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Saturday, November 23, 2024
A giant deckchair has been unveiled on Weymouth’s seafront, creating a fantastic new photo opportunity for visitors to Weymouth’s wonderful beach.   The giant deckchair was installed on the promenade by Weymouth Town Council to help boost the local economy ahead of the new visitor season.  As well as providing an exciting...
With the Easter school holidays upon us and the temperatures set to rise in time for the Easter Bank Holiday, there’s never been a better time to explore all that Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has to offer! Whether you’re a resident who is looking for Easter activities to keep your...
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...
Dorset Council is delighted to share that we have a workable plan to keep Redlands Community Sports Hub in Weymouth open – which includes all the buildings. Cllr Laura Miller, Dorset Council’s Portfolio Holder for Customer and Community Services, said: “The easiest option would have been for Dorset Council to allow the buildings...

Trefoil Travel by Trishaw

Weymouth Trefoil members had a wonderful treat recently when Des from Cycling Without Age gave everyone a short ride in his trishaws. It was great fun and comes highlyrecommended. There were smiles all round including the many people who were passed on the route.Wevmouth Trefoil is part of a...
Hitchhiking across Western Europe is pretty safe compared to the other parts of the world, even for single women. However, there are still many negative connotations attached to this activity. Usually, you hear about hitchhiking in a not-so-positive way. Your parents or teachers will tell you about all the...
Dorset Council is preparing to upgrade the existing painted cycle lane along Dorchester Road, Weymouth, with some new features, making it safer for cyclists.   The new intermittent ‘bolt-down’ kerbing and wands will be installed early in the new year and will enable more school children to travel safely by bicycle...
Volunteers are needed to plant 150 trees in Littlemoor to help create a wildlife habitat, enhance the landscapeand slow down the effects of climate change. The event takes place on Saturday 12th February from 10am to 12.30pm, meeting by the water tower next to the skatepark car park on Louviers Road. People wishing to help out should bring a spade, gloves and wear sturdy footwear. Mayor of Weymouth, Cllr Colin Huckle said: “I encourage...
Cllr Laura Miller, Dorset Council’s Portfolio Holder for Customer and Community Services, has provided an update on Redlands and the current discussions around the future of the on-site sports centre. “Last June, Weymouth College announced it is unable to continue funding all facilities at Redlands Community Sports Hub, which it leases...
Dorset Police launches its Lift Legend Christmas drink drive campaign, with over 50 licenced premises set to offer soft drinks to those who give free lifts home to friends and family after a night out.    The initiative runs from Wednesday 1 December 2021 to Saturday 1 January 2022 and...