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The Purbeck Valley Folk Festival gets under way in Dorset
The Purbeck Valley Folk Festival is about to get under way. The family-friendly festival will take place from Thursday, August 14, at 12pm, to Sunday, August 17, at 12pm. Set on Purbeck Valley ...
15 pictures of nights out in Weymouth back in 2009
Once again we're turning back the clock to 2009 to 15 photos that were first published in the Dorset Echo on August 10, 2009. Click into the photo gallery above to see these pictures full-sized. These ...
Church Street in Upwey to close for essential repairs
Church Street in Upwey, Weymouth, will be closed for essential repairs from the Dorset Council Highways Maintenance Team. The closure will be in force for 24 hours a day from Monday, September 15 and ...
Life-sized dinosaur street show coming to Dorset
A quirky piece of street theatre is coming to Dorset. The Iguanodon Restaurant, presented by arts company Emerald Ant and Blandford Town Museum, will be at the museum on Saturday, September 6. This ...
Reporter visits Dorset Sunflower Trail at Maiden Castle Farm
There is something undeniably magical about stepping into a golden sea of sunflowers no matter what age you are ...
RSPCA West Dorset gala day to be held in Dorchester
The RSPCA West Dorset Branch is organising the event at Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester, on Sunday, August 17, from 11am to 3pm. The event aims to raise funds for the care of animals across ...
The Telegraph slams the 'cursed' new series of MasterChef
John Torode and Gregg Wallace, were sacked from the show following an inquiry into allegations against Wallace.
Justin Rose hunts Tommy Fleetwood’s lead at FedEx St Jude Championship
Tommy Fleetwood will head into the final round of the FedEx St Jude Championship with a one-shot lead as he continues the hunt for his first Tour title. Fleetwood fired a one-under 69 in the third ...
Dorset Premier League opening day 2025 round-up
THE Dorset Premier was back with a bang as 37 goals were scored in nine matches over the weekend. Topping the bill this week was Weymouth-based Balti Sports. Marco Notts side ran rampant over ...
‘We need traffic limits on Weymouth harbourside’
We had visitors over the weekend and Saturday lunchtime we went to Custom House Quay as we had tickets to view the visiting Santa Maria Galleon.
Europe stresses Ukraine support ahead of Trump-Putin summit
In a joint statement they said ‘meaningful negotiations can only take place in the context of a ceasefire or reduction of hostilities’.
The cheapest places to park in Weymouth in summer 2025
Cheap parking can be hard to come by these days, and with the summer holidays on the way everyone is looking to save a penny on a trip to ...