STABBING victim Charlotte Teague has told how she thought she was going to die after being attacked by knifeman Ian Ruby. She said that she Ruby knifed her six times and then stamped on her at a bus stop in Bridport before turning on her pals Kirsty
Energy-savers see the light ENERGY-saving light bulbs and an environmental roadshow helped shed some light on cutting waste in Weymouth. People were able to find out how to reduce waste and save energy and money while helping to conserve Dorset's environment
A BOXING tournament at Weymouth Pavilion on Saturday night was cancelled - because the ring didn't turn up on time. Weymouth Boxing Club bosses had to pull the plug on the event after the lorry bringing the ring got stuck in tailbacks following a crash
A WEYMOUTH pub landlord has brought neighbouring businesses together for Children in Need. Nigel Crabb has gained the support of most of King Street for the Friday-night fundraiser. The Sun Inn is holding a night of music and comedy to raise money
A PORTLAND leisure centre is holding a Crazy Mileathon Challenge for Children in Need. Staff and members at the Heights Leisure Centre are taking part in the all-day fitness event this Friday. The aim is to keep all the Centre's rowing and treadmill
FOUR male nursery nannies in Poundbury are braving hot wax for Children in Need. Gregg Hickmatt, Lee Watts, Ian Parker and Kieren McCarthy will have their legs waxed to raise cash. The men work at Sunny Days nursery and will experience the beauty
FOUR male nursery nannies in Poundbury are braving hot wax for Children in Need. Gregg Hickmatt, Lee Watts, Ian Parker and Kieren McCarthy will have their legs waxed to raise cash. The men all work at Sunny Days nursery and will experience the beauty
A HISTORIAN is trying to trace the next of kin of four Dorset airmen killed during the Second World War. Winston Ramsey, editor-in-chief of military history magazine After The Battle, is working on a book entitled The Battle of France Remembered. He
BOAT owners were today encouraged to light up their vessels for Christmas in Weymouth's Old Harbour. One vessel has already had its official switching on and organisers of the appeal hope it will spark a chain reaction around the harbour. The Harbour
DORSET'S mayors have been travelling round the county serving up meals on wheels. The mayors of Dorchester and Portland and the deputy mayor of Weymouth pitched in as part of National Meals on Wheels Week, delivering dinners to people's homes. More
WESSEX Water, which serves Dorset, has been named the country's top water and sewerage company. It achieved outstanding scores across the board when its performance was assessed by regulator Ofwat. Wessex was the only business to receive the maximum
OLD soldiers and little children were among the large gathering at Dorchester's war memorial to honour those who gave their lives in world conflicts. The occasion captured the dignity and solemnity of Remembrance Sunday as representatives of dozens of
THOUSANDS of people gathered across South and West Dorset to remember fallen war heroes and those who are currently serving. In Weymouth, onlookers watched standard bearers and the mayoral procession take position at the war memorial on The Esplanade
THE owners of Old Wyke Village Stores are stepping down after 20 years. Ellen and Bill James have sold to a couple from Gloucestershire and are helping them settle in. Villager Diana Gill said: "They have provided Wyke Regis with outstanding service
A LIFELINE for Weymouth residents is due to be axed - three days before Christmas. Workers at a service providing crucial support for people with mental health difficulties fear the closure will leave more than 100 residents isolated at the most difficult
BANK manager Cy Cotterill is hoping that two watercolour views of Dorchester will help boost the Children in Need Appeal. The paintings are being put up for sale at the Dorchester branch of the Abbey and every pound they raise will be matched by the
A TWO-ton commemorative stone sculpture which is now at the 33rd Royal Engineers Regiment Bomb Disposal Unit HQ in Essex has further strengthed the link between the regiment and the island. The bravery of the team from the regiment, headed by Captain
EVERYTHING seems sweet about Honeybuns, not just their cakes. Their Naish Farm site in Holwell, near Sherborne, looks a picture perfect sight with buildings painted in pastels and white, old bikes propped up against walls and a converted beehive for the
JUDGING is under way in the Dorset Business Awards after a record number of entries. The annual initiative, now organised by Dorset Business, attracted more than 150 entrants. A shortlist of finalists will be announced before an awards ceremony and
FLOURISHING businesses and a good rapport with local councils will deliver a thriving community for Dorchester. That is the message from Alistair Chisholm, new president of the Dorchester and District Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism. He said
MICK Jenkins believes more competition for places is the key to his side's chances of making the Conference South play-offs this season. Jenkins brought defender Ryan Hill back into his squad after leaving him out for two games and the ex-Terra capped
Dorchester moved into the top half of the Confer-ence South table after an impressive display built on solid defending at Park View Road. The Magpies were forced into a rearguard action from the outset but survived a memorable opening nine-minute spell
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FOOTBALL League status is the Terras' main ambition and on the evidence of this performance they might not be too far away from achieving that feat. In front of a crowd of 2,503 and an audience of millions watching the game live on BBC's Match of the
WEYMOUTH boss Garry Hill was full of mixed emotions yesterday after his Nationwide Conference National side claimed a 2-2 draw against League Two outfit Bury in the first round of the FA Cup. A crowd of 2,503 turned up at the Wessex Stadium and with
