Crews called to quarry fire on Portland
Three fire crews were called to tackle a blaze at a quarry on Portland yesterday afternoon. The fire involved a 30 ton piece of machinery…
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Mobility scooter becomes dodgem on Portland
Portland couple create a wacky conversion to aid getting around the island. Chris Acock bought a used bumper car on eBay for £30 during lockdown…
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Anti-Social driving crackdown on Portland
Portland NPT worked with members of Weymouth and Portland’s Special Constabulary last night to reduce anti-social driving on the island. Drivers have been reported for…
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Search operation is underway for man missing in the sea off Portland
Police and Coastguards are carrying out searches for a man who has gone missing in the water off Portland. Dorset Police were called at 10.21pm…
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Thug from Portland appears in court after racist outburst
Patrick Bridgeman spouted racist abuse and attacked a police officer after a fireworks display. Bridgeman attended the event in Battle, East Sussex, and was…
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Concerns for woman on Portland following assault allegations
There was a heavy police presence on Portland as a woman was arrested following reports of an assault. Dorset Police said they responded to concerns…
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Travellers cause ‘considerable’ damage at Weymouth and Portland Rugby Club
A group of travellers have caused damaged at Weymouth and Portland Rugby Club. Fires were lit and vehicles were driven across the pitch. Rubbish was…
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Woman saved after falling on rocks at Portland
Weymouth Lifeboat crews were launched yesterday afternoon to save a woman from rocks near Portland. The 33-year-old had a suspected broken ankle. The…
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Man asks teenage girl on Portland to get in his car
Police are investigating a suspicious incident after a man reportedly approached a teenage girl on Portland and repeatedly asked her to get in his car….
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