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Short films and special screenings on offer at Dorset festival next month
The B-Side Arts Festival, running from September 10 to September 13 in Portland, will offer short films, documentaries, and special screenings.
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The B-Side Arts Festival, running from September 10 to September 13 in Portland, will offer short films, documentaries, and special screenings.
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A huge cruise ship has arrived in Portland this morning
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I am writing on behalf of Portland United Youth FC, where I volunteer as a member of the committee helping to run and develop the club.
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Oceania Cruises’ Vista, a luxury adults-only cruise ship, docked at Portland Port this morning on a day visit to Dorset.
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We received a report at 12.15 pm of a collision involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian in Portland Road in Weymouth.
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A remarkable mechanical organ player in Portland Museum's collection once played hymns automatically at St George's Church
A cruise ship carrying more than 1,000 passengers has arrived at Portland Port
Dorset councillors are expected to offer the e-scooter rental scheme contract for the Corfe Mullen and Upton areas as part of the existing BCP Beryl Bikes scheme and to advertise for a contractor for
A MAN a child drifting on a paddleboard off Portland Bill prompted the launch of both Weymouth RNLI lifeboats
Campaigners fighting plans for a £150 million waste incinerator at Portland Port are calling on the new Prime Minister to rescind planning permission
Two days of nature, creativity and community begin today on Portland, marking the start of a celebration of imagination and local action.
An international naval exercise bringing together 15 nations has been under way in Portland, as forces trained to counter modern underwater threats affecting the Black Sea
A large emergency response was scrambled to Portland after a woman sustained a fall
-An air ambulance, three land ambulances and the coastguard were scrambled to Portland Bill
A community campaign to protect a much-loved green space on Portland has reached its funding goal, paving the way for two acres of a former quarry to pass into local ownership
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Weymouth and Portland have not made the shortlist to become the UK’s next town of culture
PORTLAND is hoping to become the UK's next Town of Culture in 2028
Residents at a Dorchestr care home enjoyed a lively football-themed afternoon when Portland United FC paid a special visit during Care Home Open Week.
PORTLAND students had a great time at their prom.
Step back in time with this rare view of Ferrybridge, showing the historic bridge that connected Portland to Dorset for nearly 90 years.
These rare photos from the 1980s and 1990s reveal life in The Verne prison on Portland, Dorset
Take a trip down memory lane with eight nostalgic pictures of Weymouth, Dorchester and Portland from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s
This stunning Dorset 4-mile coastal walk on the Isle of Portland features wild cliffs and unforgettable sea views
A MUM from Portland will cycle a gruelling 220-miles in under a day to raise vital funds for Ambitious about Autism.
Norwegian Sky arrived at Portland just before 10am this morning with more than 2,000 passengers on board. It is on a 10-day trip around Britain and Ireland and will depart Portland later this evening.
A decision to allow the burning dozens more waste materials - some of them potentially toxic - at a controversial waste incinerator on Portland has been provisionally backed by the Environment Agency,
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PLANS have been lodged for a series of small developments on Portland, including an existing Air BnB, house extensions and the retention of a beach hut.
Dorset Council stands firm against Portland incinerator proposals Dorset Council
A PROPOSAL to turn part of a waterside car park on Portland into a storage area for boats and trailers has been refused .
Portland Port has been recognised by the Ministry of Defence for going above and beyond in its support of the armed forces community.
Step back in time with these photos of Portland’s shops and streets from the 1970s and 1980s, including Portland Antiques and Easton favourites.
THERE are long delays between Weymouth and Portland after temporary traffic lights were installed.