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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, […]
Dorset Police launches new Special Constable recruitment campaign
By: Jake Brewer – BAJ accredited journalist Dorset Police is launching a new recruitment campaign for special constables and is encouraging people looking for a volunteering opportunity – and the chance to learn new skills – to apply. Special constables are an integral part of the Force. They are volunteer police officers who, once trained, […]
Harbour Revision Order Agreed for Dorset Council’s Harbours
By: Jake Brewer – BAJ accredited journalist Dorset Council has secured formal approval for a Harbour Revision Order covering its three statutory harbours at Bridport (West Bay), Lyme Regis and Weymouth, a move expected to modernise harbour governance and support future development. (Dorset Council) What Has Been Approved The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has agreed […]
Is the UK Military Capable of Participating in a Full-Scale War?
The question of whether the United Kingdom could meaningfully participate in a full-scale, high-intensity war has become increasingly relevant amid rising global tensions. From the war in Ukraine to instability in the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific, the strategic environment facing United Kingdom is more complex than at any time since the Cold War. This […]
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 […]
Online Child Protection Team Confronts Man in Stalbridge Live Stream
An online child protection group, UK Database, attended a property in Stalbridge today on behalf of Fleetwood Enforcers UK to confront a 36-year-old man during a live-streamed encounter. The full 46-minute and 33-second exchange was broadcast live on Facebook, drawing significant online attention. During the stream, the team stated they were there to address allegations […]
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 […]
A prolific burglar who targeted homes over three consecutive days has been jailed
By Jake Brewer – BAJ Accredited Journalist. The offences took place between Thursday 17 July and Saturday 19 July 2025 at addresses in Bournemouth. During one incident in Strouden Avenue, offenders broke into a property while the occupants were upstairs asleep. A wallet, car keys, jewellery and other items were stolen. The stolen car keys […]