Chloe Boden

Sewage discharged into the sea prompted lifeguards to evacuate swimmers from Weymouth Beach and remove swimming flags, with impacted areas stretching from the Jubilee Clock to the Pier Bandstand and Greenhill. Witnesses described announcements warning of human waste in the water, and residents expressed frustration over the contamination. The incident followed a busy weekend for local businesses, which had benefited from high visitor numbers drawn by the beach’s perceived cleanliness. The RNLI has been contacted for further details.

King Charles III visited the Royal Tank Regiment’s families’ day at the Tank Museum in Bovington, arriving in a 1920s Rolls-Royce armoured car and later riding in both Challenger 3 and Challenger 2 tanks. He toured museum exhibits, met former Colonels‑Commandant, presented medals to soldiers and engaged with regiment families while being briefed on new technologies including 3D‑printed equipment and drones.