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Work will start next week to install railings along the harbour wall on Custom House Quay in Weymouth. Acting on advice from the Health and Safety Executive, a barrier is being put up along the harbour’s edge between Town Bridge and the fish loading area The 250m-long barrier will be a...
This guide has been written for the use of members of the general public who are interested in the landscape and underlying geology when walking. This walk crosses the northern side (limb) of the Weymouth Anticline, a dome shaped fold which extends across south Dorset (Weyland – the area south...
Toilet facilities across the seafront of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are set to be refurbished ahead of what is expected to be a bumper season for the seaside resort this summer. The council has also committed to ensuring adequate provisions are in place for residents and visitors alike. The provision...
A public survey was launched on 13 January to gauge local opinion on hopes to provide a better mixed-use environment and creation of a safer space for walking and cycling, enhanced area for outside dining and improved air quality by reducing traffic along the route, while keeping access to the working harbour. Over 1,400...
From 1 April 2021, the slipway area at Bowleaze Cove in Weymouth will be changed to a non-motorised vessel zone. This means PWC (Personal Water Craft) users wishing to launch will be directed to the nearest slipway in Weymouth Harbour, Commercial Road. As the new zone arrangements come into effect,...
Bournemouth beach has been ranked among the best 25 beaches in the world, according to Tripadvisor's Travellers Choice awards. The 2021 awards, revealed on Tuesday, rated Bournemouth as having the fifth best beach in Europe - and 20th best in the world.It was beaten to the top by the likes...

Pip Hare sails in to Poole

After 95 days, 11 hours, 37 mins and 30 seconds of racing, Pip was the first British skipper to finish and only the eighth woman ever to complete the Vendée Globe. On her return Pip Hare said: "It feels incredible to be back home in Poole. It all started here two...

Snow in Weymouth 2018…

Weymouth does not tend to see much snow so when it does it is worth exploring and capturing. PLEASE SUPPORT US FOR JUST £2 A MONTH https://dorseteye.com/donate/
Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, Dorset Council is proceeding with several exciting projects, works and proposals in Weymouth throughout 2021. With millions of pounds being invested into developments around the area, Dorset Councillors are keen to demonstrate their commitment to Weymouth through actions that will improve and enhance...
Announced during an online ceremony, Bournemouth’s Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf, the majestic Upton Country Park in Poole and Yessica Falcon, the indefatigable Manager of the Bournemouth Tourist Information Centre all had well deserved success and recognition at the postponed 2020 Dorset Tourism Awards.  On the Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf runners-up prize in the Large Visitor Attraction category ,  Manager Yessica Falcon says, “We’re absolutely thrilled to have won silver â€“...