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Weymouth and Portland
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Warships to be sunk for dive site
Two warships are to be sunk to build a dive site and an artificial reef sanctuary for lobsters off the coast of Weymouth.
A pest-free Weymouth for Olympics
An unusual preparation is sneaking up in Weymouth – on the council’s agenda is to make accommodation pest-free for Olympic visitors.
Weymouth sculpture criticised
A £330,000 Olympic sculpture in Weymouth has been called a 'waste of money' and even a traffic hazard by residents.
The unusual-looking artwork, which is due to be completed later this month, greets drivers as they approach the town on the relief road. But some of the locals have criticised it as being a “waste of tax payers’ money”.
Plans to attract European cyclists
Dorset residents are being consulted on improvements to the county's cycle network as part of plans designed to attract european tourists to the region. The scheme is being entirely funded by Europe and it is hoped that the plan will benefit local businesses.
Poole hotels hike rates for Olympics
Andria Archontides examines the rising cost of following the Olympic Games in Dorset.
