The Dorset Knob

The Unofficial Weymouth & Portland 2012 Olympic Blog

Published on 14 February 2012 by Knobby in Dorset

I’m something of a cynic when it comes to all the hype about the upcoming 2012 London Olympics but with the sailing events taking place down here in Dorset I was interested to come across The Unofficial Weymouth & Portland 2012 Olympic Blog. It’s a bit sparse as far as posts go at the moment,

Tags: 2012, Blog, Olympics, Portland, Weymouth

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Bridport Radio brings you Postcards From Hell

Published on 30 July 2011 by Knobby in Dorset

Have just spotted this on the Bridport Radio website. There are mock ups of two not too flattering postcards, one from Weymouth, the other Bridport. I’d love to reproduce them here that would be pinching so you will just have to visit this link and see for yourself.

Tags: Bridport, Bridport Radio, Postcard, Weymouth

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