMan dies following 'medical incident' on beach
A MAN in his 40s was pronounce dead at a Dorset beach after emergency services attended the scene.
View ArticlePitch invader banned from football matches for three years
WEYMOUTH FC says there is 'no place in modern football' for pitch invaders after a man was banned from matches for three years
View ArticleDon't miss our school prom picture special in tomorrow's Echo
Don't miss our Wey Valley Academy prom picture special in tomorrow's Dorset Echo.
View ArticleCCTV appeal after 'burglars target vulnerable people at home'
Police are searching for two men in connection to a burglary after money was stolen from vulnerable people in their home
View ArticleMotorcyclist 'seriously' injured in crash with car
A MOTORCYCLIST has suffered a 'serious' arm injury in a crash with a car in north Dorset.
View ArticlePictures capture huge crop circle
Aerial pictures have captured a mysterious crop circle near to Lyme Regis
View ArticleDorchester come agonisingly short in narrow defeat to WImborne
IT wasn't to be for Gautham Rajendar's side as Wimborne claimed a narrow victory over Dorchester in the first pink ball game of the Premier One season
View ArticleLGA demands closer collaboration between NHS and councils
The LGA has said that the government and the NHS must collaborate more closely with councils to create modern health and care system.
View ArticleThirds top order decimated in derby
DORCHESTER IV 124-3 (20pts) beat WEYMOUTH III 123 (3pts) by seven wickets
View ArticleTennis club to host open day
TENNIS lovers in Weymouth will have the opportunity to get involved in the sport as Wimbledon gets underway
View ArticleBere collapse sees Sports take spoils
Bere Regis Seconds lost to Symene Sports in the Dorset County Division 2 on Saturday, June 28.
View ArticleSeconds lose in narrow defeat
WEYMOUTH Seconds fell to another close-fought away defeat, losing by six runs to Winton Fourths in a run fest at Slades Farm
View ArticleUkulele Orchestra of Great Britain to perform in Dorset
Lighthouse, Poole, welcomes a truly unique musical institution as the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain takes to the Concert Hall stage on Friday, October 17 at 7.30 pm.
View ArticleLaw firm raises highest amount in the south west through charity Will-writing...
A law firm has raised more than £9,000 through charity Will-writing campaign.
View ArticleTheatre seeking volunteer to manage 95-year-old archives
Theatre lovers are being invited to apply for rare volunteering opportunity.
View ArticleSwing singer returning home for free outdoor concerts
Swing singer Tony Lowe is returning to Dorset to perform free outdoor concerts in Weymouth and Dorchester
View ArticleMurder She Didn’t Write: Interactive whodunnit comes to Poole
Get ready for a night of hilarious whodunnit antics at Lighthouse, Poole, as Murder She Didn’t Write takes to the theatre stage.
View ArticleDoctors call for new medical regulator amid GMC criticism
The British Medical Association (BMA) is calling for new medical regulator.
View ArticleBMA welcomes government plans to tackle health inequalities
The BMA welcomed government plans to address health inequalities.
View ArticleLegendary musical Blood Brothers comes to Dorset
The powerful and poignant musical Blood Brothers comes to Lighthouse, Poole.
View Article'Birds are mass-produced, just to be used as live feathered targets.'
Dear Letter Editor,In May, Animal Aid patron Chris Packham launched our new campaign, ‘Killing our Countryside’, which exposes the devastating impact that the mass release and ‘sport’ shooting of...
View ArticleHealthwatch seeks to hear from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities
Healthwatch Dorset has gathered insights from communities to mark the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month.
View ArticleNursery celebrates record success
A Dorset nursery is celebrating 150 per cent rise in sales.
View ArticleFolk powerhouse Steve Knightley coming to Lighthouse
Folk powerhouse Steve Knightley brings his latest project to Lighthouse, Poole.
View ArticleThe outdoor pool in Dorset where you can cool off in the heatwave
Here's an outdoor pool in Dorset where you can cool off during the summer heat
View ArticleCampaign launched to stop tailgating on roads
National Highways campaign has been launched urging drivers to stop tailgating.
View ArticleMother and friend of teenage drowning victim urge people to stay safe in the sea
FAMILY of a 17-year-old teenager who died at a Dorset beach have spoken up to help people enjoy the coast safely this summer.
View Article'We didn't bowl with enough control': Bere suffer defeat
BERE Regis visited The Terrace and were invited to field by Sherborne skipper, Tim Durston, in Premier One
View ArticleChurch invites community to fundraising event after string of setbacks
A Wareham church is inviting people to fundraising 'Teas and Teddies' event after a string of setbacks.
View ArticleDorset MP backs maternity investigation but calls for 'immediate action'
PLANS to launch an investigation into maternity services have been backed by a Dorset MP
View ArticleHoping to inspire after success at gruelling championships
AN IT engineer from Poundbury is hoping to inspire people to 'achieve anything' after taking part in a gruelling fitness competition
View ArticleHistoric military vehicles take centre stage at major tank event
Historic military vehicles took centre stage at major tank event in Dorset.
View ArticleNew two-mile trail featuring nine artistic stiles to open in Dorset village
A two-mile trail featuring nine artistic stiles will officially open in Stourton Caundle.
View ArticleNew winter clock dial gifted to Greenhill Gardens
A winter clock dial has been gifted to Greenhill Gardens.
View ArticleHuge sale trail coming to Weymouth next weekend
Discover Weymouth's Table-Top Sale Trail, 12–13 July, supporting Lodmoor Country Park. Grab a free map, bag bargains and help fund local play-area upgrades.
View ArticleRSPCA issues warning to pet owners as amber heat alert issued
Rising temperatures are prompting fresh warnings for pet owners.
View ArticleCollege cadets recognised for achievements and leadership
Cadets have been recognised for achievements and dedication in a recent college review.
View ArticleWeymouth Fayre in the Square raises £20k for community projects
Weymouth Fayre in the Square raised £20,000 for community projects.
View ArticleSee how Weymouth has changed in old picture of lost train station
There is a huge difference between this picture of an old Weymouth railway station and how it looks now
View ArticleHotel apologises after overbooking leaves Jason Manford without rooms
A HOTEL has apologised to Jason Manford after a booking blunder ahead of his Dorset gig.
View ArticleDorset town one of the easiest places in UK to pass driving test
Dorchester is one of the easiest places in UK to pass your driving test.
View ArticleNew Italian restaurant with Indian twist opens
A new Italian restaurant with a difference has opened along a high street in Dorset
View ArticleIn the Dock: See who has been before the courts
A round-up of recent cases heard at Dorset Magistrates’ Court.
View ArticleFour year wait over as Seasiders finally beat Red Triangle
WEYMOUTH ended a four-year wait for victory over neighbours Portland Red Triangle, sealing a six-wicket success in their derby at Redlands
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