Olympic medal-winning sailors inspire youngsters on Weymouth beach
MEDAL-winning sailors hope to have inspired a generation of future Olympians in Weymouth and Portland by their 2012 heroics.
Come on Weymouth, support your sailing team, urges Team GB
“WE ARE your sailing team, please show your support!”
Meet the team: Paralympic star John Robertson
FRIENDSHIP and more than a decade’s experience is set to give Portland’s Sonar Team the edge in their mission for Queen and country.
Dorset prepares for a lovely jubilee
DORSET will be hanging out the bunting and getting ready to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style.
Show of strength for Olympic Games in test military exercise
A SPECTACULAR display of military might was showcased in Weymouth Bay ahead of the Olympics.
Blaze rips through industrial estate
DOZENS of firefighters tackled a major blaze that ripped through a business on Weymouth’s Granby Ind-ustrial Estate.
Tragedy as Chickerell toddler dies after fall in pond
A TODDLER died after falling into a pond near his home in Chickerell.
Island jig at Sail for Gold
PORTLAND Paralympians triumphed on their final day of racing at the Skandia Sail for Gold regatta with an early boost of silver and gold to Britain’s medal tally.
Election 2010: Sweeping victory for Tory Richard Drax
TORY Richard Drax comprehensively defeated Labour’s Jim Knight in South Dorset.
