1/1 THE much anticipated opening of Weymouth s newest fast-food restaurant has been delayed yet again - after furniture allegedly got stuck at French port Calais. It had originally been due to open on May 3 before being put off until yesterday. But workers on the Chickerell site said it should open some time next week , although no official new date has been confirmed.
The new fast food restaurant has been delayed again after an initial opening date of May 3 and then May 26 As previously reported, Burger King confirmed plans it would be opening its new restaurant after job advertisements were posted online - including roles for a crew member, shift leader and a site manager.
BUSINESS bosses in Weymouth have spoken of their disappointment at further job losses in the town following news that Dorothy Perkins and Buron Menswear branches are to close - despite the chains being bought out from administration by online fashion giant Boohoo. As reported, Arcadia brands Dorothy Perkins, Burton and Wallis have all been purchased as part of the £25.2million deal. The deal is for the inventory, e-commerce and digital assets of the businesses, which were owned by Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia retail empire when it entered administration in December. However it does not include the brands’ 214 remaining shops, which will close, according to administrators from Deloitte.
MAJOR changes proposed at Custom House Quay on Weymouth harbourside have been described as the final nail in the coffin for some businesses. As reported, Dorset Council is consulting over a range of traffic proposals, which include a new contra-flow cycle lane, widening of pavements, and removal of 39 one-hour free parking bays. The council says it hopes to find a compromise to meet the needs of as many people as possible. However, following an initially positive response when the plans were unveiled, harbour users and business chiefs have since expressed a range of concerns - with many saying they had no idea a plan was being drawn up until the proposal was made public.
ANOTHER shop has disappeared from Weymouth s high street as town centre jeweller Warren James closes down. The high street jeweller, based on St Mary Street, is part of a national chain owned by brother and sister business partners John Coulter and Ann Jones, who founded the company in 1979. It is understood that the closure of the Weymouth branch is not part of a national closure, however all stores remain temporarily shuttered due to the current lockdown, as non-essential shops have been ordered to close. Warren James has been contacted for comment on how many staff are affected by the closure.