Archive for June, 2009

Hilton Hotels to come to Weymouth

Thursday, June 4th, 2009
Hilton Hotels to come to Weymouth

Breaking news of Hiltons intention to build a floating Hotel in Portland Harbour. Sources say that there are two floating hotels to be built in Portland Harbour but one is destined for Portsmouth. One, however, is to be permanently located on North Pier with road access onto the floating hotel itself and parking underneath the... »

Posted in Portland News, Weymouth News | 2 Comments »

Expenses shame for Letwin?

Thursday, June 4th, 2009
Expenses shame for Letwin?

Oliver Letwin repaired a pipe beneath his tennis court using taxpayers’ money. He claimed £2145 to repair a water pipe under his private tennis court. In his defence he says ” No improvements were made to the court or gardens”. He has agreed to repay the money. »

Posted in Lyme Regis News, Weymouth News | 2 Comments »

Fossil Shop Website

Thursday, June 4th, 2009
Fossil Shop Website

A new fossil shop website was launched to help local people in this line of business get greater exposure online. The website is www.fossilshops.co.uk Matt Walkden of WOL says ” The aim is simple - fossils are a big part of the economy around here and the Fossil Shops in this area are second to none... »

Posted in Bridport News | 2 Comments »

Giant Squid!

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
Giant Squid!

Benjamin Pew down from Wales had the shock of his angling life last week when he caught this 48lb squid of off Exmouth in Devon during a deep sea fishing trip. Benjamin was fishing for Cod when his line went very heavy - “I thought it was a ray at first or a massive conger.... »

Posted in Exmouth News | 6 Comments »

Beaminster Ladies HC Dinner

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
Beaminster Ladies HC Dinner

Beaminster Ladies held their annual dinner at the Crown Inn in Bridport last Saturday. Winners shown here include: Player of the year: Jackie Gape, Club Person: Jenny Imber, Most improved player: Sophia Brown, Junior Player: Toni Ward, Friendly Player of the year: Dannie Donovan »

Posted in Bridport News | 3 Comments »

Send us your news!

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
Send us your news!

Do you live on the Jurassic Coast and have some News to share? We will publish your news for the world to see, just send it to us along with a picture and we’ll place the report live within 24 hours. You can be the journalist for your community. »

Posted in All News, Bridport News, Exmouth News, Lyme Regis News, Portland News, Weymouth News | No Comments »

Welcome

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
Welcome

Welcome to the Jurassic News - All the News form Exmouth to Swanage in one easy to find place! Add your own news by sending us a picture and a report, you can be the journalist for your community. Also add your comments to reports submitted by others simply by clicking on the report and submitting... »

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Publish your Match Reports!

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
Publish your Match Reports!

We welcome Match Reports from all sports clubs along the Jurassic Coast, send us a good picture, action preferably, and the report and we’ll get it live for the world to see within 24 hours. »

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Weymouth HC Easter Festival

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009
Weymouth HC Easter Festival

Again this year the festival made a great start to the holiday season for Weymouth hoteliers and associated businesses alike. »

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West Bay Popular As Ever

Monday, June 1st, 2009

West Bay seems Popular As Ever asa tourist destination even in the economic downturn with visitor numbers up from last year. »

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