The Olympic and Paralympic Games are the largest sporting spectacle in the world. Weymouth and Portland will host the sailing events for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games between July and September 2012. Race areas are in both Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour and will be a spectacular sight, set against the back drop of the Jurassic Coast. Being part of this once in a lifetime event makes... 

Kate Westaway picture The world’s first photography exhibition underwater ‘Celebrations of the Sea’ will open at Weymouth Sea Life Park on November 15th. Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, one of the oldest charities providing financial support to former seafarers, is launching the exhibition, which is sponsored by canned seafood manufacturer John West, in honour of ‘unsung heroes of the sea’. The... 

Asda colleagues and children celebrate Halloween at the store's cafe ASDA colleagues in Weymouth hosted a party for children on Friday as part of the store’s Halloween celebrations. Colleagues transformed the in-store café into “Monsterville” using Halloween decorations from the shop floor.  The store also gave away special spooky treats, goodie bags and put on a series of activities... 

Newstead Road Bridge Work will start to install the new bridge on Monday 17 October 2011. Planning Permission for the unembellished structure was received on 14 September 2011. Following initial set-up and preparatory works, Newstead Road will be closed in the northbound direction for 20 weeks starting on Monday 24 October. Only the section of Newstead Road between the junctions with Knightsdale Road...