Dorset News
Somerset & Dorset Family History Society to host new talk
The South Dorset group of the Somerset & Dorset Family History Society will hold its next meeting on Friday, May 17 at 2.30pm.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24299174.somerset-dorset-family-history-societ
Mon, 06 May 2024
£35,000 raised by Artsreach for rural Dorset venues
More than £35,000 has been raised for community venues thanks to Artsreach events last year.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24293050.35-000-raised-artsreach-rural-dorset-
Mon, 06 May 2024
Temporary road closure of Chickerell Road in Weymouth
Chickerell Road in Weymouth will be shut from its junction with Abbotsbury Road for a distance of approximately 525 metres in a westerly direction
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24299381.temporary-road-closure-chickerell-roa
Mon, 06 May 2024
Dorset Echo readers' pets pull-out in the Echo on May 8
To mark National Pet Day, we asked for pictures of some Dorset pets and received dozens of responses - as a result we are publishing a Dorset Echo readers' pets pull-out on May 8.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24292501.dorset-echo-readers-pets-pull-out-ech
Mon, 06 May 2024
Bridport Youth and Community Centre raise £7k in a week
Bridport has helped raise more than £7,000 within a week in a bid to save a beloved youth centre
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24300641.bridport-youth-community-centre-raise
Mon, 06 May 2024
Bridport traders react to rise in Dorset shoplifting crimes
Traders in west Dorset are ‘not shocked’ that shoplifting figures have soared in the county.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24300645.bridport-traders-react-rise-dorset-sh
Mon, 06 May 2024
Kingston Lacy to appear in Hidden Treasures of the National Trust
A National Trust property in Dorset is set to appear in a BBC TV show’s second series.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24300652.kingston-lacy-appear-hidden-treasures
Mon, 06 May 2024
Weymouth woman's skydive in memory of son Spencer Bates
The mum of a talented Weymouth drummer who passed away from Motor Neurone Disease is keeping his memory alive as she plans to jump out of a plane for charity
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24298800.weymouth-woman-jump-plane-memory-son/
Mon, 06 May 2024
Dorset: Rocky's bar condition after licence review
A DORSET bar has seen its licensing conditions tightened up – following complaints from neighbours.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24300636.dorset-rockys-bar-condition-licence-r
Mon, 06 May 2024
Pictures: Hot air balloon festival day 2 and night glow
The fun continued at the Dorset Hot Air Balloon festival at Dorchester on Sunday - although the weather wasn't as kind as the first day for the morning.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24300622.pictures-hot-air-balloon-festival-day
Mon, 06 May 2024
Manhunt after man stabbed on Canberra Road in Littlemoor
Detectives investigating an assault in Littlemoor, Weymouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24300094.manhunt-man-stabbed-canberra-road-lit
Sun, 05 May 2024
Fire breaks out in garden on Radipole Lane, in Weymouth
Fire crews from Weymouth received a report at around 10.24pm of smoke in the area of Radipole lane.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24300816.fire-breaks-garden-radipole-lane-weym
Mon, 06 May 2024
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for thunderstorms
Thunderstorms and heavy downpours may cause flooding and travel issues in Dorset as a yellow weather warning is issued.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24301037.met-office-issues-yellow-weather-warn
Mon, 06 May 2024
Arrest in Dorchester for alleged 'malicious communications'
A man was arrested in Dorchester by police investigating comments made on social media
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24301654.arrest-dorchester-alleged-malicious-c
Mon, 06 May 2024
Bere Regis Fire station respond to 'vehicle fire' on A35
Fire crews from Dorchester and Bere Regis fire stations were called to reports of a small vehicle fire on the main road.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24301760.bere-regis-fire-station-respond-vehic
Mon, 06 May 2024
Wonderful old pictures of Weymouth both then and now
Here are some incredible old pictures of Weymouth pictured then and now
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24295145.wonderful-old-pictures-weymouth-now/?
Mon, 06 May 2024
Dorset Hot Air Balloon Festival receives mixed reviews
Dorset Hot Air Balloon Festival took place in Dorchester although it has received mixed reviews from attendees.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24300186.dorset-hot-air-balloon-festival-recei
Mon, 06 May 2024
Saddest Grand Designs home left Kevin McCloud with concerns
Channel 4 presenter Kevin McCloud has spoken out about the Grand Designs home labelled the "saddest ever" after it returned to the market earlier this year.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/24302834.saddest-grand-desig
Tue, 07 May 2024
Rodwell residents suggest new drop-off for Portland Port
Residents have voiced their concerns over a 'ridiculous' shuttle bus drop-off point after more than 2,000 people disembarked from a cruise ship into a residential area of Weymouth
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24304490.rodwell-residents-suggest-new-drop-of
Tue, 07 May 2024
Dorset sees decrease in horse road injuries in BHS study
The British Horse Society reveals a decrease in horse-related road safety incidents in Dorset out of the 479 in the South West.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24297620.dorset-sees-decrease-horse-road-injur
Tue, 07 May 2024
Britain's Got Talent finalist to perform in Weymouth
The D-Day Darlings will perform a new show at 2pm on Thursday, June 13 at Weymouth Pavilion Theatre as part of a nationwide tour.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24297937.britains-got-talent-finalist-perform-
Tue, 07 May 2024
Newstone House among 20 top-rated care homes in South West
A care home in Dorset is among the 20 highest rated care homes in the south west.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24297210.newstone-house-among-20-top-rated-car
Tue, 07 May 2024
Dorset road closure in Tarrant Rushton for resurfacing
The unnamed lane in Tarrant Rushton will be shut from June 4 to June 17 to allow Dorset Council to do the works
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24299342.dorset-road-closure-tarrant-rushton-r
Tue, 07 May 2024
Full day of events for D-Day in Weymouth and Portland
D-Day will be commemorated across Weymouth and Portland will a full schedule of events
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24296872.full-day-events-d-day-weymouth-portla
Tue, 07 May 2024
Planning applications for the Dorset area to be aware of
Below are some recent planning applications received by Dorset Council for the Dorset area.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24299556.planning-applications-dorset-area-awa
Tue, 07 May 2024
Thoughts on low turnout at Dorset Council local elections
Now the dust has settled following the May 2 election the one thing which worries me more than anything else is the low turnout.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24301941.thoughts-low-turnout-dorset-council-l
Tue, 07 May 2024
Heritage diesel locomotives at Swanage Railway festival
NINE classic heritage diesel locomotives are to feature in the Swanage Railway's Diesel Gala and Beer Festival.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24301951.heritage-diesel-locomotives-swanage-r
Tue, 07 May 2024
Son of Dorset fire chief Darran Gunter to embark on fun run
Rhys Gunter, son of Dorset’s Fire Chief Darran Gunter, will be taking part in a charity fun run to keep the memory of his dad alive.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24295362.son-dorset-fire-chief-darran-gunter-e
Tue, 07 May 2024
Weymouth: No arrests yet made in Canberra Road stabbing
A manhunt continues after a man was stabbed in Weymouth on Saturday evening, Dorset Police has confirmed
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24303114.weymouth-no-arrests-yet-made-canberra
Tue, 07 May 2024
Dorset Hot Air Balloon Festival could return next year
Organisers are hopeful to return next year following constructive feedback from visitors.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24301113.dorset-hot-air-balloon-festival-retur
Tue, 07 May 2024
Speed limit reduced in Mosterton following fatal crash
The speed limit has been reduced in Dorset village following a fatal crash that killed a grandmother and seriously injured her daughter.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24301931.speed-limit-reduced-mosterton-followi
Tue, 07 May 2024
Strike: No trains running from Weymouth to London today
Strike action today means that there will be no trains running from Weymouth to London
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24302175.strike-no-trains-running-weymouth-lon
Tue, 07 May 2024
Weymouth: Man attempts to gain entry into woman's car
A man has tried to gain access to a woman's car whilst she was sitting in it.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24302248.weymouth-man-attempts-gain-entry-woma
Tue, 07 May 2024
Poole: Swan 'causes crash' leading to Vauxhall fire
A SWAN on a dual carriageway caused a crash, leaving a car fully engulfed in flames and bringing Poole to a standstill
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24302710.poole-swan-causes-crash-leading-vauxh
Tue, 07 May 2024
Police called to 'disturbance' at Weymouth address
A disturbance at a Weymouth address prompted a police callout
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24302960.police-called-disturbance-weymouth-ad
Tue, 07 May 2024
Norwegian Pearl cruise ship calls into Portland Port
A cruise ship that was christened by an American comedian and is used by a rock band for an annual performance has called into Portland Port
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24303503.norwegian-pearl-cruise-ship-calls-por
Tue, 07 May 2024
Weymouth traders welcome council review to car park charges
The Lib Dem group leader, Nick Ireland, said that his group would have an immediate review of car parking charges, one of the most complained about Tory policies.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24299242.weymouth-traders-welcome-council-revi
Tue, 07 May 2024
Attempted murder arrest after Canberra Road stabbing
Dorset Police has arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in Weymouth on Saturday night
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/24303675.attempted-murder-arrest-canberra-road
Tue, 07 May 2024
AstraZeneca withdraws their Covid-19 vaccine worldwide
AstraZeneca revealed on Tuesday (May 7) it had initiated a worldwide withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine.
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/24305389.astrazeneca-withdra
Wed, 08 May 2024
UK weather: Temperatures to reach 25C this weekend
According to the Met Office’s long-range forecast, conditions are expected to turn more changeable after this weekend
https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/24305028.uk-weather-temperat
Wed, 08 May 2024