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Weymouth ambulance station open day hosted by paramedics

Paramedics and staff at Weymouth Ambulance Station hosted an open day

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Royal Mint rarest coins as 20p coin sells for £55 on eBay

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

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Plans to add 900 car parking spaces at Bournemouth Airport

Around 900 new car parking spaces could be added at Bournemouth Airport in huge expansion plans to ‘facilitate growth’.

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David Phipp reflects on furniture career ahead of retirement

A furniture business owner has had a ‘wonderful’ career as he announces his retirement after more than 50 years in the industry.

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Fewer planning applications being submitted in Dorset

Labour has promised to reform the planning process after a landslide election victory today.

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Warning as main road in Weymouth closes for works this week

PRESTON Beach Road in Weymouth will be closed this week for night-time works to improve the road surface.

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Weymouth town centre shop opens with new look and more space

A charity shop in Weymouth has reopened with an eye-catching and modern new look.

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Major diversion warning as Dorset road closes for works

A LENGTHY diversion is in place this week for drivers travelling in the day between Dorchester and Broadmayne.

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Multi-million pound upgrade to Redlands Sports and Community Hub

Plans have been announced for The Redlands Sports and Community Hub including the refurbishment of a floodlit 3G pitch and a new floodlit 3G pitch.

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Weymouth convenience shop accused of 'handling stolen property'

POLICE have called for a review of a Weymouth store, claiming that the property is associated with handling stolen goods.

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Family relieved as ill dad stranded in Turkey brought home

A family is relieved and thankful now that their dad who fell ill in Turkey has been brought home

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Durant NCCA Championship: Dorset draw with Shropshire

DORSET began their Durant NCCA Championship campaign with a curtailed draw after rain wiped out the entire final day’s play.

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Dorchester Arts announces Summer Sunday fundraising event

Dorchester Arts will be hosting its tenth Summer Sunday fundraising event at Whitcombe Manor which will feature a comic cabaret show.

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Brand new audiology suite opens next to Weymouth Community Hospital

A brand new audiology suite has been opened next to Weymouth Community Hospital.

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Subscribe to the Dorset Echo for £4 for 4 months in our sale

Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £4 for 4 months or over 40% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion.

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Weymouth Lifeboat launch competition for 2025 calendar

A lifesaving charity is encouraging local residents of all ages to submit their drawings and photos into a competition for the chance to be published

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BBC TV Licence fee: UK households can claim £170 refund

UK households could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on their TV licence costs.

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BCP Council leader Vikki Slade announces resignation

Vikki Slade is to resign as BCP Council’s leader.

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Has anyone in the UK ever been killed by an adder?

The adder is the UK's only poisonous snake, but has anyone ever been killed when bitten? Here are some statistics and facts.

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Two arrested after woman assaulted by group on Rodwell Trail

Two people have been arrested in connection with a report of an assault in Weymouth.

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