Having lived in and around Weymouth for over 30 years discovering on my doorstep an Art Deco gem has been a revelation for me. Unearthing the clue about the existence of this National Trust property for myself was by pure…
A cafe run by serving prisoners and plus it has one of the best views of the Jurassic Coast in Dorset is now open to the public. Called the Jailhouse Cafe it is located high on the cliffs at Portland…
The only volunteer operated water powered powered flour mill in the UK. Is now open after its giant waterwheel was recently rebuilt. Town Mill at Lyme Regis in Dorset where the iron and wood wheel had run its course. And…
A long running crazy Christmas Day event in Weymouth, Dorset has now been an annual tradition for 70 years. It started in 1948 with a bet between a taxi driver and pub landlord to a swimming race across the harbour.…
When it comes to the bazaar the Brits chasing a Christmas pudding all dressed as Santas is one of the more out-there traits. Mostly the residents of Weymouth and Portland in Dorset are really quite calm and quiet in their…
TANKS COME TO LIFE The sold out signs went up weeks ago for the recent Tankfest held in Dorset. However for those lucky enough to bag tickets then the event has to be one if not the best in the…
SUMMER RAIL BOOST FOR WEYMOUTH With summer now on its way on the Dorset coast its easier than ever for those heading to the beach at weekends and bank holidays this summer! New services are being introduced by South…
On Chesil Beach a tale of lovers on the Dorset coast. Follows ITV’s Broadchurch as a catalyst for bringing in yet more tourists to this South Coast holiday hot spot. Author Ian McEwan’s novella On Chesil Beach is a story…
Of all places where you can break the law surely to do that in a court of law is certainly fool hardy? Today I freely snapped away with my camera as the judge’s robes and wig provided some much-needed extra…
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