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Tags: 2012, beach, live site, Olympics, paralympics, Weymouth

Top award for Weymouth beach

Posted on 15 May 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

Weymouth Central Beach has again cemented its place amongst the best in the country. Continue Reading

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Tags: 2012, 2012 Olympics, Olympics, Weymouth

Important information for marine users of the Olympic Waters around Weymouth & Portland

Posted on 09 May 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

Between the 28^th July – 9^th September the Olympic and Paralympic sailing events of the London 2012 Games will be held in the waters around Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour. Continue Reading

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Tags: 2012, coastlines are great, GREAT (Britain), Olympics, pavillion, Weymouth

Dress rehearsal for Weymouth landmark

Posted on 18 April 2012 by West Dorset District Council

A Weymouth landmark has been given a ‘GREAT’ new look to show how it could be transformed during this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Sailing events.

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Tags: 100 days, 2012, 2012 Olympics, 2012 Paralympics, 2012 Torch Relay, Olympics, Weymouth & Portland

Giant sandcastle marks 100 days to go to the Games

Posted on 18 April 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

A giant sandcastle has been built on Weymouth beach to mark 100 days to the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games on 27 July. Continue Reading

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Tags: 2012, Information, leaflet, Olympics, paralympics, Tourism, Tourist Information Centre

Tourist leaflet hits the shelves

Posted on 04 April 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

A brand new leaflet for visitors to Weymouth & Portland during 2012 is out now. Continue Reading

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Tags: 2012, Regeneration, Weymouth seafront

New seafront lighting scheme ‘Veils of Light’ installed

Posted on 04 April 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

Contractors are fitting the new ‘Veils of Light’ columns on Weymouth promenade. Continue Reading

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Tags: 2012, Ambassadors, Olympics, weymouth and portland ambassadors

Imogen is the smile of 2012

Posted on 02 April 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

An enthusiastic and proud Dorset school pupil is preparing to immerse herself into the role of official Weymouth & Portland Ambassador for this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games. Continue Reading

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Tags: 2012, 2012 Olympics, celebration, entertainment, Events, live site, Olympics, opening ceremony

Weymouth & Portland Olympic Live Site

Posted on 19 March 2012 by West Dorset District Council

Weymouth & Portland Live Thursday 26 July to Sunday 12 August

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Tags: 2012, 2012 Olympics, 2012 Paralympics, 2012 Torch Relay, Dorset, Olympic torch relay

Dorset’s Olympic Flame streets revealed

Posted on 19 March 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

People in Dorset can find out from today where they will be able to greet the Olympic Flame and exactly which streets it will be carried along as it passes through the county. Continue Reading

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Tags: 2012, food business, food safety, Olympics, paralympics, pop-up caterers

Council to help home caterers

Posted on 02 March 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

Free advice is on offer for temporary food businesses looking to open over the Olympic and Paralympics.

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Tags: 2012, Regeneration, Weymouth seafront

Resurfacing works on Weymouth Promenade

Posted on 16 February 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

The next step of the Seafront Regeneration Programme will be taking place on Monday 20 February with the preparatory works starting, prior to resurfacing of the promenade with a characteristic red finish. Continue Reading

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Tags: 2012, MYP, UKYP, Young people, Youth Parliament

UKYP candidates announced

Posted on 10 February 2012 by Dorset County Council

The successful UKYP candidates were announced last night (Thursday 9 February) in Dorset’s youth parliament elections, with a record number of votes. Continue Reading

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Tags: 2012, 2012 Olympics, Art, Arts Council, Environment, Highways, Jurassic Coast, Tourism, Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland, Weymouth Relief Road, Weymouth Transport Package

Jurassic Stones sculpture unveiled in Weymouth

Posted on 10 February 2012 by Dorset County Council

A landmark sculpture for Weymouth has been officially unveiled.

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Tags: 2012, Leisure, Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland, Weymouth Pavilion

Councillors to consider ways forward for Weymouth Pavilion

Posted on 01 February 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

Weymouth and Portland Borough Council’s Management Committee will meet on Wednesday 8 February 2012 to discuss proposals to improve the financial performance of Weymouth Pavilion. Continue Reading

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Tags: 2012, Children, Elections, Young people

Voice of youth heard in Dorset

Posted on 27 January 2012 by Dorset County Council

This year’s UK Youth Parliament elections take place across Dorset next month, giving local 11-18 year olds a voice in national decision making. Continue Reading

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Tags: 2012, 2012 Olympics, sailing, Weymouth Beach

Manager appointed to run Weymouth’s Live Site for the London 2012 Games

Posted on 24 January 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

Weymouth and Portland Borough Council has welcomed a new member to the team leading the local preparations for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sailing events. Continue Reading

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Tags: 2012, 2012 Olympics, Ambassadors, Weymouth, Weymouth and Portland

Be the welcoming smile in 2012

Posted on 23 January 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

The Weymouth and Portland Ambassador Programme.

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Tags: 2012, 2012 Paralympics, Olympics

Weymouth and Portland on track for the Games with 200 days to go

Posted on 09 January 2012 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

With 200 days to go until the start of London 2012, Weymouth and Portland, and Dorset, is on track to welcome the Olympic and Paralympic Sailing competitions.

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Tags: 2012, Economy, Olympics, Regeneration

Weymouth seafront continues its makeover

Posted on 21 December 2011 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

Residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a number of exciting enhancements and facilities that are continuing to transform Weymouth seafront. Continue Reading

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Tags: 2012, advertising, Business, Games, Olympics, regulations, sailing, trading

Deadline approaching for outdoor traders and advertisers in Olympic zones

Posted on 20 December 2011 by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council

Local businesses in the Weymouth and Portland area are being encouraged to ensure they comply with the outdoor trading and advertising regulations

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