Weymouth
FLAGS REMOVED AT DAWN: Weymouth erupts in anger as controversial Union Flags taken down
Controversial Union Flags which had appeared around Weymouth were removed by Dorset Council at around 6am this morning — sparking an immediate public backlash. The removal has prompted a heated reaction online, with more than 100 comments appearing in less than an hour, many condemning the council’s decision. The flags had become the centre of […]
Dorset Council Sparks Outrage Over Black Dog Seating Row
A Weymouth pub says it could lose more than four hours of its existing outside seating hours following an objection from Dorset Council Highways. The Black Dog on St Mary Street has publicly raised concerns over the future of its pavement seating after submitting an application to renew its existing pavement licence. According to the […]
Final Weymouth summer fireworks display to light up the bay this Bank Holiday Monday
Weymouth’s summer season of traditional fireworks will come to a spectacular end on Bank Holiday Monday, with thousands expected to gather along the seafront for the final display of the summer. The fireworks will take place on Monday, 31 August, with the display scheduled to begin at 9.30pm. The fireworks will be launched from a […]
Look Up! Rare Partial Solar Eclipse to Grace Dorset Skies Tomorrow
Skywatchers across Dorset are in for a spectacular treat tomorrow evening Wednesday, 12 August as a rare partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK. The event will be the most significant solar eclipse seen from Britain in more than a decade, with around 94–96% of the Sun expected to be covered in Dorset, […]
TikTok Prank Videos Filmed in Weymouth Asda Spark Debate Over Treatment of Retail Workers
A series of TikTok prank videos filmed inside Asda in Weymouth has sparked debate over whether the content is harmless entertainment or an example of anti-social behaviour that unfairly targets retail staff. The videos, which appear to have been recorded using Meta smart glasses, show content creators entering the supermarket and attempting to purchase unusual […]
Police appeal after woman reported entering the sea in Weymouth
Police are urgently appealing for information after a woman was seen entering the sea from Weymouth Esplanade late on Saturday evening and is believed not to have returned. Dorset Police received a report at 11.05pm on Saturday 8 August from a member of the public who raised concerns for the welfare of a woman seen […]
Multiple Scooters Issued Parking Tickets During Weymouth Scooter Rally
A number of scooter riders attending the annual Weymouth Scooter Rally returned to find parking penalty notices attached to their vehicles after parking along the town’s seafront. Photographs shared on social media show several scooters with yellow penalty notices affixed to their handlebars while parked in bays near the Esplanade, prompting discussion among attendees and […]
Weymouth Celebrates as Four Parks and Gardens Earn Prestigious Green Flag Awards
Four of Weymouth’s most popular parks and gardens are set to proudly fly the internationally recognised Green Flag Award after being recognised for their outstanding quality and management. Weymouth Town Council has announced that The Nothe Gardens has secured the prestigious accolade for the first time, joining Greenhill Gardens, Sandsfoot Gardens and Radipole Park and […]
BREAKING: Fire crews tackling blaze near SEA LIFE Centre in Weymouth
Emergency services are currently responding to a fire close to the SEA LIFE Centre and Weymouth Skatepark in Greenhill, Weymouth. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters were called at 3.45pm this afternoon following reports of a fire affecting electrical infrastructure, which subsequently spread to nearby trees and bushes. Crews from Weymouth, Dorchester […]
British Forces Intercept Suspected Russian “Shadow Fleet” Oil Tanker in English Channel
British armed forces have intercepted a suspected Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker in the English Channel during a major six-hour operation in the early hours of Sunday morning. The vessel, identified as Smyrtos, was boarded by Royal Marine Commandos alongside specially trained officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA), with support from Royal Air Force […]