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PUNTERS, pirates and landlubbers can sail the seven seas from the back room of a Weymouth pub which has been transformed into the inside of a pirate ship. A derelict former skittle alley at The Belvedere on Weymouth's historic old High Street has undergone a striking transformation thanks to a multi-talented crew of local tradesmen. Now known as 'The Pirate Keep' - named after a fictional pirate bar sung about by Dorset band The Dolmen - the room has been redesigned and themed to resemble the inside of a 1700's tall ship, featuring hand painted murals depicting a historical timeline, a ...

HISTORIANS are calling for an archaeological dig to take place when the former North Quay council offices are demolished and the site redeveloped - to avoid Weymouth locals and future generations 'being robbed of the town's history.' However the site is said to be 'extremely fertile' for archaeology - and history experts are calling for a full archaeological excavation to take place ahead of the build. History expert Mark Vine, who spearheaded a campaign for a full archaeological excavation to take place when the North Quay development was originally proposed, is re-igniting the 'Dig th...

PROPOSALS to transform two key Weymouth sites into housing - the former North Quay council offices and the town centre bowling alley building - have stirred up debate among local residents and councillors. As reported, yesterday Dorset Council unveiled proposals to demolish and redevelop the two sites, with luxury homes planned for the former Weymouth & Portland Borough Council office site on the marina, and affordable flats at the old bowling alley in St Nicholas Street. Many have welcomed the plan to sensitively transform the eyesore former WPBC office block, with designs reflecting the...