The village was originally known as ‘Poorstock’ but this was changed to ‘Powerstock‘ when the railway line was built in 1857
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Dorset Echo- 'Pathetic and laughable' - verdict on TIC plea May 22, 2013SHOPKEEPERS in Weymouth have blasted a council request to set up a TIC point.
- UPDATED: Four injured in explosion at holiday park May 21, 2013THREE teenagers were taken to hospital after a gas explosion on a Weymouth campsite.
- Funeral details announced for sailing legend Andrew Simpson May 22, 2013THE funeral of sailing legend Andrew Simpson will be in Sherborne on May 31.
- UPDATED: Police appeal after motorcyclist killed in crash on Dorset road May 22, 2013A MOTORCYCLIST has died in a crash on a country road in Dorset.
- Road closed after crash near Burton Bradstock May 22, 2013THE B3157 is closed after a crash involving a motorbike and a caravan.
- UPDATED: Man found dead at foot of cliffs May 22, 2013THE body of a man has been discovered at the foot of cliffs near Swanage.
- Flying high - Weymouth beach scoops Seaside Award May 22, 2013WEYMOUTH beach is flying the flag after retaining a tourism award.
- The Dorset Echo Jobs Fair is today in Weymouth May 22, 2013EMPLOYERS are at the Dorset Echo Jobs Fair in Weymouth today.
- Olympian helps out with new watersports shop May 22, 2013AN OLYMPIAN has helped a new watersports shop get off to a flying start.
- Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner hails change in crime law May 22, 2013DORSET Police and Crime Commissioner Martyn Underhill has praised changes in the law that means businesses will be recognised as victims of crime.
- MP OLIVER LETWIN COLUMN: Brewery Square creating a new 'new buzz' in Dorchester May 22, 2013I NOTICE that a clutch of new restaurants has arrived at Brewery Square in Dorchester.
- Council takes action to combat dog fouling in Dorchester May 22, 2013NEW BINS have been installed at a Dorchester beauty spot that has been plagued by dog mess.
- Fundraiser's walk in memory of Weymouth toddler May 22, 2013A KINDHEARTED fundraiser will walk miles to raise awareness for a rare condition that claimed the life of a Weymouth toddler.
- Dorchester breast cancer expert backs Angelina Jolie May 22, 2013A BREAST cancer expert based in Dorchester has spoken out in support of Hollywood star Angeline Jolie’s decision to have a double mastectomy.
- Former music teacher denies indecent assault on young boy May 22, 2013A FORMER music teacher has told a jury he did not indecently assault a young boy.
- Sir David Attenborough study shows series of extinct wildlife species in Dorset May 22, 2013A STUDY launched by Sir David Attenborough shows that wildlife species in Dorset have become extinct over recent decades.
- Proud Lulworth commando back from warzone May 22, 2013COMMANDO Jason Osmond marched with comrades on a homecoming parade after a historic tour of duty in Afghanistan.
- Vote for your favourite charity May 22, 2013A COMPANY that wants to help local charities is appealing for nominations.
- Wildflower walk in the meadows May 22, 2013A guided Wildflower Walk through Lorton Meadows will take place on June 15 between 2pm and 4pm. Admission is £1 per person. For information, call 01305 816546.
- Photograph wildlife for fun May 22, 2013A Wildlife Photography Fun Day will take place on Monday, May 27 between 12pm and 3pm at the Chesil Beach Centre.
- 'Pathetic and laughable' - verdict on TIC plea May 22, 2013
- Bridport News
- Road closed after crash near Burton Bradstock May 22, 2013THE B3157 is closed after a crash involving a motorbike and a caravan.
- Bridport roadshow to find foster carers May 17, 2013An appeal has gone out to West Dorset families and people who could take in children in need as foster carers.
- Lightning response at Bridport brewery May 17, 2013Staff at a Bridport brewery had to evacuate this afternoon after a lightning strike.
- Top chefs on the menu for Bridport Food Festival May 17, 2013Celebrity chefs will be cooking up a storm at the Bridport Food Festival from June 9 to 16.
- Charmouth to go to the polls in parish election May 17, 2013Charmouth will have the chance to elect six new local councillors next month.
- Bridport's new mayor backs town's young people May 17, 2013BRIDPORT’S new mayor Maggie Ray says she is honoured to be representing the town in her new role.
- Julian Fellowes comes to Bridport to spill the beans on Downton Abbey May 16, 2013DOWNTON Abbey fans need not wait until the return of the series in the autumn for news of the Crawley family.
- Concern growing for pedestrians in Lyme Regis May 16, 2013SOMEONE needs to get hurt on Lyme’s congested roads before Dorset County Council takes any notice.
- Bridport policeman praised in West Bay drug arrests May 15, 2013BRIDPORT Police Inspector Mike Darby said the message after drugs arrests in West Bay at the weekend was there was no place to hide for people dealing in drugs.
- Bridport dads set off for 950-mile cycle ride May 15, 2013Simon holland sending in group pic Monday overnight Jogle pic A GROUP of Salway Ash dads set off yesterday (15th) to cycle nearly 1000 miles to raise money for charity.
- Road closed after crash near Burton Bradstock May 22, 2013
- Bournemouth Echo
- Dorset Way crash-motorcyclist taken to hospital May 22, 2013A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital this evening after a collision with a car at the Mannings Heath roundabout in Poole.
- UPDATED: Cliff-top flat block sealed off after pensioner plunges to his death May 22, 2013Police have launched an investigation after a pensioner died of head injuries at one of Bournemouth's highest block of flats.
- VIDEO: Man tasered after knife-point attack on couple in car May 22, 2013ARMED police used a taser gun to subdue a car-jacking suspect after a couple were terrorised at knifepoint in West Howe yesterday.
- Man's body found at foot of Old Harry May 22, 2013THE body of a man has been discovered at the foot of cliffs near Swanage.
- Motorcyclist killed on crash on B3078 May 22, 2013A 59-year-old motorcyclist from Hampshire died on Tuesday evening after a collision on the B3078 in Dorset.
- Hundreds expected to join weekend bike tribute to Jade Clark May 22, 2013A group of bikers is gathering for a ride into Ringwood in memory of Jade Clark this Sunday.
- Do you recognise man wanted in late-night knife attack? May 22, 2013A 20-year-old man was robbed at knifepoint by three men in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens.
- Jailed: drunken attacker who subjected girlfriend to terrifying ordeal May 22, 2013AN alcohol-fuelled attacker who held his petrified partner hostage after breaking into her home has been jailed for 18 months.
- Council plans new primary school for Bournemouth May 22, 2013BOURNEMOUTH could get a new primary school by September 2014 to help meet the high demand for places.
- Revealed: the State of Nature in Dorset May 22, 2013Tree sparrows, wild asparagus and the fan mussel are almost extinct in Dorset, a shocking new report into the State of Nature in Britain has revealed.
- Dorset Way crash-motorcyclist taken to hospital May 22, 2013
- BBC Dorset
- Canister explosion at campsiteThree students are injured in a gas explosion at a holiday park.
- Home town funeral for Olympic sailorOlympic sailing champion Andrew Simpson's funeral will be held in Sherborne, the Royal Yachting Association confirms.
- Jury considers footballers' verdictA jury retires to consider its verdict in the trial of a Bournemouth footballer and three of his former Brighton team-mates accused of sexual assault.
- Biker killed in B3081 collisionA motorcyclist dies in a crash with a van on the B3081 at Horton near Wimborne.
- Fifty-five beaches meet new rulesFifty five beaches in England meet tough new EU standards on water quality to achieve Blue Flag awards.
- Girl, 12, falls off coastal pathA 12-year-old girl is rescued after she slipped and fell off a coastal path near Dancing Ledge near Swanage.
- VIDEO: Time-lapse of Imax cinema demolitionThe end of one of the UK's 'most hated' buildings
- Squirrel haven's half century markedHow an island went from being once "off limits"
- Bournemouth post £3.4m loss for 2012Championship-bound AFC Bournemouth report a loss of £3.4m for the financial year ending July 2012.
- Canister explosion at campsite
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