The town became very popular towards the end of the 18th century thanks to a Royal visit that began the craze of sea-bathing.

But Melcombe Regis councillor, Jon Orrell, said he had received "no evidence from residents that the business is causing any nuisance, noise, harm to children or anti-social behaviour".

Dorset Police received a report at 4.06am on Monday 10 March 2025 of a man requiring medical assistance in Melcombe Regis car park in ...

Another voter in Melcombe Regis, Weymouth, who wished to remain anonymous, agreed with Mr Henderson's opinion. He said: “Voter IDs are a good idea, they know who you are and there is no fraud ...