BIZARRE: 20 | Mind Blowing Facts

Giant migrant barge arrives in UK waters as it prepares to host 500 asylum seekers

The engineless Bibby Stockholm has docked in Falmouth for vital inspections and refurbishment before being towed to Portland in Dorset where she will accommodate 500 asylum seekers

Daily Mirror · May 9, 2023

Right-wing protest fears as asylum seekers barge arrives in Cornwall

The vessel, which will house around 500 migrants, is then expected to be moved into position at the Portland of Port in Dorset

Wales Online · May 9, 2023

Leaving London: why one family left the Peckham-Dulwich borders to ‘try before they buy’ and rent in Dorset

This family had talked about leaving London for years, but they didn’t want to make the move without a fallback plan

Evening Standard · May 7, 2023

Boy, 7, mauled by dog in pub garden as police release photo of couple who left scene

Dorset Police has issued a photograph of a man and woman restraining a dog moments after it allegedly bit a boy in the head as he played in a pub garden in Swanage

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2023

Dorset Tories voice concerns about barge for asylum seekers

Police commissioner and council leader say Home Office has failed to address questions about plan to house 506 people on vessel

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2023

Tory council and police chief raise concerns about asylum seeker barge

Dorset Council and the local police and crime commissioner said the Home Office has failed to answer questions about the Portland Port barge plan.

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

Portland Port says asylum seeker barge provides ‘benefits’ for local economy

Bosses at Dorset port have said providing berthing space for the vessel would help to ‘drive continued growth, secure more long-term jobs and generate future investment’

Birmingham Post · May 3, 2023

R3 trade body for Dorset warns of 'real and present danger' following latest business insolvency figures

Company insolvencies increased by nearly 20% in the first three months of 2023

Birmingham Post · May 2, 2023

Public warned to 'remain vigilant' after Asian Hornet sighting in Northumberland

The invasive species was also spotted in Kent and Dorset last month, with the British Pest Control Association urging people to 'take action immediately' if they spot one

Chronicle Live · May 2, 2023

Record cruise ship visit christens new £26m berth development at Portland Port

The Dorset port welcomed the first cruise ship to its £26m redevelopment project

Birmingham Post · May 2, 2023