Council 'looking again' at plans for derelict sites
A council has said it is taking a second look at plans for two derelict sites after applications received for their ...
25 things to do and see in Dorset in 2025
Theatre, comedy, quirky events and unsung attractions: here are 25 of the best things to do in Dorset in 2025.
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Weymouth Harbour: 17th century El Galeón replica ship arrives
The replica will be in Weymouth Harbour for a weekend of family events. Inside the re-creation, visitors will find a floating museum documenting the galleons' history of exporting fruits ...
The long lost railway powered by a cable system
Here's the story and pictures of a long lost railway on Portland - the Merchants Railway - that was powered by a cable system ...
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Old line discovered as disused Weymouth railway taken up
Work has been continuing to remove Weymouth Harbour's tramway tracks Contractors taking up a tramway line on the Dorset coast have unearthed another set of rails underneath. Weymouth Harbour's ...
Weymouth Beach at risk of losing Blue Flag status due to pollution
WEYMOUTH’S main beach is unlikely to gain Blue Flag status for the 2025 holiday season  – after a drop in water quality during 2024.
Weymouth car park charging points among latest plans decided
The planning consent has been granted for spaces at the Jubilee Retail car park, one of the local applications decided recently by Dorset Council. At Weymouth Old Town West car park another new use ...