A taster of my book soon to be published The Nothe and Beyond… Weymouth was about to be invaded. For the first time, in September 1867, it had been chosen as the training venue for the Dorset Battalion of Rifle Volunteers (DRV). This was the ‘citizen’s army’ hastily set up...
Not until I started researching the Nothe Fort had I realised just how much involvement our town had during WWI. The Nothe Fort itself was manned by the men of the Coastal Artillery, but they saw no action during the war from its ramparts. Instead it seems to have...
“No matter what happens with Brexit and the European Union, it must not be allowed to interfere with the twinning with Louviers,” said Councillor Richard Kosior, Mayor of Weymouth & Portland, who presided at the Society’s Annual General Meeting in his capacity as President. “It is important we all get to know each others...
We are very pleased to announce that Weymouth & Portland Borough Council have listened to the protests and objections over simple change of use for the North Quay old Council Offices. In a Decision Notice dated yesterday (29th) it informs the developers that "The Council therefore considers that express...
Our submission to the Lottery Fund for £1+ million to make improvements to Radipole Park and gardens is now forging ahead. Together with WPBC we have put together an engagement form that is being delivered to over 1000 households that surround the park.Getting local residents feedback is CRITICAL to the...
In the deeply incisive and insightful words of the esteemed messrs. Kenneth Gamble and Leon A. Huff: “I love music, any kind of music…”
Of course I don’t love all music, obviously – that would be ridiculous. And I don’t love it all equally – I have my personal preferences...
A new Mayor has been elected at the first meeting of Weymouth & Portland Borough Council since elections in the borough earlier this month. Councillor Richard Kosior was chosen to serve as Mayor and Councillor Kevin Brookes was elected Deputy-Mayor at the meeting last night. (19 May) Councillor Kosior...
Local residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a service and parade by officers and company of HMS Portland to celebrate their freedom of the borough.The service and parade will be hosted by Cllr Christine James, Mayor of Weymouth and Portland, at 2.45pm on Wednesday 11 May at the...
To underscore this essential Disney law, narrative resolution in each film defends and reinforces the status quo. Nothing is resolved until the preferred social order is in place. No one lives happily ever after until the chosen one rules... In contrast, villains–who almost exclusively exhibit antisocial behavior and violence–suffer...
Dorset resident Thelma Barlow who played Mavis in the soap opera Coronation Street is supporting a charity event before she moves away from the area. The much-loved actress, 86, who also played alongside the late Victoria Wood in the hit comedy Dinner Ladies, has lived in Swanage for 13...
