Dorchester News
Puddletown bypass to remain closed westbound over weekend due to sinkhole
Posted: 14.05.21 by Lottie Welch Local News
The A35 westbound towards Dorchester will remain closed over the weekend after a sinkhole opened up in the road on Tuesday. The closure is in place...
Read in full herePuddletown is one step away from having more say on planning applications in its area
Posted: 14.05.21 by Lottie Welch Local News
Puddletown is just one step away from having an adopted neighbourhood plan. A final version of the Puddletown Neighbourhood Plan was submitted to D...
Read in full hereWest Dorset MP blasts Highways England for taking too long to improve A35
Posted: 14.05.21 by Lottie Welch Local News
West Dorset MP Chris Loder has challenged Highways England about the dangers of the A35 at a meeting of the Transport Select Committee in Westminster....
Read in full hereMore offices converting into homes could have consequences for Dorchester's economy, parking and congestion
Posted: 14.05.21 by Trevor Bevins - Local Democracy Reporter Local News
Dorchester's ‘townscape’ could soon be changing with proposals to convert more offices into homes. Town and unitary councillor ...
Read in full hereCrime falls in Dorset keeping it 'one of the safest counties in the country'
Posted: 13.05.21 by Lottie Welch Local News
Dorset “remains one of the safest counties in the country” as recorded crime drops by 9.3 per cent, according to new figures. Data released by ...
Read in full hereHappy anniversary! Care provider celebrates success, passion and 35 years after starting in Dorset
Posted: 13.05.21 by Lottie Welch Local News
Dorchester Nub News’ sponsor Agincare is marking 35 years of providing high quality and affordable care after humble beginnings in Dorset. Wh...
Read in full hereSolar farm could provide enough power for 13,000 homes if approved - residents voice objections
Posted: 13.05.21 by Trevor Bevins - Local Democracy Reporter Local News
A solar farm on 77 hectares at North Dairy Farm, Pulham near Dorchester could provide enough power for 13,000 homes, if approved. An application ...
Read in full hereProperty of the week: Refurbished family home in sought-after location
Posted: 13.05.21 by Lottie Welch Property
Are you looking for a new home in or around Dorchester, or do you enjoy browsing for ‘dream property’ potential available in the local area? Do...
Read in full hereDorset Council's climate policies could be defeated by residents' support and cost
Posted: 13.05.21 by Trevor Bevins - Local Democracy Reporter Local News
Dorset's climate change policies could ultimately be defeated by the cost – and some residents not buying into the concepts. Environm...
Read in full hereCerne Abbas Giant: Research unveils surprising and exciting information on its age
Posted: 12.05.21 by Lottie Welch Local News
Research into the age of the iconic Cerne Giant has provided some “surprising” and “exciting” results - suggesting the chalk figure dates back...
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