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  • Perfect blend of food and films

    NEXT week sees the launch of the highlight of the year for Dorset's foodies and film buffs. Screen Bites, which was launched last year, combines two of the most popular aspects of relaxation - eating and film watching - in 12 evenings and one afternoon

  • Don't be blase, warns Lord Coe

    DO not underestimate the importance of hosting the 2012 Olympic Games' sailing events. That was the message of Lord Coe and the Olympic organising committee during a visit to the borough yesterday. He said: "Please don't be blase about the gains that

  • All systems Coe at college sports centre

    Sebastian Coe met cheers when he officially opened Weymouth College Community Sports Centre. Arriving in a Lexus sports car the Olympic champion and former MP was treated to a tour of the centre before unveiling a plaque made of Portland stone. He said

  • Caravan park scraps plans

    CONTROVERSIAL plans to expand a caravan park in Weymouth have been withdrawn after developers bowed to public pressure. Bourne Leisure has said it will not proceed with a planning application to modernise and expand its Seaview caravan park in Preston

  • Crime-busting CCTV is online in county town

    DORCHESTER'S much anticipated CCTV cameras have gone online. And supporters of the crime-busting cameras say they will help to make the county town an even safer place to be. Trained staff are available around the clock to operate the cameras and operators

  • Climate change is tackled in debate

    KEY maritime issues including the economy, coastal environment and climate change are being thrashed out at a two-day conference in Weymouth. Over 100 delegates from across Europe attended the South West Maritime Conference, hosted by Dorset County Council

  • End of the line for successful drugs centre

    A SUCCESFUL drug and alcohol treatment centre which has helped hundreds of people on the road to recovery is closing in Weymouth. The non-profit making Providence Project, which was declared the most successful centre of its kind in the country for three