Residents and the business community are invited to have their say on plans to transform one of Weymouth’s most prominent landmarks. This week Weymouth & Portland Borough Council will unveil proposals to breathe new life into the Peninsula. The initial ideas – including new leisure facilities, hotels and restaurants...
Weymouth Central Beach has won the coveted Seaside Award for 2015 from Keep Britain Tidy.The Seaside Award recognises beaches in England that achieve the very highest management and environmental standards, as well as the tough bathing water quality criteria.Weymouth & Portland Borough Council’s Tourism & Events Manager, Matt Ryan...
An area of Chesil Beach Car Park on Portland Beach Road in Weymouth is set to undergo resurfacing works. The works will take place from 12 June and will last for up to six weeks. Sarah Cairns, acting Head of Assets and Infrastructure at Weymouth & Portland Borough Council, said:...
The Secretary of State for Transport has announced the Portland Search and Rescue helicopter base will close in 2018. And the HQ in Weymouth, which will close sooner. Despite strong protests from residents, south coast MPs, medical professionals and lifesavers. The closure has been decided without any consultation of...
Detectives investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal powerboat collision on behalf of the coroner are appealing for witnesses or anyone with video footage to come forward.
Dorset Police was called at 3.13pm on Sunday 24 June 2018 to reports that a powerboat had overturned after colliding with another powerboat off...
With miles of golden sands, gorgeous gardens, a glorious coastline and the largest natural harbour in Europe, groups visiting Poole can be sure of a warm welcome as the town celebrates 2019 with its new ‘Coach Friendly’ status.
Awarded by the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) the Coach Friendly...
Hundreds of residents and businesses were involved in initial discussions about ambitious plans for Weymouth Peninsula this week. Weymouth and Portland Borough Council has thanked everyone who attended the three engagement sessions this week for their constructive views about the proposal. The council unveiled initial ideas for the landmark...
