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Truths, Lies, Manipulation & Hate?

Over the past six months, a multitude of groups has surfaced, all expressing strong reservations regarding the housing of asylum seekers on The Bibby Stockholm barge. These groups have articulated…

Stand Up To Racism Supporters Unveil Powerful Bus Shelter Poster in Portland

In a show of solidarity and activism, supporters of the Stand Up To Racism movement have taken their message to the streets of Portland. A striking poster appeared at a…

Police appeal after man allegedly took photos underneath the skirt of a 14-year-old

Police have released CCTV of a man they would like to identify after a report of an upskirting offence. It was reported that a 14-year-old girl was in the Tesco…

Body discovered on Chesil Beach Portland

A body was discovered on Chesil Beach earlier today, raising suspicions that it may be the remains of missing individual Joe Clements from Weymouth. Dorset Police received a report at…

Portland Social Club Face Closure Unless £10k Can Be Raised By The Community

The committee have set up a go fund me page to try and keep the club going. Rising bills and lack of member support have led to the potential demise…

Christmas Gets a Little More Glitter! Sex Offender Due To Be Released From Prison

Serial sex pest Gary Glitter is due to be released early next year. Glitter, whose real name is actually Paul Gadd is currently being held at HMP The Verne, situated…

CWU ANNOUNCES: BT & OPENREACH STAFF TO HOLD 4 ONE-DAY STRIKES. THIS WILL INCLUDE HUNDREDS OF 999 CALL OPERATORS.

“We have confirmed to the CWU that we won’t be re-opening the 2022 pay review” The Communications Workers Union (CWU) issued notice to BT on 22nd September 2022, of 4…

2 months of disruptions for Weymouth Town bridge, as Dorset Council set date for bridge repairs.

Dorset Council has issued Notice under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, of planned repair works to Weymouth Town Bridge, St Thomas Street, Weymouth. Repair works…

Portland gears up for its biggest ever “Streets & Car Boot Sale”

Update: This article was updated on 11 August to include the list of Streets taking part in the event. Hundreds, if not thousands of precious items, electronics, toys, books, as…