Weymouth music venues at risk due to new developments
WEYMOUTH'S music scene is at risk of falling silent as the 'new normal' changes the face of Britain's town centres.
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WEYMOUTH'S music scene is at risk of falling silent as the 'new normal' changes the face of Britain's town centres.
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Those behind the venture say it will greatly improve conditions for residents and those visiting the town. Applicant Mr Kristian Barker told an online licensing panel that the business will be primarily a family restaurant serving Caribbean food with a small bar – with last orders by 11pm and no off sales. The estimated capacity of the building has been put at around 50, including around 15 in the bar area - a quarter of what it was. His agent, Tim Munro, stressed that the use of the building would be nothing like a previous bar on the site which had been closed by police and licens...
Food Warehouse and Burger King are both coming to Weymouth in 2021. DESPITE the negative economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, big brands and business are still investing in Weymouth. Even with the bigger businesses coming into the town, independent and smaller businesses are looking to open new ventures or expand their services. Tropical Turtle, a Caribbean restaurant in Maiden Street, opened towards the end of 2020 and continues to operate, as well as community shop The Nest on Abbotsbury Road. Here are a number of businesses that are opening or expanding in Weymouth in 2...