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      <title>Weymouth lifeboat station to undergo major refurbishment</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Weymouth’s lifeboat station is set for a major upgrade. Crews will temporarily relocate while work takes place to modernise the historic site.]]></description>
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      <title>Weymouth Samaritans appeal for volunteers </title>
      <description><![CDATA[Samaritans in Weymouth are urgently looking for more volunteers. They say extra support is needed to keep their round-the-clock helpline running.]]></description>
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Many are described as minor, such as emails being sent to the wrong recipients.

But some officials warn the number of incidents may be rising.a

Councillors are calling for a more systematic approach to tackle the issue.

The council says new software may be detecting more breaches, which could help reduce them over time.]]></description>
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      <title>Fire service corrects consultation error over station closure plans</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Fire chiefs say an error has been found in a consultation on potential station closures. Residents are now being given another chance to share their views.]]></description>
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      <title>Swimming rafts scrapped</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Floating rafts at Greenhill Beach won’t return this year. Councillors say safety concerns mean they’ll now look at alternative options for 2027.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:51:57 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Thousands of Weymouth students vaccinated after meningitis cases</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Thousands of young people in the Weymouth area have been given antibiotics and vaccines after three cases of meningitis. Health officials say the response has helped prevent further spread.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:23:50 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Weymouth marks ANZAC Day with seafront service</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A commemorative service has been held in Weymouth to mark ANZAC Day. Residents gathered on the seafront to remember those who served.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:25:43 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Play equipment removed after damage at Portland park</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A piece of play equipment has been removed from a park on Portland after being damaged. The council says the see-saw posed a safety risk to children.]]></description>
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      <title>Hundreds of pupils affected by strike action at Weymouth school</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Hundreds of students in Weymouth are expected to stay at home this week as teacher strikes continue. Industrial action at Budmouth Academy will lead to further disruption for families.]]></description>
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      <title>Free Weymouth talk to highlight plight of swifts</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Residents in Weymouth are being invited to a free talk about swifts and how to help protect them. The event aims to raise awareness of the bird’s declining numbers.]]></description>
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      <title>Police issue new image in search for missing Portland man</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Police have released a new image as they continue searching for a missing man from Portland. Officers are urging residents to check CCTV and report any sightings.]]></description>
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      <title>AIR LAUNCHES DEDICATED NEW APP</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:06:01 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Dorset arts sector growing with major investment, councillor says</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Arts and culture in Dorset are continuing to grow, according to a councillor in Weymouth. Around half a million pounds a year is being invested, helping attract further funding.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:05:42 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Weymouth fraudster jailed after conning victims out of £190,000</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A repeat fraudster who targeted victims in Weymouth has been jailed for ten years. He conned people out of around £190,000 through fake caravan deals and investments. Police say the impact on victims has been devastating.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:55 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>New beach lockers planned for Weymouth seafront</title>
      <description><![CDATA[New beach lockers are set to be installed on Weymouth seafront. The units will allow visitors to safely store belongings, with hire expected to begin this summer.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Appeal to find missing man last seen on Portland</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for help to find a missing man from Portland. Gary was last seen on Thursday afternoon. Officers say they are concerned for his welfare.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:57:47 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Weymouth Student To Run Marathon For Good Cause </title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:47:01 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Clean-up planned for Relief Road</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A clean-up of Weymouth’s relief road is being planned to improve its appearance.

Councillors say parts of the route have deteriorated, with issues including litter, graffiti and overgrown vegetation.

Work is expected to include clearing areas, removing graffiti and improving signage and barriers.

The council hopes the improvements can begin soon using existing budgets.

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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:23:29 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Teachers begin strike action</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Strike action has begun at Budmouth Academy, causing disruption for students.

Teachers from the NASUWT are walking out over a local dispute.

The school remains partially open, with priority given to exam-year and younger pupils.

Some students are being told to study from home, with further strike days planned next week.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:20:13 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Amber wildfire alert issued across Dorset</title>
      <description><![CDATA[An amber wildfire alert has been issued across Dorset and Wiltshire. Fire crews warn dry conditions mean fires could spread quickly. People are being urged to avoid barbecues and open flames in the countryside.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:19:19 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Inspection highlights ongoing issues at HMP Portland</title>
      <description><![CDATA[An inspection of a Dorset prison has found ongoing concerns around drugs and self-harm. Inspectors say some problems remain from previous reports. The Prison Service says action is being taken.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:51:49 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Jubilee Clock lit up for local charity</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Weymouth’s Jubilee Clock is being lit up in yellow this week. The display is in support of The Lantern Trust. It’s part of the town council’s Light Up scheme.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:49:02 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Meningitis response continues as thousands treated</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Health officials say thousands of young people in Dorset have now received antibiotics after meningitis cases in Weymouth. No new cases have been confirmed. Vaccinations will continue this week.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:59:52 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Vaccination response after Weymouth meningitis cases</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Health teams have been carrying out vaccinations in Weymouth following meningitis cases. Three cases of meningitis B have been confirmed. Officials say the risk is low but precautions are being taken.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:10:25 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Volunteers needed at community park</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A community park in Weymouth is looking for volunteers to join its team.a

Redlands Leisure and Community Park is recruiting people to help with a range of roles.

These include working in the café and supporting day-to-day activities.

Organisers say it’s a chance to learn new skills and meet people.]]></description>
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      <title>Meningitis cases confirmed in Weymouth</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Health officials are responding after cases of meningitis were confirmed in Weymouth. Three young people have been affected but are recovering. Extra vaccinations and antibiotics are now being offered as a precaution.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:19:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>19 year old Stabbed in Weymouth </title>
      <description><![CDATA[A police investigation is under way after a nineteen year old man was injured in Weymouth. Officers were called at nine sixteen on Thursday evening to reports of an assault near the junction of Dorchester Road and Melcombe Avenue. Police say the man suffered a suspected stab wound and was taken to hospital, but his injuries are not believed to be life changing or life threatening. Detectives from Dorset County CID have launched a full investigation and a cordon remains in place. There are no arrests so far, and police say there will be an increased presence in the area.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:50:07 +0100</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Two people have been arrested on Portland following reports of suspected drug dealing involving young people. Police say the arrests were made after concerns from residents. Officers are urging the public to continue reporting information.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[More than six hundred pairs of glasses have been donated in Weymouth and Portland. The items will be recycled or sent to help people in developing countries. Organisers say every donation can make a difference.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Portland Skate Park remains closed while repair work continues. The site shut earlier this week for essential concrete improvements. It is expected to reopen on Monday April twentieth.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:01:52 +0100</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Community groups in Weymouth are being invited to a networking event next week. The session will focus on improving connections and making volunteering more accessible. It takes place at the New Town Hall on Tuesday April twenty first.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:58:21 +0100</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Police in Weymouth have recovered stolen property from a barn. Officers found items including a generator, a wacker plate and a jet ski. All have now been returned to their owners. Investigations are ongoing.]]></description>
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      <title>Dorset school place offers released</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Parents across Dorset are starting to receive school place offers from today. Most children have been given one of their preferred schools. Families are being urged to check their emails for details and next steps.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:52:52 +0100</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[People in Dorset are being asked for their views on facial recognition technology. A new survey has been launched ahead of its first use in the county this summer. Police say the system could help detect crime and find offenders. The public has until mid-May to share their opinions.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:49:03 +0100</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for information after a suspicious incident on a bus in Portland. A man was reportedly seen behaving inappropriately earlier this year. Officers have released an image of someone they want to speak to. Anyone with information is being urged to come forward.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Volunteers are being urged to help support a coastal safety organisation on Portland. NCI Portland Bill is looking for fundraisers to join its team. The group says extra help is needed to keep its operations running. Anyone interested is encouraged to get in touch.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Weymouth beach access improved ahead of summer</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Weymouth Beach is being made more accessible ahead of the summer season. New matting has been laid on the sand to help wheelchair users reach the seafront. Free beach wheelchairs are also available to hire. The council says the improvements aim to make the beach welcoming for everyone.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[RNLI volunteers in Weymouth responded to more than ninety callouts last year. New figures show crews launched lifeboats ninety three times in twenty twenty five. They helped forty one people along the local coastline. The RNLI is now urging visitors to stay safe as the busy summer season approaches.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[New signs have been installed in Weymouth to tackle litter and dog fouling. The signs have been placed in areas including Marsh playing fields and Melcombe Regis Cemetery. Additional cigarette bins have also been added along Custom House Quay and Trinity Road. The changes are part of a trial to improve cleanliness in known hotspot areas.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Weymouth’s Mayor has hosted a civic service to recognise local volunteers and organisations. The event took place at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday. Councillors, youth representatives and groups including the RNLI and Salvation Army attended. The service was an opportunity to give thanks for work supporting the community.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Residents in Weymouth are being urged to nominate local volunteers for this year’s Mayor’s Community Awards. The awards recognise individuals or groups who go the extra mile to help others in the community. Nominations close at midday on April twenty second. Winners will be invited to receive their awards at a council meeting in May.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for witnesses after a dog walker was assaulted on Portland. The incident happened on Chesil Beach near Portland Beach Road. A woman in her twenties was attacked after two dogs reportedly targeted her pet. Officers are asking anyone who saw what happened or recognises the man involved to come forward.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Two areas in Dorset are being considered for new e-scooter trials. The proposed locations include Weymouth, Portland and Chickerell, as well as Dorchester, Upton and Corfe Mullen. Dorset Council’s cabinet is expected to decide in May whether the trial should go ahead. If approved, the scheme could begin during the summer.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[A prolific shoplifter who repeatedly targeted businesses in Weymouth has been banned from parts of the town centre. Forty-three-year-old Nicholas Gardner was given a criminal behaviour order after being linked to more than sixty theft offences. He appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court where he received a suspended prison sentence for shoplifting. The order prevents him from entering several streets in the town centre for five years.]]></description>
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The Rotary Club of Portland is organising the event on the seventh of June to support the Royal Manor of Portland and local youth initiatives.

Organisers say helpers are needed to assist with activities and keep the day running smoothly.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Police in Weymouth say officers dealt with several incidents in the town centre on Saturday.

A man was arrested after reports he was carrying a knife, with the weapon recovered by officers.

Three other men were later stopped after suspected shoplifting, with items seized and their untaxed vehicle confiscated.

Those involved were also given dispersal notices banning them from the area for twenty-four hours.]]></description>
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