Archive
-
Date
Crash on industrial estate road
A crash has been reported on an industrial estate road in Weymouth. At around 5.50pm, February 26, an incident was reported on Albany Road from Hampshire Road to Cambridge Road, on the Granby Industrial Estate. Traffic is coping well.
-
Date
Man sought by police could be in Dorset
Police are searching for a wanted man who may be in Dorset. Gordon Gallagher, 49, is wanted for failing to answer crown court bail in relation to ‘romance’ fraud allegations. According to Sussex Police, he allegedly formed relationships with
-
Date
Police appeal after garage break-in
A GARAGE was broken into in the early hours of Saturday morning. Offenders gained access to a garage at an address in Sandford Orcas at around 3.50am on Saturday, February 17. The suspects were disturbed by the residents and nothing was stolen
-
Date
Yacht towed after dragging its anchor
A yacht dragging its anchor due to heavy winds off Dorset had to be towed back to the marina. Coastguard and lifeboat teams were called after a yacht which had been anchored off Binvleaves after leaving the Portland Marina, had drifted close to
-
Date
Farmer and firefighters rescue cows from slurry pit
A FARMER rescued a cow from a slurry pit before firefighters arrived to free a second that had snuck to the back. Crews from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a farm in Silton after two cows found themselves in a sticky
-
Date
Equipment and trailers stolen from farm
Two trailers and some farming equipment have been stolen from a farm near Blandford. The items were were stolen from a farm in the area of Chettle between 11.40pm on Saturday, February 24 and 5.30am on Sunday, February 25. Officers investigating
-
Date
Police seize car from uninsured driver
A CAR was seized from an uninsured driver in Dorchester. Officers from Dorchester Police Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) stopped the car after it was reportedly being driven without the correct documentation. The driver was subsequently
-
Date
Disruption due in Dorset as Sunseeker transports 'abnormal loads'
THERE will be disruption on major roads in Dorset today as Sunseeker transports ‘abnormal loads’ across the county. The luxury yacht manufacturer will be moving loads between Portland and Poole, today, Monday, February 26. The company will
-
Date
Beach closed as levelling works begin
WEYMOUTH Beach will be closed today and for the following three days as levelling works begin. The annual works are to level out the sand on the beach. The beach will be closed between the Pavilion Theatre and the Jubilee Clock between Monday
-
Date
Trains cancelled after tree falls onto tracks
A FALLEN tree has caused huge disruption to trains travelling through Dorset. The tree fell onto a section of the railway between Axminster and Yeovil Junction. All lines are now blocked as a result, affecting trains through Axminster, Sherborne
-
Date
A35 partially blocked by flooding
The A35 has been partially blocked due to flooding. Heavy rainfall throughout Sunday has left water on the major road between Kingston Russell and Winterbourne Abbas. The road has been partially blocked near the Maiden Newton turn off.
-
Date
Council reinforces allegiance to Armed Forces community
A Dorset council has reinforced its allegiance to the armed forces community by signing the National Armed Forces Covenant. The covenant is a national promise that ensures that those who serve or have served in the military, along with their families
-
Date
St David's Day celebration to raise money for causes
An evening of entertainment to mark St David’s Day is taking place in Dorset to raise money for two causes. The evening of fun to honour the patron saint of Wales will be held at Upwey and Broadwey Memorial Hall at DT3 5NG on Saturday, March 2
-
Date
Rogue trader caught causing damage to roof he claimed needed repairs
Rogue traders were caught causing damage to a home they claimed needed urgent repairs. The culprits knocked on the door of a house in Dorchester and told he homeowner that they had seen a problem with the roof. The men were given access to
-
Date
Weymouth café named best tearoom in Dorset
A café in Weymouth which is known as "Dorset's Hidden Gem," has received a Gold Award for Best Tearoom in Dorset. The award was presented to Upwey Wishing Well at the 2023/24 Dorset Tourism Awards on February 1. Jacci Pestana, Tearoom Owner
-
Date
Enquiries ongoing into crash which left cyclist with 'life-changing injuries'
Enquiries are continuing into a crash which resulted in a man in his 60s sustaining 'life-changing' injuries. Dorset Police received a report of a collision involving a black Ford Fiesta hatchback and a bicycle at Chalbury Corner at 4.55 pm on
-
Date
Shipyard completes project for remote South Atlantic island
A remote South Atlantic island has benefited from the work of a marine company based on Portland. Manor Marine has completion the build of a cargo-carrying pontoon for the Ascension Island Government. The project helped sustain the 50 strong
-
Date
'Dangerous roof' posing safety risk takes more than a month to repair
A ‘dangerously’ damaged roof which had raised concerns over peoples safety was not fixed for more than a month- until the Echo stepped in. The home on Farwell Close in Chickerell, which is managed by The Guinness Partnership, was left in an ‘unsafe
-
Date
Council meeting descends into chaos over domestic abuse campaigns
A WEYMOUTH Town Council meeting descended into chaos over a report to consider support for a charity which seeks to end violence against women and girls. An item to consider the council's support for the UK Says No More movement was discussed at
-
Date
For sale: church tower that's used as a luxurious holiday retreat
AN ‘EXTRAORDINARY’ converted church tower which has been used as a luxurious holiday retreat is for sale in Dorset. Grade II listed property The Tower in East Stoke, Wareham, is on the market for £850,000. Alison Owens, head of sales for DOMVS
-
Date
Teenage refugee helps raise £600 for humanitarian appeal
A concert performed by a Ukrainian teenager has raised £600 for her home country’s humanitarian appeal. Crowds gathered at St Mary’s Church on Edward Road in Dorchester for a free piano recital from Kateryna Pyshniuk. The 13-year-old performed
-
Date
Urgent warning to Dorset parents over measles outbreaks
Parents are being urged to protect their children from serious illness by medical experts. NHS Dorset has issued a reminder to parents to get their children vaccinated from measles, mumps and rubella, diseases which can cause serious illness.
-
Date
Plans in motion for new Weymouth skatepark
PLANS to redesign and improve a Weymouth skatepark have been approved. A motion was put forward to Weymouth Town Council for a report to be produced on the redesign, development and installation of a new Littlemoor Skatepark which will be presented
-
Date
MP calls for more Government support for hospitality and tourism
Richard Drax, MP for South Dorset, has backed calls for more government support for hospitality and tourism. In a letter to the Chancellor, Drax has joined other MPs in asking for ‘a clear pathway for business rates in England up to April 2026.
-
Date
Foodbank gets new warehouse for free - as demand soars in cost of living crisis
Weymouth Foodbank has been gifted a new warehouse which will save the charity thousands of pounds in rent - as demand for the service more than doubles. Commercial property developer DJ Property is providing the foodbank with a new, larger warehouse
-
Date
'Frustration' for Magpies despite 'euphoria' of late equaliser
DORCHESTER Town were disappointed not to pocket all three points following their 2-2 draw with 10-man Hendon at the Avenue Stadium, according to boss Tom Killick. Dorchester weathered a slow start and grew into the first half, Olaf Koszela putting
-
Date
"It's harming our community and our food chain' - Police operation targets poachers
Dorset Police has taken part in a multi force operation aimed at deterring people from poaching. Operation Galileo is a national operation and one of its main priorities is to tackle hare coursing – an illegal activity that is linked to organised
