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Brewery Square is gearing up for Christmas and is looking for budding young artists to help design this year's Christmas lights.

They can see their creations brought to life with the help of Blachere Illumination.

Dorchester residents are being encouraged to take part in a campaign to highlight the need for urgent action on climate and nature ahead of the United Nations climate talks later this year.

The Great Big Green Week, taking place from September 18 to 26, aims to draw attention to climate change, while also making a connection with these issues in communities.

Dorchester Cider Festival is back this weekend.

The free family event, hosted by Dorchester Round Table, is a celebration of the region's finest cider producers, food and musicians.

Covid-19 cases remain high across Dorset.

Public Health Dorset reports that there are 1,166 confirmed cases in the last seven days in the Dorset Council area, compared to 1,151 on August 13, and 1614 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council area.

The 'pingdemic' and other issues have led to delays in the £2m refurbishment of Dorchester's Municipal Buildings.

It had been hoped that the first phase, reroofing the building, would have been completed by now – but is now more likely to be completed in mid-September.

Two new parking permits are being proposed by Dorset Council.

Following a survey, which had more than 1,900 responses, the authority is planning the introduction of two new permits.

Swing singer Tony Lowe will be entertaining visitors in Dorchester's Brewery Square on Friday evening.

The popular performer from Weymouth will be putting on a special show and guests can enjoy Tony's classic renditions of renowned songs from 'swing champions', including Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé and Nat King Cole.

Changes could be made to parish boundaries, the number of councillors and the name of parish and town councils as Dorset Council is undertaking a Community Governance Review.

Residents are encouraged to have their say by completing a survey.

Climate activists took to McDonald's in Dorchester, demanding that the fast-food chain moves towards a plant-based menu.

The protestors also want to shine a light on animal feed coming into Portland port and being transported through the county by HGVs.