Dorchester RFC produced a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback to snatch a dramatic 27–25 victory over league leaders Bridport with the final play of the match, climbing the table in the process. The hosts made their intentions clear from the outset, using their powerful pack to drive Dorchester backwards. Early pressure paid off with a try from a line-out in the right ...
Olympic windsurfing star Emma Wilson has received a major lift ahead of her winter training programme thanks to new support from Weymouth independent bike shop Camber Cycle Works. Wilson, a double Olympic bronze medallist from Paris 2024 and Tokyo 2020, is now officially sponsored by the St Thomas Street retailer. As part of the partnership, the shop has equipped her ...
The 50th annual Chesil Championships shore angling match took place on Sunday, November 9, marking a major milestone for one of Dorset’s longest-running fishing competitions. Despite battling strong winds and heavy overnight showers, dedicated anglers turned out along the stretch of coastline from West Bexington car park to the Dragon’s Teeth at Abbotsbury. The challenging conditions didn’t stop a variety ...
A planned £9 million state-of-the-art training base for Britain’s Olympic sailing squad on Portland has been officially abandoned. The British Sailing Team, which has long been based at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA), unveiled proposals in 2023 for a new Performance and Innovation Centre. The plans received full planning permission last year and were expected to build ...