Dorset Echo

The Dorset Echo is a daily publication based in Dorset, England. Issued from its editorial offices in Weymouth, the newspaper is released Monday through Saturday and focuses on news relevant to the south, central, and western parts of Dorset. On Saturdays, readers can enjoy an additional lifestyle magazine titled 'Weekend', which is created by the newspaper's own team.

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'Completely unacceptable' - Concerns over number of police officers assaulted

1 day ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Andy Jones

For the year ending 2024, a total of 110 officers sustained an injury from an assault whilst on duty. In total, 340 assaults have been reported since 2022. A total of 89 injuries were also sustained during struggles and scuffles last year with 255 injuries reported over the past three years.
Bins overflowing and rubbish left on Weymouth Harbour

3 days ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Hollie Carr

An environmentalist from the Weymouth and Portland Marine Litter Project visited Weymouth Harbour over the weekend to check on their crab recycling bin station. However, the volunteer was greeted with 'a tsunami of rubbish.' The volunteer said: "I actually thought it was going to be an evening in front of the TV as there wasn't much on Weymouth beach, broken toys, a few cans and bottles including two glass bottles and a small pile of rubbish.
Probate notice published after death of man from Chickerell

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.
Lifesaving charity unveils new emergency response vehicle

3 days ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Hollie Carr

The unveiling (Image: YFW Bloodbikes) Volunteers at a lifesaving charity have unveiled a new emergency response vehicle. The YFW Blood Bike group which serves Dorset and south Somerset have recently received a mega fundraising boost of £25,000 from the Mark Benevolent Fund. The fund has given more than £515,000 to Blood Bike groups across England and Wales since 2018.
Outdoor gym plans to be discussed for Greenhill, Weymouth

3 days ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Hollie Carr

Weymouth Town Council is set to discuss the idea of installing an outdoor gym at Greenhill. This would provide free-to-use gym equipment for both residents and visitors.
Village hall makeover among latest plans decided

3 days ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Trevor Bevins

Langton Herring village hall (Image: Google) LANGTON Herring village hall has been given the go-ahead for 12 solar panels on its roof and a heat pump to the rear of the listed building. The panels, capable of producing 500W of energy, will be fitted to the rear, south-facing roof which the application says should not detract from the traditional character of the building.
Plans progress to turn former Boots store into over 18s gaming centre

3 days ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Hollie Carr

As reported, the unit - which has entrances in St Mary Street and St Thomas Street - is set to be transformed into an arcade for over 18s known as an adult gaming centre in a plan worth more than half a million pounds that will create new jobs. That change of use plan for the building has been approved by Dorset Council, and now another planning application has been made for signs and new shopfronts at the site, which will be known as Trident Casino.
Killer asked son to dig up mother's body in Dorset to try clear his name

4 days ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Diarmuid MacDonagh

Andrew Griggs, 62, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 34-year-old Debbie Griggs, who was three months pregnant with their son. Griggs was convicted of her death in 2019, 20 years after Debbie went missing from their home in Kent. He was brought to justice after a cold case investigation by Kent Police but her body was only found three years later when he revealed where he had hidden her body to their son.
Weymouth Esplanade to close for Armed Forces Day parade

4 days ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Hollie Carr

Weymouth Armed Forces Weekend parade (Image: Geoff Moore) A series of road closures are due to come into place as a big parade lines the streets of Weymouth. The Armed Forces Day parade is returning to the Esplanade on Sunday, June 22. As a result sections of the following roads will be closed: the Esplanade, King Street, Waterloo Place, Dorchester Road. The closures will be in place between 6am and 1pm, with emergency access maintained at all times.
Weymouth Town Council to decide on future of Ironman

4 days ago | dorsetecho.co.uk | Hollie Carr

Weymouth Town Council will decide whether the major triathlon event will return to the town for the next three years at the upcoming Environment and Services Committee meeting. The Ironman 70.3 Weymouth event has been successfully taking place in the town since 2016. In 2020 the council signed a three-year agreement, which expired in 2023 and following this, Dorset Council, Weymouth Town Council and Ironman had one year rolling agreements in place.