Just under 250 years ago, in September 1794, Captain William O’Brien Drury spied four frigates off the coast of Weymouth. He quickly sent out a signal to them, but received no response. Panic overcame ...

In the wake of President Trump’s proclamation that the Gulf of Mexico should now be known as the Gulf of America, Weymouth Mayor Robert L. Hedlund recently announced on social media that he was ...

A harbour has faced a series of a series of fuel spills this season including two separate incidents on the same day, which were swiftly contained by staff. One of the leaks at Weymouth Harbour on 18 ...

The possibility of the return of cross-channel ferries sailing from Weymouth may be ended over changes being considered to the port's status. The last ferry service stopped in 2015 and despite on-off ...

The discovery of a tiny sea creature has caused chaos for a major project in a UK seaside town. Dorset Council was due to start essential works on the harbour walls at Weymouth Peninsula this autumn.

A spectacular full-size replica of a 17th Century Spanish ship has docked in a quiet harbour. El Galeón, which arrived in Weymouth on Thursday, is a copy of the types of Spanish galleons used between ...

When you think of the British seaside, you think of fish and chips, amusement arcades and lukewarm weather. If you are planning a seaside staycation, then we may have the perfect place for you that is ...

An historic home is urgently appealing for volunteers as it bids to extend its opening hours and secure its future. Tudor ...

Volunteers in Weymouth have assisted Poole Harbour and District Fisherman's Association in recycling its fishing nets. The group, the Weymouth and Portland Marine Litter Project, has worked for a year ...