NO rest for the wicked, as they say. Eight hours of jobbing gardening leaves you with dirty hands, even dirtier jeans, aching muscles and - when you close your eyes - a persistent vision of rogue weeds to be pulled out of flower beds. So I settle for
DANIELLE ACKERMAN woke up on Sunday to a dream of a 13th birthday. For along with the usual presents a new teenager receives, came the news that the star Junior Queen Bees midfield player had passed a trial for Southampton Girls. Danielle has been on
Frome Tn 2 Bridport 2 BRIDPORT went close to winning this stirring Screwfix Direct Premier Division struggle at Badger's Hill. Only twelve minutes remained when a long spell of Frome pressure finally delivered the goal that gave an action-packed encounter
THE TRADITION of fishing off the pier at West Bay could be a thing of the past if district council officers have their way. A report on the future of the resort being considered by councillors this week said that officers did not support spending £45,000
PEOPLE on Portland are set to benefit from an extension to Weston Community Hall after scooping a £45,454 grant. The will get a welcome facelift thanks to the a cash award from a national environment fund. The hall, which was built in 1955, is used every
CAMPAIGNERS from Dorchester Civic Society have called for the town's controversial Christmas lights to be scrapped. They want the rows of white bulbs to be axed from the high street in favour of new Christmas trees and decorations. The plea came at the
PRINCE Charles has opened a new £2 million extension at a Weymouth factory. The Prince of Wales arrived at the Tecan factory on the Granby Industrial Estate to be greeted by Chickerell Mayor and Mayoress Derek and Jane Smithson and Tecan chairman Paul
WEST Dorset villagers gave a rousing welcome to Prince Charles when he arrived by royal train at Maiden Newton. The Prince was greeted by hundreds of schoolchildren and villagers when he stepped off the platform at the West Dorset village. Five-year-old
THE man who introduced skateboarding to Lyme Regis 35 years ago was back in town this week with a message of support for local youngsters. Doug Andrews, 47, says in California where he now lives there are purpose-built skateparks in every town - and it
THE female motorist who died following a road accident on the B3075 near Sandford has been named as Nicola Marney. The 19-year-old from Sandford was driving a green Vauxhall Corsa northwards when the vehicle left the road and collided with a hedge on
THE female motorist who died following a road accident on the B3075 near Sandford has been named as Nicola Marney. The 19-year-old from Sandford was driving a green Vauxhall Corsa northwards when the vehicle left the road and collided with a hedge on
HOSPITAL bosses at Poole face an anxious wait to discover whether they have been hit by the highly contagious sickness bug. Eight patients at Poole Hospital and 17 members of staff are suffering from the sickness and diarrhoea symptoms of the Norwalk-type
MAJOR roadworks got under way on the A35 West of Bridport this week with - as yet - fewer delays than expected. Diversions of up to 35 miles were put into operation as the 12-week resurfacing scheme began in Chideock. The village has been closed to eastbound
HIGHER profile publicity looks set to be given to mobile phone mast applications in the wake of public concern. Officers from West Dorset District Council are asking members to consider taking steps to increase public awareness of telecommunications masts
PRINCE Charles gave the royal seal of approval to Dorset's world-famous coast on a whistle-stop tour of the county. The prince praised campaigners who worked successfully to gain World Heritage status for the fossil-rich coast and he stressed that a careful
PEOPLE living in park homes on a Dorchester estate have reacted angrily to a suggestion that travellers and gypsies should be allowed to stay there. Fears that if the Top o' Town car park is opened overnight it will attract travellers led to Dorchester
SEAN O'Driscoll admits he may be forced to "fight fire with fire" when Cherries bid to combat Lincoln City's "unique" tactics on Saturday. City have come in for some heavy stick for their direct style of play this season, with no fewer than four rival
A 64-year-old man was airlifted to safety from cliffs at Lyme Regis on Wednesday after he was spotted waving what appeared to be a white flag. The man had attempted to scale cliffs at Monmouth Beach when he started to fall and became exhausted trying
TWO women struck down by the potentially deadly legionnaires' disease while on a coach tour in Europe have been named as sisters Jean Pengelly and Elsie Shand, who live within yards of each other in Mudeford. Mrs Pengelly, 75, and Mrs Shand, 82, are still
THAT'S the way to do it! Britain's youngest Punch and Judy professor - 12-year-old Lee Redwood, from Bournemouth - is off to perform at London's Covent Garden this weekend. Lee, a pupil at Bournemouth School for Boys, first saw the puppet show on Weymouth
THE FATHER of murdered estate agent Tim Robinson yesterday paid tribute to the 25-year-old as his son's killer was jailed for life. New Forest-born Mr Robinson died after he was stabbed seven times, once through the heart, outside his South London home
FROM the Purbeck Hills to Cranborne Chase and Blackmore Vale to Lyme Bay - almost everyone would agree Dorset's countryside is glorious. But in some corners of the county there are concerns over the appearance of the landscape formally "set aside" by
DAVID Allen pulled open the fader and went into a little DJ patter. Expertly, he linked in and out of the station jingle and introduced a chart hit. It would have been perfect if his mum hadn't then barged in with some orange squash and a Beano, and knocked
Melanie says: I USUALLY try and steer clear of anything to do with self-assembly furniture. That's not to say we don't have any in our house, because like a lot of couples starting out, we have a fair bit. He always reckons putting together the never-ending
A CROWD of over 400 people gathered at Lulworth Cove to watch Prince Charles unveil a plaque celebrating the area's World Heritage Site status. The Prince of Wales arrived by helicopter after an aerial tour of the Jurassic coastline with Professor Denys
A SWANAGE police officer has been nominated for a national award for his outstanding service to the local community. Swanage beat officer Pc Dick Clapp has been nominated for the Police Review Community Police Officer of the Year Award. This annual award
North Dorset 67 Bridport 10 BRIDPORT slumped to a disastrous Dorset and Wilts Division Two South defeat at Gillingham. The Blues, overwhelmed by the pace and thrilling three-quarter moves of their opponents, were swept aside after conceding four tries
MAGPIES hard man Jamie Brown, whose fabulous David Beckham-style special from all of 40 yards sparked off last week's crushing of league leaders Ashford, will be absent when Dorchester hit the FA Trophy trail at The Avenue Stadium tomorrow, kick-off 3pm
WEYMOUTH-based New Look has defied a slump in the High Street to record strong sales figures. The company says the Indian summer had helped sales and it was now expected to post increased half-year profits of around £44 million. This is £6 million higher
SPOOKED staff today launched a plea for an exorcist to rid their historic Dorchester shop of a mischievous ghost. The fearful trio has called in the ghostbusters after becoming convinced the spirit of a dead jewellery maker is to blame for a series of
PUPILS kick-started the day with a big breakfast as part of a good health week. Year One pupils at Holy Trinity Infants' School in Weymouth were treated to a healthy breakfast to help them learn to eat well and stay fit. Headteacher Lyn Darley said: "
STUDENTS learned about new ways to help the environment at an energy fair. Pupils at Royal Manor Arts College on Portland and the college's feeder schools took part in the event, which was organised by Dorset County Council and Weymouth and Portland Borough
"THIS is the day that we come down off cloud nine and realise the fantastic opportunities there are for the Dorset coast," announced chairman of Dorset County Council John Peake as he invited Prince Charles to unveil the special world heritage plaque
THE FATHER of murdered estate agent Tim Robinson yesterday paid tribute to the 25-year-old as his son's killer was jailed for life. New Forest-born Mr Robinson died after he was stabbed seven times, once through the heart, outside his South London home
TOUGH new laws are being demanded to combat the growing risk of a major oil spill wrecking the unique Jurassic coast between Lyme Regis and Charmouth. Such a large-scale pollution incident could devastate the environment and spell financial disaster for
TWO women struck down by the potentially deadly legionnaires' disease while on a coach tour in Europe have been named as sisters Jean Pengelly and Elsie Shand, who live within yards of each other in Mudeford. Mrs Pengelly, 75, and Mrs Shand, 82, are still
BRIGHT sparks in a family electrical business have swapped amperes for champers after striking it rich on the National Lottery. The syndicate of 15 members of the Keeping and Cooper families from Mudeford collected £74,700 after matching five numbers
