It would have been so easy to dismiss the Hull manager as a club puppet, brought in to oversee a fire sale ahead of near certain relegation. They were bottom of the Premier League when Silva took over Hull on January 5 and given even less chance of survival when they sold Robert Snodgrass and Jake Livermore during the transfer window.
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The global treasures going on show to share the story of Wessex
Museums across Dorset and Wiltshire are sharing the story of Wessex as part of a new spotlight loan tour Wessex has a rich history connecting the area to countries around the world. The region’s links to Europe and Asia date back to prehistory.
Weymouth Beach named best in UK by travellers
The three-mile long stretch of sand was also ranked number nine across the whole of Europe, travel site TripAdvisor said. We’re proud to announce #Weymouth Beach is number 1 in @TripAdvisorUK Travellers’ Choice Awards for Beaches ???? pic.twitter.com/2cz1oxua4b It was praised for offering traditional seaside attractions such as Punch and Judy and donkey rides, as well as live music and free summer firework displays.
Call for action as fly-tippers blasted for costing tax payers 100,000
TIPPERS have been blasted after costing tax payers more than A 100,000 in a little over three years. Clearing up the mess has cost A 112,000 in Weymouth and Portland and west Dorset in three and a half years.
Is it time to scrap Bournemouth’s unused phone boxes?
THEY were once a vital part of the high street – and when one wasn’t working it was a major inconvenience. But there are so many unused phone boxes in Bournemouth that one councillor is calling for some of them to be taken away.
Keep away from cliffs warning as Dorset on flood alert due to strong winds and heavy rain
The Environment Agency tonight issued a flood alert – flooding is possible – for the whole of the west coast of Dorset from Lyme Regis to Portland Bill tomorrow. The warning says: “The forecast wind direction is veering from south easterly to south westerly through the day with gusts up to 60 mph, Force 8. “Expect spray overtopping the beaches and flooding to low lying areas.
Musical ministry set for service at Weymouth church
Vinesong, a non-denominational team of missionaries who spread the gospel through worship, will lead the evening service at Weymouth Bay Methodist Church on Sunday, February 19. Formed under the vision of a global ministry, Vinesong lead entire worship services in 11 different languages accompanied by songs performed in more than 20 languages. Senior church steward at Weymouth Bay Methodist Church Mary Gracie said: “Vinesong got in touch with someone from Refresh, the Church of Weymouth and Portland in Action, as they are visiting Portland and thought while they were down here it would be good to do an evening service.
Man in court over robbery that left two injured
A MAN has appeared before Bournemouth magistrates charged with two separate robberies – one of which allegedly involved two people being badly injured.
Needles, drug paraphernalia and rubbish at a public footpath to Richmond Gardens car park
“DANGEROUS” drug paraphernalia, broken glass and rubbish at a car park footpath are putting people off from using a busy town centre walkway. The Richmond Gardens Car Park footpath at Dalkeith Steps, which links Richmond Gardens to Old Christchurch Road, is littered with sleeping bags, broken bottles and hypodermic needles viewable from the path.
AGGRESSIVE’: Residents protest the plans
PLANS spearheaded by property developer Richard Carr to demolish a close of five homes and replace them with a block of flats have been labelled “aggressive” by protestors. Almost 150 objections have been made to the Fortitudo Property scheme, which concerns The Green, off Branksome Hill Road in Bournemouth.
In The Dock: 14 people from Bournemouth who have appeared in court
LOUIS PATRICK NEWBY aged 38 of no fixed abode, admits to asking a member of the public for money without good reason at Charminster Road, Bournemouth on 17/12/16 which he was prohibited from doing by a criminal behaviour order made by East Dorset Magistrates on 1/9/16. Also admits to commission of a further offence while on conditional discharge for 12 months imposed on 16/8/16 at Dorset Magistrates for two begging offences and a failure to surrender to bail.
Full House: Weymouth panto Jack and the Beanstalk
Some 17,000 people saw Jack and the Beanstalk at Weymouth Pavilion during its run over Christmas and the New Year. Audience numbers have increased from an average of 10,000 people who viewed pantomime productions at the Pavilion when it was run by Weymouth and Portland Borough Council .
“It takes a lot of pride to come in”: Meet the foodbank volunteers who make sure no one goes hungry
NEW year is a time for resolutions. It is a time we look forward to losing weight, getting healthier or perhaps a change in career.
D-Day: here’s when councils are meeting to decide the future of local government in Dorset
Cllr John Beesley, Bournemouth council leader, Cllr Janet Walton, Poole council leader, Cllr Ian Monks, former leader of East Dorset District Council and Cllr Ray Nottage, leader of Christchurch council, launch the ‘super council’ talks Each of the nine existing authorities will discuss the ‘super council’ proposals – either no change, or one of three variations of a two unitary model – intended to mitigate against a predicted future crisis in local government finances. Already the majority of Dorset’s MPs have backed combining Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch, although Christchurch MP Christopher Chope and several of the town’s councillors have indicated a preference for ‘no change’.
Motorcyclist Andy Cochrane.
A MOTHER whose son was killed in a crash in Weymouth last year is campaigning for a change in the law that would see all dangerous drivers have to retake their test. Andy Cochrane, 50, of Broadmayne , was involved in an accident with a white Vauxhall Vivaro van at the junction of Littlemoor Road and Louviers Road on Tuesday, June 23 2015.
Council shake-up as Conservative councillor switches to Greens
WELCOME: Cllr Claudia Moore, second left, with Cllr Jon Orrell, Cllr Clare Sutton and Green campaign coordinator Caz Dennett Picture: GARDIA PHOTOGRAPHY THE Green Party has gained another councillor in Weymouth and Portland after Claudia Moore crossed the floor from the Conservatives. Cllr Moore, who has been a councillor for Weymouth West since 2014, said she felt “more closely aligned with the Greens”, but also expressed concern about some Tory decisions.