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It's time Dorset had its own BBC Local Radio Station & local news/events reporting on TV

By Dorstransport

It's true that "The Big Dorset Brunch" only serves a small area of South Dorset, but it's...

By KenPett at 11:20 on 09/08/09

As many will know, there was once has a Dorset BBC Radio Station - but sadly not anymore. We are supposedly serviced by BBC Radio Solent from Southampton, which doesn't reach much of the west of the county, and it is mostly Hampshire based material anyway. However, as a start, Chris Carnegie, the new Editor of BBC Radio Solent has recently launched the "Big Breakfast Brunch" on Saturdays mornings...
Outdoor diners areas set for seaside resort

By Dorstransport

This is an excellent plan. An even more controversial idea is to widen the pavements along Custom...

By Weymouth-People at 09:00 on 28/08/10

Pavements on Weymouth’s Esplanade could be widened to create a larger area for outdoor dining and cafes. Weymouth and Portland District Council has already widened the pavement between East Street and Bond Street, but it now hopes to extend the scheme from Bond Street to New Street if the plans are approved by councillors. In all 16 parking spaces will be lost if it goes ahead. Councillor Peter Chapman said: “This...
Are Weymouth victims of anti-social behaviour let down by the police?

By PILCHY62

And I thought my neighbours from hell were bad enough, willis1971, my heart goes out to you. My...

By Margery_H at 10:08 on 11/03/10

How do you feel about anti-social behaviour in Weymouth and Portland? Are the police bothered? Are they too soft or are they just about right? According to the Chief Inspector of Constabulary in news stories on the BBC website, the Daily Mail and the Guardian, published today, the police aren't doing enough to help victims of anti-social behaviour. How bad is yobbish behaviour around you? Is it bad enough to make you you feel...
Cerebra gives local child trampoline

By Cerebra

This is a really worthwhile charity!

By Cerebra at 12:26 on 29/06/10

Sabrina Jasmine Ward, a 10 year old from Weymouth, was given a grant for a trampoline recently by Cerebra, the charity for brain injured children. Sabrina’s mother, Portia told us, “Sabrina has been diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome, this is a genetically inherited learning disability which has resulted in severe learning difficulties and behavioural problems. “Sabrina loved her tricycle when...
Should the hunting ban be lifted? Tell us what you think.

By Char_C

I don't think the ban should be lifted, however something does need to be done about the fox...

By Margery_H at 18:19 on 17/05/10

One of the many effects that this Conservative - Lib Dem coalition may have on the South West is the potential lift on the fox hunting ban. Will the hunting ban be lifted? David Cameron has been very outspoken about his views on the ban over the last couple of months and has confirmed that he plans to hold a free vote on decriminalising hunting with dogs. Nick Clegg, although apparently against fox hunting, has also stated that he...

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Police give Portland people feedback after crime meeting

By Margery_H at 09:34 on 06/09/10

Portland residents are still worried about safety on the island but there is great community spirit. That's the message from Sgt Neil Wood from the Portland Safer Neighbourhood Team. He's sent a letter to locals after a public meeting was held on 24 August to discuss violence and anti-social behaviour on Portland. During the meeting, a number of residents asked the police what they can do to help deal with violence and...
Weymouth's October beer fest at Brewers Quay - but could it be for the last time?

By Margery_H at 09:03 on 06/09/10

Weymouth’s Brewers Quay and the West Dorset branch of the Campaign for Real Ale [CAMRA] are again coming together to organise the highly successful Octoberfest - the Weymouth autumn beer festival - on the first weekend in October. One or two beers will be present from every brewery in Dorset- from Weymouth, Gillingham, Bridport, Blandford, Piddlehinton, Lyme Regis, North Chideock and Studland. Over 50 real ales and ciders will be...
The Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset makes last call for 2011 Queen’s volunteer Award nominations

By Margery_H at 12:33 on 03/09/10

The Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset, Mrs Anthony Pitt-~Rivers, today called on the county to nominate outstanding local voluntary groups for next year’s The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for volunteer groups. Nominations for the 2011 Award should be received by 30 September 2010. So those who know of or who have benefited from a voluntary group’s hard work should nominate now. Successful groups will be...
Look deep into his eyes... David has us in a trance

By Weymouth-People at 11:00 on 02/09/10

CELEBRITY hypnotist David Days attracted a modest audience to Weymouth Pavilion in his first performance of his UK comeback tour, and the show did not disappoint. Since hypnotising Blue boy band members Duncan James and Simon Webb live on ITV’s Supporting magician Martin Rees set the tone with his mind reading tricks and illusions before Days took the stage and welcomed several audience members to take part on a first...
Tony Blair: legacy and lessons

By Weymouth-People at 11:00 on 02/09/10

If you Google Tony Blair and West Country the first item is a jigsaw of the former Prime Minister visiting troops in the region. Priced at £15.32, and £2.75 postage, the image of Mr Blair addressing Royal Marine Commandos has 300 pieces, providing hours of fun for puzzle fans. But like any jigsaw, when it goes back into the box it all falls apart, much like Mr Blair’s relationship with the region. Perhaps it was...