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Swans appeal to public to assist in plans for 3G pitch
Swanage Town and Herston FC are appealing for the public’s help as they aim to transform their home ground at Days Park with a new 3G pitch.
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Tributes paid to much-loved Portland figure
Tributes have been paid to a long-serving councillor and former mayor of Portland who has been described as 'loved and well respected'
Road closed due to incident on main road
Emergency services are currently attending a ‘medical incident’ near Broadwey
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Big-name radio host visiting Weymouth ahead of Comic Relief challenge
A big-name radio host is set to visit Weymouth as he embarks on a mega cycling challenge for Comic Relief
Road partly closed following crash
There has been a crash on the A35 causing delays to traffic
Roads closed as more rain hits county
Roads remain closed due to flooding following days as more heavy rain pours across Dorset
The Voice UK star dies aged 36 just 8 weeks after cancer diagnosis
Dean Franklin competed on The Voice UK back in 2016 and has died at the age of 36 after a cancer diagnosis
Aldi perfume dupes return with savings up to 95 per cent off Paco Rabanne and Lancôme
Aldi is bringing back its cult-favourite Lacura fragrance range for Valentine’s Day – and shoppers could save more than £100 compared to designer brands.
'Heartbeat' of The Pogues and drummer Andrew Ranken has died aged 72, band confirms
'Heartbeat' of the The Pogues and drummer Andrew Ranken has died at the age of 72, the band has confirmed in a statement
Notice published after death of Dorset woman
A probate and trustees notice has been published following the death of a woman with addresses in both Weymouth and Dorchester
Send your loved one a free message for Valentine's Day through the Echo
Tell that special someone how you feel this Valentine’s Day. Send your romantic message to the Echo and we’ll share your declarations of love in our Valentine’s coverage
Dorset museum unveils adventure-themed activities for February half-term
Enjoy half term family fun at The Tank Museum, Bovington, with scavenger hunts, coding robots, and indoor activities. Annual passes and discounts available.
First in new series of museum 'teas and talks' to focus on Royal visit
Weymouth Museum is running a new series of afternoon teas and talks at the Centenary Club, starting with ‘The Royal Visit that Went Wrong’.
Lord-Lieutenant appointed as patron of vital group
Lord-Lieutenant Michael Dooley named Patron of Age UK North, South & West Dorset, supporting over 3,500 older people yearly across the county.
Dorchester solicitors warn of rapidly approaching inheritance tax deadline
Business owners urged to review inheritance tax plans as Business Property Relief changes from April 2026. New £2.5m threshold for 100% IHT relief.
Bingo night to raise funds for homelessness cause
Enjoy a fun bingo night at The Admiral Hardy, Weymouth, on March 4 and help raise money for homelessness charity Julian House.
Beach to close for major works
Weymouth Beach will be closed next week for annual works to prepare it for the summer
Warning as traffic lights to be in place on main route
Temporary traffic lights will be in place tomorrow along a main stretch of road as works are carried out
New treatment works to protect waters of The Fleet
WATER quality at the Fleet will be better protected from this year with work expected to be competed on an new underground waste water treatment plant for the Moonfleet Hotel.
Councillor who resigned after six months says: 'It's not the place for a man like me'
A former Portland councillor has taken a swipe at authorities as he bows out of his role