Information for residents and businesses This year’s IRONMAN 70.3 takes place on Sunday 20 September 2026, marking the event's 10th year in Weymouth and Dorchester. Competitors will complete a 1.2 mile swim in Weymouth Bay, a 56-mile bike ride taking in Dorchester, and a 13.1 mile run. For the first time, IRONKIDS is also coming to [...]
Weymouth Museum Trust has received initial support* from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for their ‘Creating a Community Museum for Weymouth’ project, it has just been announced today. Made possible thanks to National Lottery players, the project will create a new, permanent home for Weymouth Museum that will offer a vibrant, accessible space that [...]
This weekend marked another significant milestone in the preservation of Weymouth's rich maritime heritage. During a ceremony held aboard MV Enchantress, Phil Warwick, Chief Executive of the Royal Naval Sailing Association (RNSA), formally presented the Association's crest to Kevin Jones on behalf of Weymouth Maritime Heritage Community Interest Company, owners of the historic vessel, which is [...]
Businesses from across Weymouth came together for We Are Weymouth’s Annual General Meeting on 15 June 2026 to reflect on a successful year, discuss the challenges facing the town’s business community and look ahead to future plans. Opening the meeting, Chair of the Board Graham Perry acknowledged the financial pressures currently affecting businesses, including rising [...]
People with disabilities and long-term health conditions in Dorset are set to benefit from improved access to beaches and the sea, as a new project gains momentum across the county. A pilot scheme at Weymouth Beach has secured funding from Dorset Council’s Local Regeneration Fund and Community Infrastructure Levy, allowing partners to test what [...]
As international Blue Flag award reaches its 39th year, the area’s best beaches are celebrating Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has today announced the winners of the prestigious Seaside Awards for summer 2026, and among them is Weymouth Central Beach. Cllr Ryan Hope, Chair of Environment and Services Committee, said: “We are delighted to [...]
Weymouth's vibrant music scene will take centre stage as talented local musicians Barbara Gasior, Jamie Pinnow, DuKane, ELECTRONIQUE and Ruff Dog Elliot perform at The West Gate venue during the Bath ‘Party in the City’ festival on Friday, May 15, 2026. This showcase represents a significant opportunity to promote Weymouth’s rich musical talent at [...]
Weymouth Museum Trust is putting together an exhibition entitled ‘A World First in Weymouth – A football exhibition’ to coincide with the FIFA World Cup being held this year. The exhibition will tell the remarkable story of Pat Dunn – the first female Football Association referee, who came from Weymouth, as well as focusing on [...]
Dorset Council has awarded £137,751 to Weymouth Civic Society to support vital waterproofing works at Nothe Fort. The investment will help protect the historic landmark, reduce water ingress, and create better conditions for exhibits, events and visitors. The works form part of Nothe Fort’s wider programme to address longstanding damp issues and improve the visitor [...]
Weymouth Town Council has givenadvance notice about the annual beach levelling works which will take place between Monday 16th and Friday 20th February. Weymouth Central Beach will be closed between the Pavilion Theatre end up to the Jubilee Clock from 8am on Monday 16th February. The temporary closure will remain in place overnight until Friday 20th February when the beach is due to reopen at 7pm. This is to allow the [...]
AIR 107.2 has today confirmed the full acquisition of Dorset News, the online news platform. With the previous directors now stepping away, AIR 107.2 has taken complete control of the media brand, which will now operate under the new name AIR DORSET NEWS. Listeners and readers may have already noticed a change in the style [...]
Local businesses from across Weymouth came together at the EBIKE Café, this week for an uplifting awards evening recognising the people, passion and pride that continue to drive the town forward. Hosted by We Are Weymouth, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), the event celebrated established businesses, new arrivals and those who consistently go the [...]
Catch at The Old Fish Market in Weymouth has scooped Gold in the Restaurant and Casual Dining category at the Dorset Tourism Awards 2025, cementing its reputation as one of the county’s leading dining destinations. The win was announced at last night’s awards ceremony, where Catch triumphed over fellow finalists Al Molo in Dorchester and [...]
We Are Weymouth invites locals and visitors alike to don their dancing shoes and red lipstick as the town steps back into the 1940s and 1950s from 18th to 26th October 2025. Part of the ongoing #WeyBackWhen campaign, which celebrates Weymouth through the eras, the week promises nostalgic tunes, retro fashion, and classic film screenings capturing [...]
Work on the next phase of Dorset Council’s plans to enhance Weymouth’s harbourside will begin on 3 November, marking another major step in the ongoing regeneration of the town’s waterfront. The 20-week improvement programme, due to finish in April 2026, will focus on creating more space for pedestrians to enjoy the harbourside while improving the [...]
We Are Weymouth is proud to unveil two exciting placemaking initiatives that celebrate the town’s rich history and vibrant community spirit. Flags and signage are being installed across the Great George Street/Westham Road area and Lodmoor Hill, marking a new chapter in Weymouth’s cultural and commercial identity. Honouring Georgian Heritage in Westham Road and Great [...]
The British Hair & Beauty Awards 2025 is proud to announce that Shaun Hennessy of Gunz Barbers Weymouth and Bridport — previously Blondz Hair — has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious accolade recognises Shaun’s extraordinary 50-year contribution to the hairdressing and barbering industry. Shaun’s career spans decades of innovation, leadership, and mentorship. [...]
A chilling episode from Weymouth’s past has been commemorated with a new plaque on the Promenade at Greenhill. We Are Weymouth has unveiled the latest addition to the town’s heritage trail, remembering the execution of twelve local men in September 1785. The men were hanged, drawn and quartered at Greenhill for their part in the [...]
Celebrating Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture 2025 Saturday 30th August – 5:00pm – 10:00pm Shush Events are bringing an evening of Summer anthems, and The Inferno Sisters are returning for another flaming hot circus performance! Attendees can enjoy food and drink at the event, including: Nothe Fort’s Bar Ultimate Gourmet Burger Company (with [...]
Passengers arriving in Weymouth are now greeted with a striking new mural thanks to a creative collaboration between students at Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College, We Are Weymouth (Weymouth BID) and South Wessex Community Rail Partnership. Created by Extended Diploma in Creative Practice students, this vibrant artwork was the result of a live group commission [...]
The countdown is on to Weymouth Town Council’sWeymouth Town Council’s summer season of fireworks, with the first event on Monday 28th July – firing time 9.30pm. Here’s all you need to know about the summer series: Displays are on Monday evenings throughout the summer holidays, with each one starting at 9.30pm. They are fired [...]
Green Flag tally rises to three for Weymouth Town Council’s gardens as Radipole Park and Gardens join Greenhill and Sandsfoot in being awarded this prestigious status. Today, (Tuesday 15th July), Weymouth Town Council is thrilled to announce there will be three Green Flags proudly flying across its parks. Radipole’ Park and Gardens has been [...]
Nothe Fort is marking Armed Forces Weekend with a range of wartime activities for visitors to try, and informative exhibitions to explore. Events Coordinator of Nothe Fort, Connie Jenkins-Teague, said: “We are pleased to be providing an accompaniment to the fantastic weekend of Armed Forces celebrations organised by Weymouth Town Council. Many of our volunteers [...]
Weymouth is rewinding to one of its most iconic decades this summer as We Are Weymouth launches its 90s BIG Weekender, part of the town-wide #WeyBackWhen campaign celebrating the golden days of the Great British Seaside. Taking place from Friday 27th to Sunday 29th June, the 90s BIG Weekender is set to transform the [...]
Ministry of Defence Awards £10,000 to Support Weymouth’s Armed Forces Weekend 2025 Celebrations Weymouth Town Council has been awarded a generous £10,000 grant from the Ministry of Defence to help fund this year’s Armed Forces Weekend celebrations, one of the South Coast’s most anticipated summer events. Taking place over three days—Saturday 21st, Sunday 22nd, [...]
This summer, Weymouth Harbour will host a remarkable maritime event: the arrival of the Nao Santa María, a full-scale replica of Christopher Columbus’s flagship from his 1492 voyage. From July 30 to August 3, 2025, visitors can explore this iconic vessel and immerse themselves in a pivotal moment of world history. ⚓ About the [...]
Join Nothe Fort Weymouth for a magical fantasy adventure: Dragons have descended upon the Fort for Half-Term! From Saturday 24th May to Sunday 1st June, explore our Fortress of Fun, featuring: Ancient Folklore Storytelling sessions by Tales from the Hart, Sun 25 May 11:00am, 1.00pm, 2:00pm Sword Fighting by Numerus I Durotrigum Tue 27 & [...]
On Thursday 15th May, the Lawrence of Arabia Hotel is hosting a meeting of The ‘Rolls Royce’ of motorcycles - the Brough Superiors, including TE Lawrence’s own 1929 Brough Superior SS-100 motorcycle, nicknamed George VI. T.E. Lawrence, better known to the World historically as Lawrence of Arabia, came to live in Dorset for the last [...]
Chesil Rocks is back for 2025, promising an unforgettable day of comedy, live music, community spirit and fun in the heart of the Jurassic Coast at Weymouth Pavilion. Taking place on 21st June, this year’s event is set to be the best yet, with a packed lineup of local, regional and national talent, plus [...]
If you were one of the legion of scallywags who trespassed into Nothe Fort between 1956 and 1979, you're an important part of Nothe Fort's history! Nothe Fort would love to hear your tales of adventure so we can share them with our visitors. In return, Weymouth Civic Society would be delighted to issue [...]