Portland6 hrs agoSecond meningitis vaccination call for young peopleVaccine available from 1 June to eligible young people in Weymouth, Portland and Chickerell.6 hrs ago2 days agoCouncil to review £9.5m plans for flooding worksThe council's cabinet is being asked to approve the plans on its meeting on Tuesday.2 days ago2 May 2026Yachts fire sends thick smoke into portResidents are asked to close windows and doors after two small yachts caught fire.2 May 202623 Apr 2026Barcelona road sign swap condemnedA mystery sign swapper has struck again switching Midsomer Norton's signs for cities in Europe.23 Apr 202621 Apr 2026Drug-use remains problem at prison, inspectors sayAn inspection finds drug-use and self-harm remain issues at HMP Portland in Dorset. 21 Apr 202618 Apr 2026Special travel route as pupils get MenB antibioticsChildren at two Weymouth schools are offered antibiotics after three confirmed cases.18 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Three young people contract meningitis in WeymouthYoung people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed.17 Apr 202624 Mar 2026Sex offender jail needs night nurses, report saysA report says medical staff should be on duty overnight at HMP The Verne in Portland, Dorset. 24 Mar 202619 Mar 2026Quarry attraction receives £20m funding boostThe attraction, in vast disused stone mines, would create about 100 year-round jobs.19 Mar 2026...
