Portland5 days agoSex offender jail needs night nurses, report saysA report says medical staff should be on duty overnight at HMP The Verne in Portland, Dorset. 5 days ago19 Mar 2026Quarry attraction receives £20m funding boostThe attraction, in vast disused stone mines, would create about 100 year-round jobs.19 Mar 20261 Feb 2026One year on: The legacy of the asylum bargeThe Bibby Stockholm barge was moored at Portland Port for 18 months before it was shut down.1 Feb 202627 Jan 2026Bridge repair vital despite traffic light delaysTemporary traffic lights are being manned to minimise tailbacks while urgent repairs take place.27 Jan 202624 Jan 2026High tides expected to bring coastal floodingFlooding and disruption are expected during high tides, along with further heavy rain.24 Jan 202623 Jan 2026More flooding expected as weather warnings issuedFlood warnings are in place and disruption is expected as Storm Ingrid arrives in south-west England23 Jan 202621 Jan 2026Prison cafe forced to close after 14 yearsThe Jailhouse Cafe at Verne Prison in Portland is unable to secure its future at the site.21 Jan 202619 Jan 2026Months-long work to key bridge set to startThe work to Ferry Bridge is due to start on Monday and continue until early March.19 Jan 202617 Jan 2026Residents march to protest against incinerator planCampaigners protest against a planned waste incinerator at Portland Port, in Dorset.17 Jan 2026...
