Olympics: Portland's sailors Luke Patience and Stuart Bithell ‘having a ball'
PORTLAND’S sailors Luke Patience and Stuart Bithell are ‘having an absolute ball’ at their first Olympics.
View ArticleOlympics: Weymouth's Nick Dempsey and Bryony Shaw in windsurfing showdowns
TEAM GB’s medal hopes continue today with Weymouth's Nick Dempsey and Bryony Shaw in the RS:X Windsurfing showdowns.
View ArticleSafety first message
A FIRE Engine parked on Weymouth Esplanade is proving to be a hit with excited youngsters.
View ArticleTalented twosome given chance to shine at Weymouth Pavilion
A BLIND guitar player and talented young singer got to perform to crowds at Weymouth Pavilion thanks to the Dorset Echo.
View ArticleDanceroom Spectroscopy wows audiences at Weymouth Pavilion
VIEWERS became part of the artwork in an experiment fusing science and music.
View Article2012 LEGACY: Sports Festival and What's On Guide for this week
A FESTIVAL of sport is being launched on Weymouth beach to mark the first anniversary of the Olympics.
View Article2012 LEGACY: Weymouth and Portland community boosted by £177million after...
THIS weekend marks the first anniversary of the opening of the 2012 Olympics – which included the sailing events off Weymouth and Portland.
View Article2012 Legacy: We’ve still got more to do
‘THERE is more to be done in Dorset to continue the Olympic legacy’ says the sector council for active leisure, learning and well-being.
View Article2012 Legacy: New generation of sailors can expect bright future
SIR Ben Ainslie, a three-time Olympic Sailing gold medallist, said the new generation of sailors ‘have a bright future’ thanks to new facilities in the borough.
View Article2012 Legacy: Young athletes in need of facilities to progress
SOME sport leaders have blasted the lack of Olympic legacy for athletics in the borough.
View Article2012 Legacy: Sports boom after Olympic Games
HUNDREDS of people in Dorset have been inspired to get active in the year following the Olympic and Paralympic Sailing events.
View Article2012 Legacy: Traders - we're already enjoying a busier summer than last year
TRADERS from across the town have reported increased business this summer compared to last year.
View Article2012 Legacy: tourism boost not entirely down to Olympics, say traders
TRADERS said that tourism is up this year but that the boost may be down to the recent heatwave and Condor’s return as much as the Olympics.
View ArticleFox-Pitt reflects on unique 2012 experience one year on from Olympics
DORSET'S William Fox-Pitt has reflected on the emotional memories of London 2012 – one year on from the Olympic Games.
View Article2012 Legacy: mixed reactions from traders over Olympic effect one year on
OPINION is split over the Olympic legacy and long term benefits for businesses in the area.
View Article2012 Legacy: Weymouth more attractive to businesses since Games, say councillors
COUNCILLORS say the Olympic legacy is giving a boost to businesses and traders in the borough.
View Article2012 LEGACY: Transport pros and cons following the Olympic games
TENS of millions of pounds were spent on transport projects in the build up to the Olympics in Weymouth and Portland.
View ArticleDouble trap ace Peter Wilson relives golden shot
PETER Wilson announced himself to the world when he nailed his last pair of targets to claim Olympic double trap gold at the Royal Artillery Barracks.
View ArticleAinslie: Golden memories I will never forget
SAILING legend Sir Ben Ainslie took a trip down memory lane to reflect on London 2012 and said: “Just to be part of it all was a huge honour.”
View ArticlePercy hit hard by Simpson's death
IAIN Percy has admitted it has been hard to return to action after the death of his team-mate and friend Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson.
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