Picture by Mike McDaid
The common lizard is a small reptile averaging about 13cm in length. They are still widespread throughout much of Britain, living in grassland, heaths, sandy areas and moors and as here on Portland, amongst the rocks.
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Dorset Echo- 'A step too far': Young pupils to transfer to different campus in 11 weeks - and no transport has yet been arranged June 27, 2017Plans to transfer young pupils to another campus have been labelled a 'a step too far' - as it emerges that no transport arrangements have yet been made.
- WATCH: Trader left feeling 'violated' after café break-in June 27, 2017A trader has been left feeling “violated” after her new café on Weymouth beach was broken into.
- UPDATE: Six people examined by paramedics after Portland crash June 27, 2017A ROAD is blocked on Portland following a road traffic collision.
- 'Prolific' burglar jailed for more than six years June 27, 2017A prolific burglar has been jailed for more than six years following a string of offences in Weymouth. Jamie Spencer, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to three charges of burglary relating to offences on Dorchester Road on March 9 and on Brackendown Avenue on March 13, as well as a burglary in Yeovil. The 44-year-old also asked for a further 13 burglary of […]
- See who's been in the dock at Weymouth Magistrates Court - published Tuesday, June 27 June 27, 2017WEYMOUTH
- UPDATED WITH PICTURES: 'The results could have been catastrophic had someone been sat under the cliffs when this fall occurred' June 27, 2017Coastguards are once again warning members of the public of the dangers of sitting below cliffs, following another cliff fall in West Bay.
- "Opportunities" for future of harbour set to be discussed June 27, 2017The future ownership and management of Weymouth harbour are set to be discussed, as town chiefs stress the importance of a ‘long-term plan’.
- 'Scurrilous': Dorset MP condemns cyber-attack June 27, 2017A Dorset MP has condemned the “scurrilous” cyber-attack on Westminster.
- Stepping up the fight against crime...with drones June 27, 2017Drones will now be routinely used across the county in a bid to step up the fight against crime.
- 'A glimpse of the future': National Medical Director of NHS praises Dorset healthcare June 27, 2017The National Medical Director of the NHS said Dorset healthcare is a 'glimpse of the future' and has praised its professionals.
- Who remembers this traditional sweet shop? June 27, 2017Lucinda Osmond has written a memoir about her experience of growing up in the family business of Osmond’s Tobacconist & Confectioner, cards and gifts, which used to be at 51 South Street, Dorchester. It was run by Judith and Clive Osmond.
- Officers investigating links between three church burglaries June 27, 2017Officers investigating three church burglaries are looking into links between the raids.
- WITH PICTURES: Firefighters tackle fire at Wessex Water plant June 27, 2017Firefighters were alerted to a fire in Swanage yesterday afternoon.
- Letters: Please help our nurses June 27, 2017IT’S NOT often that nursing staff working on the frontline in our hospitals, GP surgeries and care homes feel the need to get involved in politics.
- Letters: Failing our future June 27, 2017GOOD to see that your correspondent Mr Moreton believes exiting the EU is “really very simple”, being something which will come as a complete surprise to those trying to sort out the disastrous vote on both sides of the channel.
- Ten tonnes of pig swill spills onto a dual carriageway June 27, 2017Ten tonnes of pig swill spilled out onto a dual carriageway at Winterborne Whitechurch on Monday night (June 26).
- Missing 44-year-old found safe and well in Weymouth June 27, 2017A 44-year-old man who went missing from Birmingham has been found safe and well in Dorset.
- Printing power: Company saves jobs after taking over arm of long-established Weyprint June 27, 2017A printing company has saved jobs after taking over the arm of the long-established Weyprint, a printing business based in Weymouth.
- 'We are both looking back in gratitude and forward with resolve': Dorset abbey celebrates its 14th century heritage June 27, 2017A 14th century Dorset abbey will celebrate its heritage in recognition of St Benedict’s day.
- Party games and pork roll as community bond at family fun day June 27, 2017FAMILIES bonded over party games and pork rolls at a church community fun day.
- 'A step too far': Young pupils to transfer to different campus in 11 weeks - and no transport has yet been arranged June 27, 2017
- Bridport News
- Let Bridport youngsters help you to help themselves June 27, 2017THERE'S a Project to help youngsters set up a new home - to go skating.
- West Dorset pupils gain an edge June 27, 2017CHILDREN at Burton Bradstock Primary School are determined to gain an ‘edge’ over others - and it's already paid off.
- Reckon you could beat a bathtub in a fair race? Lyme firemen challenge you to try June 27, 2017THE all-conquering Dorset Fire and Rescue bathtub race crew have thrown down the gauntlet to other competitors in this year’s popular Lifeboat Week event in Lyme Regis.
- Can you capture the mood of the sea? June 27, 2017A NATIONAL maritime charity is on the hunt for the UK’s ultimate sea view.
- BREXIT FEARS: Dorset could face major healthcare problem in wake of EU discussions June 26, 2017Concerns have been raised that Dorset could be faced with a major healthcare problem in the wake of Brexit negotiations.
- Witness appeal following crash involving two vans and a motorbike June 26, 2017OFFICERS are appealing for witnesses following a three-vehicle crash which left a motorcyclist with serious injuries.
- Happy Birthday! Youth music charity set to celebrate 10 years of success June 26, 2017A MUSIC charity will mark 10 years of helping young people be more creative at its birthday party this weekend.
- RNLI called out to teenagers "in difficulty" with inflatable ring near Lyme Regis June 26, 2017LIFEBOAT volunteers were called to help three teenagers in difficulty near Lyme Regis.
- Twin hobbies of art and wildlife fulfill the life of a Lyme artist June 24, 2017WEST Dorset residents can see her work in Lyme Regis but now much wider audience can see wildlife artist Emma Bowring's work.
- It's out new, get your copy today! June 22, 2017Another week, another great Bridport News
- Let Bridport youngsters help you to help themselves June 27, 2017
- Bournemouth Echo
- ‘Close Poole Hospital’s A&E and more people will die’, fears councillor June 27, 2017MORE people will die waiting for ambulances if controversial plans to close Poole Hospital’s A&E are given the green light, a leading Poole councillor fears.
- UPDATE: 'Shredder' starts blaze in office - but workers didn't hear alarm sounding June 27, 2017FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze at a flat above Coral bookmakers in Westbourne.
- “Similar type of cladding” to Grenfell Tower is found at student complex June 27, 2017CLADDING similar to that which fuelled the devastating fire at London’s Grenfell Tower claiming the lives of at least 79 residents has been found at a student complex in Bournemouth.
- UPDATE: Petrol station reopens after wedged in lorry is removed June 27, 2017A LORRY driver was left a little embarrassed after he wedged his truck into a petrol station, severely damaging the roof.
- Conman stole £5k from man in his 80s after posing as police officer with fraud squad June 27, 2017RESIDENTS have been urged to keep an eye on their neighbours after a conman posed as a police officer to steal £5,000 from a Southbourne pensioner.
- ‘Why can’t girls wear shorts to school in summer?’: Nine-year-old’s letter to principal ends in victory June 27, 2017GIRLS at a school in Bournemouth are now allowed to wear shorts like their male classmates, thanks to a campaign by a nine-year-old pupil.
- Police want to use sweet smells in cells to calm inmates June 27, 2017SWEET-SMELLING fragrances could be used in Dorset's custody suites to help calm people who have been arrested.
- "You'll be sorry you messed with me": Woman guilty of threatening neighbour during parking row after PI takes on case June 27, 2017A WOMAN has been found guilty of threatening her neighbour after the victim called in a private investigator.
- Car trader sold ‘dangerous’ Alfa Romeo to family after misleading them over vehicle June 27, 2017A CAR trader has been prosecuted for selling an unsafe vehicle as a family car.
- Driver arrested after car crashes through the middle of roundabout June 27, 2017POLICE arrested an alleged drink driver after a car crashed through the middle of a roundabout.
- ‘Close Poole Hospital’s A&E and more people will die’, fears councillor June 27, 2017
- BBC Dorset
- Melbury Abbas HGV jam one-way plan 'is madness'The narrow road gets blocked on "a weekly, sometimes daily basis" when HGVs meet oncoming vehicles.
- 'Seaweed build-up' causing Poole Harbour stinkWessex Water said there had been no sewage discharges or pollution events in the area.
- West Dorset land search delays 'ruining lives'Property buyers are waiting, on average, nine weeks for land search requests to be completed.
- Purbeck among 'worst' for broadbandThe slowest speeds in the UK are experienced in three Scottish local authority areas, Which? says.
- BMA chief: NHS is 'running on fumes'One of Britain's most senior doctors claims ministers are "picking the pockets" of NHS staff.
- 'Children' among 18 'illegal immigrants' found at Poole PortThe Home Office says seven of them will be referred to social services to have their ages assessed.
- 'Fermented' pig feed shuts roadSpecialist equipment was used to clear the "greasy" non-hazardous waste from the road, police said.
- Hampshire v Somerset: Visitors' progress stalled by rain at the Ageas BowlSomerset's progress stalls as only 13 overs are played on day two of their County Championship match against Hampshire.
- Melbury Abbas HGV jam one-way plan 'is madness'
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