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Firefighters at Weymouth Fire Station are celebrating a series of professional milestones achieved by members of the on-call crew. Crew Manager Adrian Miller has successfully passed his Incident Command Revalidation, confirming his continued ability to lead crews safely and effectively at operational incidents.

Residents and jobseekers are being invited to celebrate the opening of a new home care office in Poundbury next week. Loval care provider Agincare will officially open its new Dorchester base at 22 Peverell Avenue West, near Queen Mother Square, on Tuesday 10th March. The event will begin at 10:30am, when members of the public can tour the new premises, meet the care team and learn more about the services available to residents across Dorchester and surrounding areas.

The owners of a well-known harbourside restaurant in Weymouth are preparing to bid an emotional farewell after ten years running the business. Eric Tavernier and his wife Joanna, who run the award-winning Les Enfants Terribles, have revealed they intend to step away and put the restaurant up for sale after a decade in charge. The restaurant will not close immediately and is expected to remain open for the time being. Mr Tavernier said they anticipate trading “probably throughout this season, depending on when we find the right buyer.” He added that while they are looking ahead to new opp

Young Farmers Seek Local Charity to Support During Weymouth Visit The Chairman of the South West Area of the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs has put out a call for local charity nominations ahead of a major regional visit to Weymouth this weekend. Young Farmers from across the South West will be in the seaside town from Friday through to Sunday, bringing a busy programme of activities and events.

Dorset Council awards over £137,000 to Nothe Fort for essential repairs Weymouth, Dorset – Dorset Council has awarded just over £137,000 in grant funding to support vital roof repairs and improved protection works at Nothe Fort. The funding will help safeguard the historic fort against the elements, ensuring it remains one of Dorset’s most loved visitor attractions.

Dozens of tractors rolled through west Dorset as part of a fundraising convoy supporting mental health. Students from the Coastal College Kingston Maurward campus set off from the college near Dorchester, travelling through Broadmayne, Portesham and Martinstown along the route. A total of 68 tractors took part in the run, raising money for the Farm Safety Foundation, a charity that supports mental health within the agricultural community.

Two military veterans have passed the halfway point of an extraordinary Atlantic rowing challenge – while also raising more than £10,000 for charity. Sean Phelps, from Portland, and his friend Jonny Towers, from Lancashire, are currently taking part in the 3,200-mile Atlantic Dash, rowing from Lanzarote to Antigua. Adding a unique twist to their challenge, the pair are completing parts of the journey in drag.

🏃 If you're heading to Weymouth this weekend, look out for The Weymouth Bay 10K, which is taking place on Sunday 1st March. Runners will set off from Bowleaze Green at 9.30am on this mostly fast and flat route, taking in the glorious scenery of Weymouth Beach as they go. Good luck to all competing and here's hoping for good weather for all runners and spectators!  👇 For more information, please see link in comments:

Portland Sea Cadets have been awarded the Runner-Up Stephenson Trophy at the South West Area Sea Cadets Conference, held at Weston-Super-Mare Grand Pier. The award, which recognises the best unit in the South West Area as assessed by the Area Officer and Area and District Teams, was presented to nearly 80 competing units. Lt (SCC) Rachel Harris RNR, the Unit Commanding Officer, and Unit Chairperson Mrs Josie Butcher attended the event to collect the accolade.

A local musician is organising a major charity music event in Weymouth to raise money for a new prosthetic leg.Rob McIlroy is behind Rob McIlroy’s Music Festival, a live music fundraiser taking place on Saturday, March 7, at The Centenary Club in Weymouth.

It may have been a rainy few weeks, but rainbows remind us that light shines through even the darkest of storms just like our groups, where hope and support are always waiting. ANDYS MAN CLUB runs free peer-to-peer support groups across the UK every Monday from 7–9pm (excluding bank holidays), open to any man aged 18+.

Residents across Weymouth and Portland are being warmly invited to discover the world of angling as Weymouth Angling Society prepares to host a special Open Day next month.

A disastrous afternoon in the capital condemned the Terras to a heavy 5–1 defeat against Uxbridge.…

Earlier today, arborists working with Weymouth Town Council installed a number of swift nest boxes at Wey Valley Academy as part of the Weymouth Swift Town project.

Landlords across Dorset are being encouraged to attend a free forum next month offering guidance on major upcoming changes to rental legislation.

It’s time to give Weymouth’s Marsh a well-deserved refresh.