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Photographer captures rare sight of four seals in Dorset Harbour
23+ hour, 1+ min ago (176+ words) Martin Shaw, who posted the image in the Daily Echo's Camera Club group on Facebook, noticed the seals all laying out together on the shore on Wednesday evening, September 9. He said: "There were three harbour seals and a larger grey…...
Free sports festival gives residents chance to try new activities
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (207+ words) A new sports festival is giving people the chance to try something different. The Marsh Sports Festival, taking place in Weymouth, brings together around 12 community sports clubs for a free event. Open to both adults and kids, the event offers…...
Volunteers invited to help keep Weymouth beauty spot litter-free
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (234+ words) Residents are being invited to help spruce up two of Weymouth's best-loved outdoor spaces by taking part in a community litter pick this weekend. The event will focus on Sandsfoot Castle Gardens and the Rodwell Trail and is taking place…...
Weymouth u3a invites residents to discover new hobbies and friendships
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (385+ words) People looking to try a new hobby, learn a new skill or simply meet new friends are being invited to a special group fayre hosted by Weymouth and Portland u3a later this month. The event will take place at St Aldhelm's…...
Meet the artist behind new community mural at celebration event
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (255+ words) Residents are being invited to celebrate a striking new mural that has brightened up part of Weymouth. The artwork, located at the bottom of Rylands Lane, Wyke Regis, near the Rodwell Trail, has already attracted attention from walkers, cyclists and…...
New members invited to join friendly community choir
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (236+ words) People looking to make new friends, improve their wellbeing and enjoy the benefits of singing are being invited to join a welcoming community choir in Dorchester. Dorset Local Vocals is encouraging new members to come along to its weekly sessions…...
How a Dorset family firm became one of the south west's biggest food success stories
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (396+ words) Hunt's Food Group is an independent food and drink wholesaler based in Sherborne, supplying pubs, restaurants, care homes, schools, and convenience stores across the South West. Built on genuine local knowledge and a hands-on approach to service, the company has…...
Multi-million-pound conservation project completed at Corfe Castle
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (446+ words) A £2m conservation project has been completed at Corfe Castle, securing the future of the iconic Dorset ruin. The three-year scheme, led by the National Trust, focused on stabilising the structure and protecting it against the effects of climate change, with…...
PICTURES: Crowds flock to spectacular show
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (473+ words) Thousands of people have marvelled at the scale Dorset County Show as organisers celebrate another year of success. The weekend long event concluded for another year on Sunday, as crowds flocked to Dorchester Showground for two days of thrilling performances,…...
IN PICTURES - Dorset County Show thrills crowds
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (82+ words) A fantastic weekend at Dorset County Show continues today. Crowds flocked to the showground yesterday to enjoy monster trucks, stunt horses, and headline music on a sunny Saturday. Monster truck fans were treated to a car-crushing display from Big Pete…...