Weymouth
Help to Save: How the Government’s Savings Scheme Can Boost Your Money
The UK Government’s Help to Save scheme is designed to help people on lower incomes build a savings habit while earning generous bonuses on the money they put aside. It is backed by the government and means eligible savers can get a significant return on what they save over four years. Who Can Use Help […]
Weymouth Town Council to Leave X Following Committee Decision
Weymouth Town Council has announced it will no longer use the social media platform X as part of its communications strategy, following a decision made by its Finance and Governance Committee. In a statement released this afternoon, the Council said that X is “no longer considered to be the right platform to reach residents about […]
A Swift Service, But at What Cost? – A Review of The William Henry, Weymouth
Visited Thursday 29th January, 2:20pm On a chilly Thursday afternoon in Weymouth, we paid a visit to The William Henry, a popular Wetherspoon pub, arriving at approximately 2:00pm as a group of six. Ordering was done via the app — a seamless and increasingly preferred method for many diners — and the initial signs were […]
Fire Breaks Out at First Floor Flat on Corporation Road, Weymouth
Emergency services were called to a property on Corporation Road in Weymouth yesterday evening (10 February) after a fire broke out in a first floor flat. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service received reports of the blaze at 6:48pm. It is believed the fire started in a bedroom within the flat. Five fire engines […]
Crash at Weymouth Asda Junction Sparks Renewed Safety Fears
A two-car crash at the Asda Junction in Weymouth has once again raised concerns about safety at the busy crossroads. The collision happened at around 1.26 pm today. Police attended the scene and arranged for one of the vehicles involved to be removed. No details have been released at this stage about any injuries. The […]
Ingleside Residential Care Home Responds Following CQC Inspection
Ingleside Residential Care Home in Weymouth has issued a statement following the publication of a recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection report, which rated the service as Requires Improvement in the key question of Safe. The inspection, carried out in December, identified areas where safeguarding systems, governance arrangements, and oversight required strengthening. While the report […]
Weymouth Beach to Close Temporarily for Annual Sand Levelling
WEYMOUTH – The golden sands of Weymouth Beach are getting a seasonal makeover. Weymouth Town Council has announced that a significant section of the beach will be closed to the public from Monday, February 16th to Friday, February 20th to allow for essential annual levelling works.The closure will affect the stretch of beach between the […]
Officers Respond to Incident on Portland Road, Weymouth
Officers attended an incident earlier today following reports of concern for a male in the road on Portland Road, Weymouth. A short time later, the male entered a vehicle and drove a short distance before colliding with a nearby wall. Officers responded swiftly to the incident and conducted fast-time enquiries in the area. As a […]
Artisan Island Announces Raffle Draw Date and Valentine’s Delivery Details
Weymouth, Dorset – Artisan Island is pleased to announce that the raffle draw for the much-loved Amethyst Crystal will take place on Wednesday 11th, in the evening. For the lucky winner who is not local, the Amethyst Crystal will be dispatched via special delivery on Thursday, ensuring it arrives safely on Friday – perfectly timed […]
Mayor of Weymouth to Host 60s & 70s-Themed Fundraiser in Support of Weldmar Hospicecare
By Jake Brewer Weymouth, Dorset — The Mayor of Weymouth, Cllr Caroline Nickinson, has announced plans for a community fundraiser in support of Weldmar Hospicecare, underscoring the town’s ongoing commitment to local charitable causes. The event, scheduled for Friday 10 April at Weymouth’s Centenary Club, will see residents invited to a 60s and 70s-themed disco […]