Alexandra Cook
Dorset Echo
United Kingdom
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Twenty years of keeping watch: We look back at the courageous work of Portland Bill Coastwatch volunteers
As the National Coastwatch Institution at Portland Bill celebrates its 20th year surveying our coastline and helping to save lives against all… → Read More
C’Siders support group hosts party to support Breast Cancer Care
A cancer support group went pink in aid of breast cancer at a fundraising party. → Read More
Record breakers pedalled for their parish in national Ride and Stride event
Keen cathedral cyclists pedalled their way around the parish in a record breaking Ride and Stride event. → Read More
Greyhound puppies left 'traumatised' after being stolen in break-in
A relieved greyhound trainer is overjoyed to be reunited with her two puppies after they were stolen from her garden during a night-time break… → Read More
SAVE OUR SERVICES: Campaigners prepare to take Dorset CCG to judicial review over alleged unlawful decisions
Campaigners are preparing to take the Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group to judicial review over alleged unlawful decisions on the county’s… → Read More
Family appeal as dog's leg amputated after vicious attack
A beloved family dog had to have its leg amputated after it was viciously attacked by another dog on Weymouth seafront. → Read More
Portland centenarian celebrated her 100th birthday with a disco
A Portland centenarian celebrated her 100th birthday with more than 40 cards from friends and family. → Read More
Volunteers wanted to shape the future of Dorset’s health care
You could help shape the future of Dorset’s health care by becoming a hospital research volunteer. → Read More
Professor Adele Ladkin will discuss business after Brexit at networking breakfast
With uncertainty over the outcome of Brexit negotiations, both local and national employers are voicing real concerns about our future. → Read More
Tattoo parlour challenging council over ‘retrospective planning approval’ for mural
The owner of a tattoo parlour is challenging a council for demanding “retrospective planning approval” for a mural painted on the shop… → Read More
Service marks two decades helping residents with chronic leg ulcers
DORSET has one of the highest numbers of leg ulcers in the country, and yet just 20 years ago, there was no specialist service to tackle the… → Read More
Steven Best charged with attempted murder on Portland appeared in court
Steven John Best, 48 and from Portland, appeared before Salisbury Magistrates Court yesterday afternoon. → Read More
Dorset Police receive important information about on-going Weymouth drug investigations thanks to Westham Community Group poster scheme
Police have received important information about drug dealing and drug abuse in Weymouth after a new reporting initiative for residents was… → Read More
Portland sports club repays community for support
The Royal Manor of Portland Athletics Club thanked the community for its support at a skittles social evening. → Read More
Weymouth couple celebrate 60 years of marriage with a royal recognition
A HAPPY couple rang in 60 years of marriage with a family celebration and a card from the Queen. → Read More
Dorset engineer claims first prize for revolutionary green transport scheme
A graduate civil engineer who grew up in Dorset has achieved national recognition for a revolutionary transport model. → Read More
The RNLI is seeking new volunteers
DO you have what it takes to save lives at sea? → Read More
TV star Valerie Singleton backs Dorset Mind charity
A former Blue Peter presenter has backed a campaign to improve mental health services in West Dorset. → Read More
Community orchard was dedicated in the name of a much-loved Littlemoor champion Jan Hinton
Community spirit was alive over the weekend as an orchard was dedicated in the name of a much-loved Littlemoor champion. → Read More
Engine failure and people in the breakwater meant a busy day for coastguard and lifeboat teams
Coastguards and lifeboat volunteers had a busy day on patrol yesterday. → Read More