BROADOAK country fair has doubled in size and popularity since it began life three years ago. This year the takings were around £8,000 with between 1,500 and 2,000 visitors to the event, which was held at Denhay Farm in the village. The proceeds will
COUNCIL bosses left their desks and suits behind and got their hands dirty in a coastal clean-up. A team of senior managers and directors from Weymouth and Portland Borough Council, including chief executive Tom Grainger, rolled their sleeves up and
DORCHESTER could soon be putting out the flags after a scheme to brighten up a town car park was given the go ahead. Supporters of the Dorchester Business Improvement District bid are hoping to get the project off the ground before formal consultations
A BANDSTAND for Weymouth Concert Brass was the only thing lacking to complete a perfect summer's day picture in Easton Gardens. The band filled Easton Square with the sound of music for Easton Community Fayre which attracted hundreds of visitors who
THE Thomas Hardy Society is searching for a new home in Dorchester because Dorset County Museum needs its office back. Society secretary Mike Nixon said: "The museum is under pressure for space and will need our office so we've got to find somewhere
WEYMOUTH pub band Beaver got the royal seal of approval when Prince Harry turned up at one of their gigs. The prince danced to cover versions of classic rock songs and was was presented with a Beaver T-shirt by the band. The concert was held at Lulworth
A BABY waiting for a liver and bowel transplant will spend her first birthday in hospital. Little Tirion Allen will be one tomorrow but she will spend the day in Southampton General Hospital. Her mother Elinor Allen, of Coppice Court, Broadwey said:
A WEYMOUTH solicitor who fled a cruise after just two nights on board has spoken today of her holiday from hell. Cheryl Cole, 39, and partner John Matthews paid £1,200 for the seven-night Mediterranean voyage on the Thomson Spirit. She expected a dream
PENSIONER John Etherington's solar power system is up and running. The Echo reported on Saturday how Mr Etherington spent over £11,000 on the solar equipment, but was told by suppliers Solar Technik to switch it off after it appeared to overheat. The
