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Weymouth, Dorset

UK Place
Demography
Population52950 ( )
Administration
Districts of EnglandWeymouth and Portland
Shire countyDorset
RegionSouth West England
CountryEngland
Other Information
Post townWEYMOUTH
Postcode districtDT3, DT4 DT
Dialling code01305
UK ParliamentSouth Dorset

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Weymouth ( ) is a large seaside town in Dorset, England, situated on a sheltered bay at the mouth of the River Wey on the English Channel coast. The town is 13 km (8.1 mi) south of Dorchester and 8 km (5 mi) north of the Isle of Portland. The town's population is 52,950 (2006) with a catchment population of 71,700 (2001).

The A354 road bridge connects Weymouth to Portland, which together form the borough of Weymouth and Portland. The history of the borough stretches back to the 12th century; including involvement in the spread of the Black Death, the settlement of the Americas, the development of Georgian architecture, and preparations for World War II.

Fishing and trading employ fewer people in the area since their peak in earlier centuries, but tourism has continuously increased its presence in the town since the 18th century and is now the primary industry. Weymouth is a tourist resort, and its economy depends on its harbour and visitor attractions; the town is a gateway situated half-way along the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site on the Dorset and east Devon coast, important for its geology and landforms. Weymouth Harbour is home to cross-channel ferries, pleasure boats and private yachts, and nearby Portland Harbour is home to the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, where the sailing events of the 2012 Olympic Games will be held.

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Spectacular song & dance Finale of Fame Forever. Shakira Brading is Carmen Diaz (in red). She's only 15 years-old, and they are all amateurs. The UK (SW) premiere of the new musical show. Performed by Weymouth Operatic Society by arrangement with David de Silva, the show's creator. Weymouth Pavilion, 2008. Pre West End & Broadway production! See other clips of this fabulous show by this award-winning Dorset company. See other clips from StuartMorris7.
4.42 min. | 3.73 user rating		 Pics of my second fav seaside town in England, Weymouth in Dorset. Music by the Kaiser Chiefs
3.92 min. | 4.0 user rating		 Filmed using a Nokia N95 in Weymouth, Dorset over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. Edited using iMovie on a Mac.
4.23 min. | 4.51 user rating		 Action packed video documenting the excitement of the 2003 English Beach Handball Championships held in Weymouth, Dorset, England.
2.75 min. | 4.47 user rating		 This scumbag dumped a defenceless little dog outside a factory in Weymouth Dorset. Notice there are more peaple inside the car. This is as bad as the cat in the wheelie bin.Todays date is 18/09/2010 and this is in todays edition of the Dorset Echo. A PET dog was dumped outside a factory in broad daylight. Workers at the Weymouth business said they were shocked to see the dog abandoned without a thought. Staff at BMT Defence Services on the Granby Industrial Estate saw a blue car pull up in the private car park and a man and a sheltie terrier got out. They said the dog was limping and in obvious distress. The man and dog walked towards the wooded area behind the building, while three other people stayed inside the car. They said that a few seconds later the man returned, got into the car and drove off. Eyewitness Steve Sudworth said: "I saw him walking very fast back to the car and he jumped in. I thought he was going to shout the dog, but they just drove off fast. "The dog was trying to follow them but couldn't because of the limp. I would have run up the road after them, but they were gone too fast. It's shocking." Co-worker Mike Jolliffe took the dog, a female sheltie terrier, to the vet. He made a makeshift collar for her out of his belt. He said: "We noticed she was limping and we saw her claws were so long they were curled round into her paw pad. "We took her to the vet to get the claws cut, it was all we could do for her on the spot." He added that the whole office <b>...</b>
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Granada Willerby XL 2010 For Sale - Warmwell Caravan Park in Dorset. Luxury features and modern styling contribute to the ongoing success of this class leading package. This NEW 2010 Granada XL by Willerby is sited at Warmwell Caravan Park in Dorset and includes delivery, double glazing, central heating, balcony, skiring and storage locker. Warmwell Caravan Park in Dorset is a Park ideally situated in beautiful Hardy country and not far from the superb beaches of Weymouth. For those who wish to explore the Dorset countryside and beaches, or just to relax on the site, Warmwell Caravan Park is an ideal choice. The unique environment of the Park and the varied wildlife mean we can offer our visitors a completely different holiday. We have a beautiful woodland surrounding with many species of trees, wild birds and more... Warmwell Caravan Park has a selection of new Caravan Holiday Homes to purchase. All our Static Caravan Holiday Homes are double glazed and have central heating with prices that include the delivery, balcony, skirting and storage locker. The settings of our Caravan Holiday Homes provide a unique surrounding for you to relax and enjoy your holiday. Fed up with Towing? Seasonal Caravan Pitches are available for use between March and December with an Adults Only section available. All our pitches have electricity with on-site laundry facilities, waste and chemical disposal, plus a woodland dog walk. On-site we have the 'Tow-Bar' which is the ideal place to grab <b>...</b>
3.42 min. | 5.0 user rating		 An explanation of further analysis of the skulls and bones found in the burial pit on the Weymouth Relief Road, Dorset
4.67 min. | 5.0 user rating		 The Waterfront in Weymouth Dorset, a great place to while away a few hours. Weymouth and Portland is the venue for the 2012 Games Sailing events. Weymouth harbour is a superb cruising destination on the South Coast of Dorset. For more about Weymouth and a huge selection of places to stay and things to do go to: www.resort-guide.co.uk
2.15 min. | 4.33 user rating		 Filmed at around 8:45am 15/12/08. Renault Clio 'Quick responce'- car ambulance, responding on Abbotsbury Road - Weymouth, Dorset.
0.33 min. | 3.88 user rating		 The sound of Portland Lighthouse makes to warn vessels in the fog or poor visibility. At the end of Portland Bill, near Weymouth, Dorset
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UK. Students from London and Dorset Link Games Venues through a Sail Training ... - BYM News (press release) Tweet this news
BYM News (press release)---...- -Weymouth- and Portland National Sailing Academy with London in such a positive youth based marine training adventure. We are looking forward to hosting the crew change for the Exchange later this week and support the devel - Date : Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:57:22 GMT+00:00
'Remember to wear your life jackets' warning to Dorset sailors - Dorset Echo Tweet this news
Dorset Echo---Weymouth- lifeboat coxswain Andy Sergeant said that although almost all the people they saved in -Dorset- did wear lifejackets he would encourage people to wear them at all times at sea. He said: “Education is the way to go. ... - Date : Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:09:42 GMT+00:00
Dorset gets set for royal wedding - Dorset Echo Tweet this news
Dorset Echo--On -Weymouth- esplanade Rob Cole at no 141 The Esplanade is holding a fancy tea party with a royal twist in order to raise money for Macmillian Cancer Care. Guest house owner Rob said: “We wanted to put on something special so people who do - Date : Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:20:41 GMT+00:00
The heat is on: Weymouth hotter than Sahara - Dorset Echo Tweet this news
Dorset Echo--The Met office confirmed that the unusually high temperatures experienced this weekend in -Dorset- makes it the hottest Easter since 1984. Traders said sales rocketed for seafront businesses catering for the influx of holiday makers and local - Date : Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:43:32 GMT+00:00
Police warning ahead of Weymouth protests. - Dorset Echo Tweet this news
Dorset Echo--A demonstration will be held at the Pier Bandstand by the recently formed -Weymouth- branch of the English Defence League who will be protesting the 'Entrapment of youth by Islamic extremists', and is a reaction to the airing of the - Date : Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:26:20 GMT+00:00
Dog dump pair convicted - Lancashire Evening Post Tweet this news
Lancashire Evening Post--Brandy - who was later renamed Ginger - was filmed being abandoned by Michael Hartley and Jennifer Hadfield in -Weymouth-, -Dorset-, in September. The holidaymakers, both from Clayton Brook, were given a conditional discharge and - Date : Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:59:34 GMT+00:00
Golden sands: Dorset beaches recognised in top ten list - Dorset Echo Tweet this news
Dorset Echo---WEYMOUTH'S- golden sands have been named as one of the top beaches in the country. A new report from online travel site TripAdvisor asked millions of holiday makers from the UK their top British beach destinations and three -Dorset- bea - Date : Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:07:31 GMT+00:00
Muslim man gives brother 'dirty' handshake - BBC News Tweet this news
BBC News--The pair were brought up in the English seaside town of -Weymouth-, -Dorset-, but Richard converted to Islam five years ago. Robb spent time with him and other young converts, including 17-year-old Ben, who explained some of their beliefs.--- - Date : Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:31:00 GMT+00:00
Subway attack: Blind teenager targeted twice by robbers - Dorset Echo Tweet this news
Dorset Echo--“There seem to be more muggings in -Weymouth- recently but if you have a disability it makes you more vulnerable. “It just takes a second for something to happen.” A spokesman for -Dorset- Police said: “As the second alleged assault w - Date : Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:42:49 GMT+00:00
Artists start work at Dorset's sand sculpture park - BBC News Tweet this news
BBC News--Mr Anderson, who recreated Windsor Palace in sand for the Queen during her visit to -Weymouth- in June 2009, will continue to run his seafront exhibition, which was started by his grandfather Fred Darrington in the 1920s. Sandworld will open unt - Date : Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:21:54 GMT+00:00

Climate :
Religion % 
Buddhist 0.2
Christian 74.7
Hindu <0.1
Jewish 0.1
Muslim 0.3
No religion 15.9
Other 0.3
Sikh <0.1
Not stated 8.4

Climate :
Age Percentage
0 � 15 18.3
16 � 17 2.3
18 � 44 32.4
45 � 59 20.8
60 � 84 23.2
85+ 3.1

Climate :
Year Population
1971 42,370
1981 45,090
1991 48,350
2001 50,920
2006 52,950 

Dorset

DistrictsChristchurch * East Dorset * North Dorset * Purbeck * West Dorset * Weymouth and Portland
Unitary authoritiesBournemouth * Poole
Main SettlementsBournemouth * Christchurch * Dorchester * Poole * Weymouth
TownsBeaminster * Blandford Forum * Bridport * Chickerell * Ferndown * Gillingham * Lyme Regis * Portland * Shaftesbury * Sherborne * Stalbridge * Sturminster Newton * Swanage * Upton * Verwood * Wareham * Wimborne Minster
RiversAllen * Asker * Avon * Axe * Bourne * Brit, Cerne * Frome * Hooke * Moors * Piddle * Stour * Sydling Water * Tarrant * Wey
HarboursChristchurch * Poole * Portland
TopicsBeaches * Flag * Geology * History * Lord Lieutenants * Museums * Parishes * People * Places * Settlements * SSSIs * Transport



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