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Sunday, May 19, 2024

Spiking: The New Pandemic

“I am actually terrified of going out at the moment” Jess Short, a student of Bournemouth University shared. A recent wave of spiking has spread through UK nightclubs as a growing number of women have found themselves victims of a new spiking epidemic, with multiple women reporting to have found...

Swimmers beware

Researchers have proposed that a buildup of fluid in the heart muscle may be a potentially fatal syndrome that might affect fit and healthy open-water swimmers, causing them to "drown from the inside." Swimming-induced pulmonary oedema, or SIPE, is a type of immersion pulmonary oedema that develops when swimmers' lungs...
Long-awaited town centre enhancement works in Swanage are now complete, bringing an enhanced street scene in time for businesses reopening.Long Description Dorset Council and Swanage Town Council have been working together for many years developing a scheme for Institute Road that balances the needs of businesses, residents and visitors to the town. The...
This is my third video 'photowalk' around my favourite haunts in Weymouth, Dorset. I am planning to do more... Where would you like me to go?  Let me know. Peter Lythgoe Interview with media facilitator Peter Lythgoe
A new campaign has been launched in Weymouth to raise awareness amongst ‘crabbers’ about the correct way to care for Common Shore Crabs (Carcinus maenas) and to crab in a way that is more kind to marine wildlife. Crabbing is a popular summer activity in Weymouth for visitors and...
Empire Cinemas signs 25-year lease for the first multiplex in Poole town centre Planning permission sought for new cinema at the Dolphin Shopping Centre £26 million programme of investment due to start at Dorset’s largest covered retail destination Empire Cinemas has signed a 25-year lease with Legal...
Weymouth Town Council has confirmed licences for four attraction sites on Weymouth Beach. It is hoped the attractions will be open in time for the Spring Bank Holiday weekend and May half term. A mix of traditional and exciting new attractions have been licensed to operate on Weymouth Seafront. Family...
An unauthorised gathering of people has been taking place in the East Lulworth area. The incident was first reported to police at 12.36am on Sunday 17 April 2022. It is believed that about 1000 people are attending the event and a large number of vehicles were also seen travelling through...
Ringstead Bay can be reached either along the coastal footpath from the east or via the minor road from the A353 east of Osmington. Parking is possible at the National Trust car park above Ringstead Bay and at the beach shop and café at Ringstead itself. Above the eastern part of Ringtead Bay is Burning...
Cllr Ray Bryan, our Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment has made a statement in respect of the proposed ferry service returning to Weymouth. “The business plan that Dorset Council received from Weymouth Town Council, in respect of a proposed ferry service returning to Weymouth, fell far short of...