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Local Cycle Holiday Company Host International Journalists
Weymouth based cycle holiday company; Signpost Cycling, assisted with the visit from 9 international journalists who experienced, by bicycle, parts of the Dorset section of the European funded Cycle West project, the Tour de Manche (TDM). The 1200km/745miles route starts in Plymouth to Poole, crossing the channel to Cherbourg and [...]
Harley’s Parade in Weymouth
Weymouth seafront crowds were treated to a great show today when hundreds of Harley Davidsons rode into town for the New Forest Hogs annual Grand Parade and Display
Challenge Weymouth opens entries for 2015 event
Following the success of the inaugural Challenge Weymouth event, Just Racing UK are pleased to announce that entries for both the Challenge full and Weymouth Half 2015 are now open.
White Beaked Dolphins off The Weymouth and Portland Coast
This pod of white beaked dolphins was spotted ten miles of the Portland coast but it's not unusual these days to find them much closer to the shore. They have even on occasions been spotted from the end of the pier.
Bart’s Bash Live … Global Video Broadcasts from Weymouth and Portland
Published yesterday here's the first of the live global broadcasts that were sent out by Bart's Bash. A truly amazing and inspiring event ...
Be Careful if You’re Tempted to do this on a Pedalo in Weymouth
Proposing on a pedal may seem a fun and romantic idea for some but if you're tempted to give it a go on Weymouth beach please don't make this mistake ...
Major Changes to be Made Around The Pier Bandstand to Car Parking Arrangements
Work to bring sweeping improvements to a prime location on Weymouth Esplanade is set to start next month.
Cafe Weymouth Wins Gold Taste of the West Award
For many locals and visitors since it's opening a couple of years ago Cafe Weymouth has become the go to place for superb locally sourced dishes, particularly their amazing breakfast. We were really pleased to hear the news that they have been awarded a second Taste of The West. A [...]
The RAF Red Arrows and Great Way Display Team Air Displays Gallery Weymouth Carnival 2014
As usual huge crowds were entertained on Carnival Day by the amazing RAF Red Arrows Display Team who put on their show over Weymouth Bay. Earlier in the day at a more sedate pace the Great War Air Display team warmed the crowd up with some real life " Magnificent [...]
Weymouth Carnival Procession 2014 Photo Gallery
Another year another carnival and another procession. Well done to the organisers and to all those who took part ...
New Flags Coming Soon Along Weymouth Seafront – Updated
Coming soon new flags for our Promenade Olympic Flagpoles !
Challenge Weymouth to host 2015 ETU European Long Distance Triathlon Championships
Challenge Family, European Triathlon Union (ETU) and British Triathlon are delighted to announce that Challenge Weymouth UK will host the 2015 ETU European Long Distance Triathlon Championships on Sunday 13th September 2015. Famous for its fine Georgian seafront and long golden, sandy beaches, Weymouth offers one of the most spectacular and [...]
Brilliant News … Weldmar, Local Businesses & WPBC are Bringing Back Weymouth’s Beach Fireworks
Local businesses, Weldmar Hospicecare Trust and the borough council are working together in partnership to offer residents and visitors to Weymouth a firework spectacular on this bank holiday.
Fabrica – REEF. Burning Boat to be Sunk near Weymouth Creating a New Underwater Ecosystem
This August, artist Simon Faithfull’ will purposefully sink a boat in Weymouth Bay, south-coast of England. The event will be broadcast live to viewers via a downloadable app.
Three Weymouth Gardens win Prestigious Green Flag Awards
Three public gardens in Weymouth and Portland are among the very best in Britain. Portland’s Easton Gardens and Weymouth’s Sandsfoot and Greenhill Gardens ...
Crowds Thrilled by RNLI & Coastguard SAR Display at The Nothe … Video
Tonight's RNLI & Coastguard SAR Display at The Nothe was spectacular to watch. If you missed it you'll be pleased to know that Lifeboat Week carries on during the week and there's another display at Bowleaze on Wednesday details here:-Â http://2020.love-weymouth.co.uk/events/weymouth-lifeboat-week-2014/
Take the hassle out of parking with Weymouth and Portland Parking Payment Apps for iPhone and Android
If you're parking in most borough council owned car parks in Weymouth & Portland, you can pay with an app on iPhone or Android phone.
Grease is the Word at The Pennsylvania Castle and a Few Tickets Still Available
On 30 July as a part of the Spirit of Portland Festival there will be an outdoor screening in the evening of the movie Grease in the fabulous setting of the grounds of the Pennsylvania Castle on Portland. The Pennsylvannia Castle has just announced on it's Facebook page that there are [...]
Video of The Tall Ship Le Marité that will be Visiting Weymouth for Waterfest 2014
It is exciting to be welcoming The Tall Ship Le Marité to Weymouth Harbour in September to take part in the town's Waterfest celebrations.
Weymouth Beach Fireworks 2014 at Weymouth Carnival
Once again Weymouth's traditional Carnival Night beach fireworks display will be taking place on Weymouth beach at 9.30 pm on Wednesday 20 August 2014.