Updated: Search called off for missing fishermen
THE search for the remaining crewmembers from the Purbeck Isle fishing boat has been called off, it has been announced.
View ArticleUPDATED: Wreck found off Portland.
The wreck of the Purbeck Isle has been found off Portland.
View ArticleUpdated: Body found is missing Purbeck Isle skipper
A BODY recovered from the sea off Portland has been identified as the skipper of the Purbeck Isle fishing boat, David McFarlane.
View ArticlePurbeck Isle tragedy: Sign our book of condolence
THE Dorset Echo has opened a book of condolence for the crew of the fishing boat Purbeck Isle.
View ArticlePURBECK ISLE TRAGEDY: Weymouth and Portland community mourns loss of three...
THE Weymouth and Portland community is in mourning as it comes to terms with the loss of three fishermen in the worst local marine tragedy of recent times.
View ArticlePURBECK ISLE TRAGEDY: Floral tributes line Weymouth harbour
POIGNANT floral tributes have been left on Weymouth harbourside as people pay their respects and struggle to come to terms with the Purbeck Isle tragedy.
View ArticlePURBECK ISLE TRAGEDY: Tributes paid to skipper David McFarlane
FAMILY and friends paid tribute to a hard working Weymouth fisherman and loving family man who was a “legend and a role model who was always smiling”.
View ArticlePurbeck Isle tragedy: Call is made to save Portland coastguard helicopter...
RENEWED calls to save Portland Coastguard are being made after its involvement in the search for the Purbeck Isle fishermen.
View ArticleSwanage FC celebrates sponsorship deal
A junior football team from Swanage is celebrating after receiving a new sponsor for the season.
View ArticleDistrict council economy chief defends Purbeck pay
A recent study that concluded Purbeck workers are paid among the lowest annual salaries in the south west has been criticised by the district’s economy chief.
View ArticleAnimal lovers are invited along to illustrated talk about birds
ANIMAL lovers are invited to the next meeting of the Isle of Purbeck group for the Dorset Wildlife Trust tomorrow evening at 7.30pm.
View ArticleKind-hearted schoolchildren donate to town's most vulnerable residents
CHILDREN from Swanage Primary School held a baking competition to raise £165 for the town’s most vulnerable residents.
View ArticleReceive updates on trends in crime and incidents in Dorset with new police...
A NEW community messaging scheme informing Dorset residents about trends in crime and incidents has been launched.
View ArticleJumble sale at Wareham Royal British Legion Club
A jumble sale is being held at Wareham Royal British Legion Club, on St. John’s Hill, on Saturday, November 8.
View ArticleChristmas crafts and games in Wool later this month
A Christmas Fayre is being hosted at The D’Uberville Centre, on Collier’s Lane, on Saturday, November 29, from 2pm to 4pm.
View ArticleFancy a laugh? Swanage School is having a comedy fundraiser
AN improvised comedy night is being held at the Swanage School on Thursday, November 20.
View ArticleFind festive trees, holly wreaths and gifts for all the family at Christmas...
A CHRISTMAS Market is being held at Putlake Farm, on the High Street, on Saturday, December 13.
View ArticleFind out who won the first-ever Purbeck Marathon photo competition
The winners of this year’s inaugural Purbeck Marathon photographic competition have been confirmed.
View ArticleForest Forge Theatre Company's 'Leaves on a Line' set for Swanage
Swanage's Mowlem Theatre presents Forest Forge Theatre company’s production of Leaves on a Line during April.
View ArticleExcitement building for first Swanage Fish Festival
SWANAGE is gearing up for its first ever fish festival, which takes place at the weekend.
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