Weymouth
Bin Collection Changes for 32,000 Homes Across Weymouth Area
Thousands of households across Weymouth and the surrounding areas will see changes to their waste and recycling collection days from 13 April as new bin routes are introduced. Dorset Council has confirmed that around 32,000 homes in Weymouth, Portland, Chickerell and Osmington will be affected by the updates. The changes follow a review of how […]
Three jailed after detectives disrupt county line drug supply
An investigation by detectives into an organised crime group has disrupted the supply of crack cocaine and heroin in Dorset. Three defendants have appeared before the court for their roles in supplying crack cocaine and heroin between July 2022 and January 2023. The group was operating a county line that was based in Bournemouth but […]
Event organisers invited to apply for free parking to support Weymouth events
Event organisers in Weymouth are being invited to apply for free parking to help support local events, thanks to a partnership between Dorset Council and Weymouth Town Council. Applications can be made by completing a short online survey, which is open until 12pm on Wednesday 1 April. The initiative allows local organisations to select up […]
Why Weymouth Landmarks Will Turn Red This Week
Iconic landmarks across Weymouth will glow red later this week in support of a major Comic Relief fundraising challenge starting in the town. The Jubilee Clock, Nothe Fort, Weymouth Pavilion and the town bridge will all be illuminated red on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th March. Red lighting will also appear along the seafront as […]
Work Underway to Improve Access at Sandsfoot Gardens
Visitors to Sandsfoot Gardens may notice some activity this week as the Greenspaces Team begins improvement works aimed at making parts of the gardens easier and safer to access. The team is currently repairing the steps and handrails that lead from the upper section of the gardens down towards the pond area. Alongside these repairs, […]
At our Asda store in Weymouth, one colleague is proving that a smile really can make all the difference.
Sam, 33, is a familiar and much-loved face on the shop floor at Asda Weymouth, where he’s been delighting customers since 2018. With his bubbly personality, helpful manner and unwaveringly positive outlook on life, it’s no surprise he’s regularly praised by shoppers. One of his regular customers was so impressed by Sam’s friendly approach that […]
Weymouth shop ordered to close after repeated illicit tobacco sales
By Jake Brewer- BAJ Accredited Journalist Weymouth, Dorset — 27 February 2026A local retail premises in Weymouth has been ordered to shut for three months following repeated sales of illicit tobacco products, including instances involving children, after enforcement action by Dorset Council’s Trading Standards team and Dorset Police. (Dorset Council) The business, Blue Shop, located […]
From the Jurassic Coast to Baghdad: The Global Odyssey of the Weymouth Sea Life Tower
For years, it was a defining feature of the Dorset skyline—a 174-foot beacon offering panoramic views of the Jurassic Coast. Built to celebrate the spirit of the 2012 London Olympic Games, the Weymouth Sea Life Tower (later known as the Jurassic Skyline) was a landmark that thousands of tourists called home during their summer holidays. […]
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service Announces Public Consultation Meetings Over Proposed Station Closures
DORSET & WILTSHIRE – Following the announcement of potential closures affecting eight on-call fire stations, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) has confirmed that a series of public consultation meetings will commence next week. From 2 March through late April, residents in the affected areas are invited to attend community-specific meetings to discuss […]
Speeding in Dorset’s 20mph Zones: What New Police Data Reveals
By Jake Brewer – BAJ accredited journalist| 26 February 2026 Fresh data from Dorset Police has revealed how effectively the county’s expanding 20mph zones are being enforced — and where drivers are still being caught out. As Dorset continues its push to improve pedestrian safety, newly disclosed figures show a combination of mobile speed cameras, […]