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.

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.

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 .

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.