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US Rangers Prepare for D-Day in Weymouth and Portland June 1944 Archive Video
Seventy years on we look back on The US Ranger's preparations in Weymouth and Portland for the D-Day Invasion of Normandy in these rarely seen historic archive videos taken during the final preparations in early June 1944.
Portland Stone and Sand Sculpting in Early 1950’s and 60’s Videos: Huge Archive of Weymouth and Portland’s Heritage Dating Back to 1800’s Now Available from Pathe News
From the late 1800's until the mid 1960's Pathe News covered news stories across the UK to be shown in cinemas throughout the country and over this time their film crews visited Weymouth and Portland regularly. There is a huge archive available of their material which until a few days [...]
We’re Loving Weymouth and Portland on Facebook
Our friends over on the Loving Weymouth and Portland Facebook page have been working really hard to create an online community of people who love Weymouth and Portland. It's a fantastic page to visit to find up to the minute news and views of what's happening locally. Nearly 14,500 people [...]
Weymouth Beach Kite Festival All Ready for a Flying Start
Weymouth’s year of great festivals and events will get off to a flying start when the first Community Beach Kite Festival is held on Weymouth Beach. The event takes place over the Bank Holiday weekend of Saturday 3 May to Monday 5 May. It will be packed full of colour, fun [...]
Merlin’s Magical Day Out at Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park on Friday 11th April
Merlin’s Magic Wand charity believes in putting the magic back into the childhoods of serious ill, disabled and disadvantaged children by arranging great days out at Merlin Attractions throughout the world. To commemorate the opening of Merlin’s 100th attraction Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park are inviting local residents to nominate [...]
The Royal Air Force Careers Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic & RAF Town Show Are Coming to Town
Two of Weymouth Beach’s biggest events will be coming to town in August. The Royal Air Force Careers Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic will take place between 1-3 August, with the RAF Town Show will also taking place between 20-22 August. The volleyball will feature free grandstand seating for spectators, two [...]
The Bill to Bowleaze … An Aerial Journey Across Weymouth and Portland
This short video is a collaboration between Love-Weymouth.co.uk, Visit-Dorset.tv and local amateur drone photography enthusiasts who kindly donated they footage for editing into this video that was produced for The Best of Dorset Leisure and Tourism Show held in Weymouth on 30 March 2014. It was a real pleasure to [...]
Work Well Underway for Sandworld Weymouth 2014 Sand Sculpture Festival “Literally Sand” Updated 28 March
Sandworld’s co-founders, Mark Anderson and David Hicks are ‘pounding’ up Weymouth’s sand in readiness for the grand opening of ‘Literally Sand’ at their Lodmoor Park venue on Saturday 5th April. With just one week to go until Sandworld opens for the 2014 season we went for a look at how [...]
Jurassic Coast Challenge 21st, 22nd and 23rd March 2014
Over last weekend Votwo held the Jurassic Coast Challenge on the stunning Dorset coastline and on one of those days it passed through Weymouth and Portland . The challenge consisted of three marathons in three days and over 200 runners and walkers took part. Details of results can be seen [...]
Fleet Clean Up confirmed for Saturday 22nd March
The Fleet Clean Up has been confirmed as 22nd March 2014, to help clean up rubbish washed ashore after the terrible storms. (Not to be confused with the Chesil Clean Up happening on Sunday 23rd March 2014). The organisers of this event are The Chesil Bank & Fleet Nature Reserve. [...]
Help with a Chesil Beach Clean Up – Sunday 23rd March 11am til 1pm
Love Weymouth and Portland? Love your local beaches? Why not show the love by helping with a local beach clean at Chesil Beach on Sunday 23rd March, between 11-1pm. There are two meeting locations for the day: 1. Fine Foundation Chesil Beach Centre. 2. Police Check point opposite Sailing Academy [...]
RAF Red Arrows Website Confirms They are Scheduled For Weymouth Carnival Display on 20 August 2014 + Video
We've just seen  this great news on the RAF Red Arrows website … Weymouth is on their schedule for Carnival Day ! Weymouth Carnival takes place Wednesday 20 August and for many the Red Arrows display will be the highlight of the day. We took this video on Carnival Day [...]
Save Greenhill Gardens – Public Drop In Session Details Updated with Video
Last year it came to light that parts of Greenhill Gardens were at risk of being sold off and lost from the Georgian seafront for ever. On 7th January this year, Weymouth & Portland Borough Council’s Management Committee agreed to consult on proposals for a new 125 year lease of [...]
Weymouth Voted 7th Best Beach in the UK 2014 – Trip Advisor Travellers Choice
Weymouth Beach has been voted Britain's 7th BEST BEACH in the Trip Advisor Travellers Choice Survey 2014! Missing out on the top spots to beaches like Rhossili Bay, Swansea which was named number 1, Porthminster in St Ives which came in at number 3, and Hengitsbury Head in Bournemouth which [...]
Weymouth & Portland Car Park Charges Set to Fall Good News for Visitors and Locals
As from 1 April 2014 car parking charges in many of Weymouth and Portland's council run car parks are due to fall or become more flexible. Most car parks will see these changes come into effect and in some cases the changes are quite dramatic. Car parks at popular spots for [...]
Chesil Cove Community Drop in Meeting Thursday 6 March
Residents living near Chesil Cove on Portland are invited to come along to a drop-in session to give their views on recent storm events and view the final plans for the Chesil Cove Emergency repairs. The event takes place at The Little Ship, Victoria Square, Thursday 6 March, 4pm to [...]
Coastal Erosion on the Bowleaze to Osmington Section of The Dorset Coastal Path
There's been lots of talk over the past few weeks of coastal erosion and the dangers it causes to walkers on the cliffs of the Dorset Coastal Path. Much has centred on the high cliffs around West Bay and in The Purbecks. Yesterday though we took a walk along the [...]
Take a Romantic Valentine’s Flight on Weymouth SEA LIFE Tower – UPDATED
Looking to do something different this Valentine’s Day? Enjoy an intimate evening flight on The Weymouth Tower! Join us for a romantic evening starting with a glass of chilled champagne and heart shaped chocolates to enjoy a twinkling view of Weymouth and the surrounding Jurassic Coast by night. Each flight [...]
Dickies Quad Beach Cross Weymouth 15 & 16 November Weymouth Beach… Update
Weymouth’s events programme roars into Winter action over the weekend of 15/16 November with the high action Dickies Beach Cross event
There’s a Fun Packed Year of Events to Look Forward to in Weymouth and Portland 2014
In 2014, Weymouth & Portland will host over 260 festivals and events including community fetes and fairs, World and National sailing championships, live music, art events, shows, sport and many seasonal favourites. The events programme gets off to a sporting start in February with Top Class Sailing at the prestigious [...]