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3 days ago | 
dorsetecho.co.uk | Joanna O'Donnell
A probate and trustee notice has been published (Image: NQ) A PROBATE and trustees notice has been published following the death of a man from Chickerell. It is for David Frederick Palmer of Higher End, Chickerell. He died on April 5.
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4 days ago | 
dorsetecho.co.uk | Joanna O'Donnell
The picture above shows Eros unloading outside the Royal Dorset Yacht Club in 1992. It was the final visit by the German flagged vessel. Former Weymouth Harbour Master Peter Tambling told the Echo in 2015 that she had been a regular visitor to the port since 1987, and it was her captain’s last voyage. Mr Tambling said prior to her departure he invited the captain into the club for a farewell drink.
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5 days ago | 
dorsetecho.co.uk | Joanna O'Donnell
The incident is immortalised in this Claud Hider postcard from a photograph he took in 1929. A newspaper report from June 22, 1929, tells how events unfolded. At that time motorists proceeding along the main Axminster- Bridport Road, near Charmouth were startled to encounter a lion roaming along the roadside. Those who could believe the evidence of their eyes stepped on the accelerator and gave the animal a wide berth.
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6 days ago | 
bridportnews.co.uk | Joanna O'Donnell
The incident is immortalised in this Claud Hider postcard from a photograph he took in 1929. A newspaper report from June 22, 1929, tells how events unfolded. At that time motorists proceeding along the main Axminster- Bridport Road, near Charmouth were startled to encounter a lion roaming along the roadside. Those who could believe the evidence of their eyes stepped on the accelerator and gave the animal a wide berth.
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6 days ago | 
bridportnews.co.uk | Joanna O'Donnell
They were given to Robert Speer of the Sanctuary Bookshop in Lyme Regis 10 years ago and are so lovely, it's worth sharing them again. They include images of a country halt, the Cobb at Lyme Regis, Golden Cap and Charmouth, equine transport and various rural settings. Click into the photo gallery above to see the collection of lovely old pictures full-sized. We hope readers have enjoyed seeing these images.
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6 days ago | 
dorsetecho.co.uk | Joanna O'Donnell
Reginald Bosworth Smith had a keen interest in birds and would publish his observations in 'Bird Life and Bird Lore'. He is buried at St Andrew's Church in West Stafford but very few people are aware of him and his fascinating life. His daughter Lady Grogan wrote a book about his life 'The Life of Reginald Bosworth Smith'. In the book, published in 1909, she tells the tale of her father as a schoolboy raiding a raven's nest.
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1 week ago | 
dorsetecho.co.uk | Joanna O'Donnell
This pub in Weymouth was one of England's smallest (Image: Supplied) A PUB in Weymouth situated at the back of a hotel is thought to have been one of England's smallest pubs. The Burdon Tap used to be in Victoria Street, Weymouth opposite the rear of the Burdon Hotel (now the Prince Regent). It was built in the middle of Tilleys Motor Show rooms and motor works. The pub served the chauffeurs, grooms and Tilley’s workmen from that area.
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1 week ago | 
dorsetecho.co.uk | Joanna O'Donnell
The house has predominantly stone walls under a slate roof and it is likely that the oldest parts date back to the late 16th/early 17th century. An early 18th century south west wing was added and latterly a Victorian wing to the north west of the house. The house has seven bedrooms, five bathrooms and four sitting rooms. It has an open stone porch, and a spacious reception hall with a flagstone floor and fireplace.
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1 week ago | 
herefordtimes.com | Joanna O'Donnell
The rare technicoloured bird photographed in Dorset (Image: Simon Bridge) A TECHNICOLOURED wonder of a rare bird has been spotted in Dorset. This European bee-eater was photographed at Durlston Country Park in Swanage by Echo Camera Club member Simon Bridge. The stunning little bird, which has a kaleidoscopic plumage, is only an occasional visitor to the UK and is mostly found in Africa and Asia.
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1 week ago | 
dorsetecho.co.uk | Joanna O'Donnell
The B3390 at Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle will be temporarily shut from June 16 for resurfacing works. It will be shut from the junction with the C79 Southover Lane to a point 40 metres to the south of Sares Wood Road (in both directions), a distance of approximately 1530 metres. It is anticipated that the works will be completed by June 27. The closure order will enable Dorset Council to carry out carriageway maintenance and resurfacing works.
