Weymouth's iconic swimming rafts, used since 1939, are scrapped after health and safety advice. The council cites significant public risk and criminal liability, sparking anger among locals who call it 'killjoy' bureaucracy.
Emma Smart, 47, stormed into a restaurant to free a lobster, but it died after being released into cold harbour water. Its tankmate later died of loneliness.
Emma Smart, 47, pleads guilty to criminal damage after taking a crayfish from a restaurant and throwing it into Weymouth harbour, calling the prosecution a 'witch hunt.'
Emma Smart, 47, was convicted of criminal damage after stealing a lobster from a restaurant and throwing it into the sea. She now claims she is the victim of a police witch-hunt.
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Marine biologist Emma Smart freed a lobster from a restaurant tank, but the crustacean likely died. Her environmental credentials face scrutiny after revelations of extensive global travel in an old diesel vehicle.
Three confirmed cases of meningitis B in Weymouth schools have led to a targeted vaccine and antibiotic rollout for students in years 7 to 13 across Dorset, with health officials urging vigilance.
A public health alert has been issued in Weymouth after three confirmed cases of meningitis B among young people. Students in Dorset are being offered antibiotics and vaccines as preventative measures.
Three confirmed cases of meningitis B in Weymouth have led to antibiotics and vaccines being offered to students in years 7 to 13 across local areas, with affected individuals recovering well.
Three confirmed cases of meningitis B in Weymouth, Dorset, have prompted health officials to offer antibiotics and vaccines to students in years 7 to 13 across local areas.
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Three cases of meningitis B have been confirmed in Weymouth, Dorset, affecting students from two academies. Antibiotics and vaccines are being offered to young people in the area as a precautionary measure.
Three new cases of meningitis B have been confirmed in young people in Weymouth, Dorset, with antibiotics and vaccines being distributed to students in the area to prevent further spread.
Health officials in Dorset have confirmed a meningitis B outbreak in Weymouth, with multiple cases reported. Public health teams are investigating and urging vigilance for symptoms.
An eco-activist who stole a lobster from a Dorset restaurant and threw it into the sea has been blamed for a double tragedy, as its tankmate later died, possibly from loneliness.
A Michelin-listed restaurant owner expresses outrage as an animal rights activist hurls a crayfish into a harbour, causing its death, then receives a reduced charge.
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A Michelin Guide restaurant owner expresses outrage after an animal rights activist who snatched a crayfish and threw it into a harbour receives only a conditional discharge and restraining order.
An animal rights activist took a lobster from a Dorset restaurant to 'free' it, only to learn it was a pet used to educate children. She received a conditional discharge.
Marine biologist Emma Smart has been prohibited from approaching a Michelin Guide seafood restaurant after seizing and releasing its educational pet lobster into a harbour.
Emma Smart, a marine biologist, admitted causing criminal damage after removing a pet lobster from a Dorset restaurant tank and releasing it into the harbour, receiving a three-year ban.
Emma Smart, a marine biologist and animal rights activist, has been banned from a Weymouth seafood restaurant after impulsively stealing a lobster kept for educational purposes and releasing it into the harbour.
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Thabani Maposa, 45, was found guilty of assaulting a 14-year-old girl at a Dorset holiday park after offering her group drugs and alcohol. He has since absconded, with a warrant issued for his arrest.
Noor Aziz Ahmadzai, an Afghan interpreter who served alongside British forces, is fighting for his life after an alleged assault while working as a security guard in the UK, with his ex-partner caring for him.
The RNLI reports a doubling of people helped by lifeguards in 2025, with over 35,000 aided. Factors include good weather, economic trends, and new water sports, with predictions of a busier 2026 due to global crises.
A 69-year-old grandmother suffered severe burns when boiling tea spilled on her lap during a Ryanair flight to Malta, leaving her with permanent scars and trauma.
A 69-year-old grandmother suffered severe second-degree burns when a cup of tea spilled on a Ryanair flight, leaving her scarred and traumatised weeks later.
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Henry the Fairy penguin chick, hatched at SeaLife Weymouth, is being hand-reared with a toy companion while awaiting his sibling's arrival from a rescued second egg.
A wheelie bin lost during Hurricane Sally in Alabama has washed up on England's south coast after a remarkable five-year, 5,000-mile journey across the Atlantic Ocean.
Discover Moonfleet Manor in Weymouth, a family-friendly hotel on the Jurassic Coast offering stunning views, extensive activities, and luxurious comfort for all ages.
A former RAF intelligence officer has been convicted of stalking his ex-wife, threatening to use MI6 contacts to track her down after she fled domestic abuse. Giles Daniels received an 18-month community order.
A family-run pedalo business on Weymouth Beach shuts after 50 years, citing soaring costs from Labour budgets and regulations. Discover the impact on UK seaside tourism.
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Police are urgently searching for Codie, 21, from Weymouth, who vanished after being very upset. She was last seen on Friday. Anyone with information must contact Dorset Police.
