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  • Milestones reached for women in the Royal Navy

    Commander Sarah West, aged 40, joins Type 23 frigate HMS Portland in Rosyth today, becoming the first woman in the Royal Navy’s history to be…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Testing the water

    Sports & Olympics Minister visits London 2012 sailing venue.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Test site to help develop autonomous ship work

    Testing of marine autonomous surface ships (MASS) has been given a boost after site chosen in Portland, Dorset.

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  • HMS Bulwark prepares for Paralympics security role

    After her involvement in the London 2012 Olympics, the crew of HMS Bulwark is preparing to serve as the hub for the security effort surrounding the Paralympic sailing events.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sea Change – Ships, The Sea and Innovation

    Speech by Ambassador Fiona Clouder on board HMS Portland, on the occasion of Exponaval 2016, Chile.

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  • Britain is proud to stand tall with our international shipping partners

    Together we can build a prosperous future for the shipping industry.

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  • Tourism keynote speech

    Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, Weymouth

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Flood defence repair work completed on Chesil Beach

    Emergency flood defence repair work to damage caused this year by a succession of winters storms on Chesil Beach in Portland, Dorset, will be completed on 2 October 2014 by the Environment Agency and Weymouth & Portland Borough Council.

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  • WW1 United States of America VC recipient George Harry Mullin

    The story of the United States of America First World War Victoria Cross recipient George Harry Mullin.

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  • Dragon and Defender take to the sea for trials

    Dragon left a trail of smoke and fire off Portland as she tested her decoy flares for the first time during her intensive trials and training…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Man rescued from sea off Swanage after speedboat incident

    A man has been rescued from the water after he fell out of his speedboat which then carried on circling around him.

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  • Preparing sirens for winter

    Portland flood sirens to be tested by the Environment Agency to prepare for possible floods this winter.

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  • Academy goes from failing to outstanding in just 2 years

    How Outwood Academy Portland has taken advantage of academy freedoms and used extra-curricular activities to improve pupils' attainment.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Public transport Games ‘delivered’ says London 2012

    Record-breaking numbers used road and rail to venues across the UK.

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  • Security Minister visits Olympic sailing site

    Minister for Crime and Security James Brokenshire has visited Weymouth and Portland today to see how security plans are developing ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bob Neill sees Olympic preparations in Weymouth

    Olympic Legacy minister Bob Neill has visited Weymouth and Portland to see the improvements the area is benefitting from thanks to the 2012 …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sebastian Coe thanks Paralympics Maritime Force in Dorset

    Lord Sebastian Coe paid a visit to HMS Bulwark in Dorset yesterday, 4 September, to meet some of the people involved in delivering security for the Olympic and Paralympic sailing venue during the 2012 Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • WW1 Canadian VC recipient George Harry Mullin

    The story of Canadian First World War Victoria Cross recipient George Harry Mullin.

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  • Royal Marines centre stage in Weymouth Olympics celebrations

    Commandos from 4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines (4 ASRM), based on board HMS Bulwark, made a dramatic entrance to Weymouth's Olympics opening weekend celebration on Saturday evening.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Red Arrows' North American Display list revealed

    A list of locations where people can see the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team display during a major tour of North America has been released.

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