Blue Flag statuses are only awarded to the beaches with the best water quality globally. Town councillor Matt Bell says the situation at Weymouth's main beach is ‘disappointing’ and says he ...

Castle Cove Beach in Weymouth has been cut off to visitors since the 15m (49ft) access slope and steps were closed due to safety concerns in 2013. Plans to build new steps were approved in April ...

Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images The man was airlifted to hospital The annual event sees sand piled up to make a motocross course on Weymouth beach, has been held since 1984 and attracts up to 20,000 ...