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Poor public transport amid reasons for Dorset's Ukrainian refugees switching host families

By Trevor Bevins - Local Democracy Reporter

15th Sep 2023 | Local News

Many Ukrainian refugees settling in Dorset many refugees have asked to move into more urban areas for improved facilities

Poor public transport has been given as one of the reasons why Ukrainian refugees in Dorset have switched host families over recent months.

Dorchester to celebrates International Car-Free Day with Streets Alive!

By Francesca Evans

14th Sep 2023 | Local News

King Ramps Skateboarding will be at the Streets Alive! event

Dorchester will host its Streets Alive! event, celebrating International Car-Free Day, in Acland Road car park on Friday, September 22. .

New Hardy Players performance to raise funds for women's refuge

By Francesca Evans

14th Sep 2023 | Local News

The New Hardy Players will present Stronghold of Happiness

The New Hardy Players will be presenting a new version of the wartime play Stronghold of Happiness, in aid of the West Dorset Women’s Refuge Welfare Committee.

What's On This Weekend in Dorchester: A weekend of live music and cocktails

By Francesca Evans

14th Sep 2023 | Local News

Our top pick of events in the Dorchester area this weekend

Dorchester Nub News brings you our top pick of events taking place in the Dorchester area over the weekend of September 15-17.

West Dorset MP says he's 'on a mission' to protect railway ticket office staff

By Francesca Evans

13th Sep 2023 | Local News

Chris Loder MP has slammed South Western Railway for proposed cuts to staffing hours

West Dorset MP Chris Loder has today led a Westminster Hall debate scrutinising the proposed reforms to railway ticket offices staffing hours.

Inaugural Dorset COP spurs community into action against climate change

By Francesca Evans

13th Sep 2023 | Local News

The Dorset COP event was well received by the audience at Dorchester Corn Exchange (photo credit: Ben Tettmar)

The first-ever Dorset COP was held in Dorchester on Saturday, uniting the local community into urgent action to combat climate change.

Pin badge club for cancer survivors coming soon to Dorchester

By Susie Pinner

12th Sep 2023 | Local News

Cancer survivor Susie Pinner will be leading Mission - Pinners

Cancer charity Mission Remission is joining the Pinners Award Club to create a special community for Dorset residents who have completed cancer treatment.

Last-minute appeal to government minister fails to stop 80-home development in Broadmayne

By Trevor Bevins - Local Democracy Reporter

12th Sep 2023 | Local News

The proposed site for the 80-home development in Broadmayne, near Dorchester

A last-minute appeal to the Secretary of State has failed to stop a controversial 80-home affordable housing scheme in Broadmayne, near Dorchester.

Music festival on Chesil Beach to bring together residents and refugees from Bibby Stockholm barge

By Francesca Evans

11th Sep 2023 | Local News

Chesil Beach (photo credit internetgeography.net)

A new music festival is being staged on Chesil Beach in Portland, with the aim of uniting residents and refugees housed on the Bibby Stockholm barge. .

West Dorset farmers awarded over £176,000 for equipment and technology

By Francesca Evans

11th Sep 2023 | Local News

Farmers across West Dorset have been awarded £176,000 from the government to invest in new equipment and technology. .

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