Dorchester News
Former Dorchester flax factory to be converted into homes despite objections
Posted: 19.06.21 by Trevor Bevins - Local Democracy Reporter Local News
A former flax factory in Dorchester is to be converted with a new house added to create nine homes. The building, off St George’s Road, has b...
Read in full hereWhat date and time is the 2021 Summer Solstice in Dorchester?
Posted: 19.06.21 by Lottie Welch Local News
The Summer Solstice is on its way, taking place on what we call the longest day of the year. The Summer Solstice occurs when one of the Earth&#...
Read in full hereDorchester Arts welcomes back audiences and kicks off a summer of live outdoor theatre
Posted: 19.06.21 by Lottie Welch Local News
Dorchester Arts is welcoming back audiences and kicking off a summer of live outdoor shows with a performance of Hardy’s classic Tess of the D&r...
Read in full herePlans for Dorchester's ballet and dance centre to move split opinion
Posted: 18.06.21 by Trevor Bevins - Local Democracy Reporter Local News
Dorchester's ballet and dance centre is planning to move from its current home on the town’s Poundbury industrial estate to a new buildi...
Read in full hereLatest Covid figures in Dorset: Cases almost triple in Dorset Council area
Posted: 18.06.21 by Lottie Welch Local News
Cases across Dorset are “rising quickly” with the Dorset Council case rate almost tripling in a week. Public Health Dorset reports ther...
Read in full hereDorchester: Campaigners call on Dorset Pension Fund to stop investing in fossil fuel companies
Posted: 18.06.21 by Lottie Welch Local News
Campaigners took to Dorchester this week to call on Dorset Pension Fund to stop investing in fossil fuel companies. Dorset Action says Dorset Pensi...
Read in full hereDorchester school gives its unwavering support to England during UEFA Euro 2020 Championships
Posted: 18.06.21 by Lottie Welch Local News
Whatever happens in the football match against Scotland tonight (Friday), the England team can count on the unwavering support of The Prince of Wales ...
Read in full here'Compassion and dedication': Agincare's CEO recognised after leading care provider's response to Covid
Posted: 18.06.21 by Lottie Welch Local News
Agincare’s CEO has been recognised as an influential voice and champion of the care industry. Raina Summerson has been included on Home Care ...
Read in full hereDorchester: Singer-songwriter dedicates charity album to his wife diagnosed with terminal cancer
Posted: 17.06.21 by The Editor Local News
A singer-songwriter is hoping to raise as much money as possible for charity with his new album. Ruffdog (Shep) Elliott, an artist with Dorchester...
Read in full hereAldi looks to open a store in Dorchester
Posted: 17.06.21 by Lottie Welch Local News
Aldi is looking for sites to open a store in Dorchester. The supermarket, which has more than 900 stores across the UK, is looking for a freehold t...
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