'Grit isn’t a magic solution': Council responds after snow causes travel chaos
COUNCIL chiefs have responded and explained about gritting roads after major disruption on the network following snow in Dorset on Thursday
Warning of 'collapse of industry due to family farm tax'
Watercress Company and other farmer deeply concerned about the Government’s inheritance tax changes which will mean that from April 2026, farms worth more than £1m will face an inheritance tax rate of 20 per cent
The railway model show now arriving...is going to be bigger and better than ever
Weymouth Model Railway Association’s Annual Exhibition will be on Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3 at Weymouth College
Man 'trying to retrieve drones' rescued after getting stuck on cliff
COASTGUARDS rescued a drone pilot who got stuck on a cliff in Swanage.
Yobs get onto rail line and 'leave items on track'
Police have warned of 'devastating consequences' for people who trespass on railway lines. It comes after reports of people - thought to be youngsters - getting onto the line and also "leaving items on the tracks" in north Dorset
Jobs at risk in Weymouth and Dorchester as national chain hits trouble
JOBS in Weymouth and Dorchester are at risk as Carpetright is set to enter administration. The carpet and flooring retailer, which has shops at the Jubilee Retail Park in Weymouth and Bridport Road, Dorchester filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators earlier this week.
Environmental permit 'likely to be granted' for controversial incinerator
Final consultation launched into permit application for Portland incinerator. The permit is separate to planning permission and must be obtained from the Environment Agency
'£750,000 economy boost' from unscheduled cruise ship visits
Unscheduled cruise calls at Portland Port over the summer so far have boosted the local economy by a bumper £750,000 - according to port bosses
