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Long-time customer reacts to Halifax closure in Weymouth

A Weymouth resident who has banked with Halifax for more than 60 years shares his thoughts on the closure of the town’s branch.

12 June 2026
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The Dorset seaside gothic church that shaped generations

A then-and-now view of the gothic seaside St John’s Church in Weymouth has sparked memories of weddings, lost sounds and life along Dorchester Road

12 June 2026
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Bid to get popular swimming rafts back for summer fails

Hopes of seeing Weymouth’s Greenhill swimming rafts back in the water this summer have been dealt a blow after talks between the council and a local café owner failed to find a way forward

12 June 2026
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'Sad loss' as another bank to close in town

Concerns have been raised for staff and residents in town following the news that Weymouth is to lose yet another bank

11 June 2026
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Town to lose another bank in blow to high street

Halifax in St Mary Street, Weymouth is the latest bank to shut as more business is conducted online. But it leaves people, particularly those who don't feel comfortable going online to use services, w

10 June 2026
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Man assaulted and robbed on town centre bridge

A MAN was assaulted and robbed on a bridge in Weymouth town centre, police said

10 June 2026
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Suspected shoplifters charged after being caught with alcohol bottles

TWO people have been charged with shoplifting in Weymouth

10 June 2026
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Weymouth artist who painted St Paul’s dome still largely forgotten at home

Weymouth artist James Thornhill left a legacy of wonderful paintings from the era of murals painted in the grand manner on walls and ceilings.

10 June 2026
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Council 'underspent by more than £430,000' in last financial year

Weymouth Town Council underspent by more than £430,000 in the last financial year, according to a new report

10 June 2026
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Alcohol seized from shoplifters in town centre

ALCOHOL was seized from two men after they had shoplifted in Weymouth town centre

9 June 2026
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Row over swipe-only public toilets in Weymouth

A reader has criticised Weymouth Town Council’s proposed public toilet charges, warning swipe-only payments could exclude some users

9 June 2026
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Tributes to 'funny, spontaneous and loving dad' who died suddenly outside his home

THE family of a man who died suddenly in Weymouth have thanked everyone who rushed to his aid and tried to help - as tributes are paid to the much-loved dad-of-two.

8 June 2026
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Burst main closes road and leaves homes without water

Residents in Weymouth were left without water after a burst main caused disruption

8 June 2026
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'They must return, they are part of Weymouth' Residents react to new hope for rafts

Residents have welcomed fresh hopes that swimming rafts could return to Weymouth waters

8 June 2026
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Decorations pop up in town ahead of major tournament

Residents in Weymouth are gearing up for a major sporting tournament which gets underway soon

8 June 2026
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Hopes for return of popular swimming rafts

There are fresh hopes for the return of two swimming rafts which were removed from Weymouth waters last year

8 June 2026
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Crowds gather as 'king' takes a dip in the sea for Georgian weekend celebrations

The spirit of Weymouth truly came alive as residents embraced a particularly unusual tradition

7 June 2026
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More old photos of a school prom at Weymouth Pavilion

These 29 old photos from Wey Valley School’s 2003 prom at Weymouth Pavilion capture memories, fashion and friendships

7 June 2026
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Spotlight on volunteers who help the town thrive

Weymouth is celebrating volunteers across the county that help to make a difference to people’s lives in town

7 June 2026
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New chapter as DIY business changes hands

A LONG established Weymouth business is to change ownership as it celebrates 50 years on the granby Industrial Estate.

7 June 2026

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