News in Dorchester

Help is available for armed forces veterans in Dorset who may be struggling with some of the news and images currently coming out of Afghanistan.

Dorset HealthCare, which provides mental health services across the county, is signposting support for anyone dealing with their traumatic memories of serving in overseas operations.

Dorset Council is expected to grant itself planning permission for the conversion of its Dorchester HQ to 41 flats next week.

The authority submitted a planning application last month.

Delve into the hidden histories of Dorchester with a new free tour.

Find out about the stories behind some of the town's buildings, as well as the hanging judge, the workhouse, the market, the bomber lookout post, the old hospital martyrs, hangings and beheadings, hauntings and more.

Scaffolding is up at Dorchester's Wetherpoon pub in High West Street – but the company says it is not in connection with plans to create hotel rooms.

The business was granted planning permission more than a year ago to convert upper floor rooms of the Royal Oak to eight hotel bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Permission for an extra bedroom and bathroom on the top floor was later added and consent also sought to make changes on the ground floor which would add extra seating.

A ground-breaking new virtual reality experience is coming to Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum this week.

The venue welcomes back award-winning artist Jason Wilsher-Mills this August as he shares stories from the disabled community through art and technology.

We have introduced a walk of the week for our newsletter subscribers to enjoy over the weekend.

Each Friday we will be sharing a circular walk in and around our local area with directions and photos. We use the OS Map app, which is very useful if you are out walking.

Every week we will be sharing a circular walk in and around our local area with directions and photos. We use the OS Map app, which is very useful if you are out walking.

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you will be able to receive the walk first every Friday and be able to enjoy it over the weekend.

Plans for six homes on the site of a former nightclub in High West Street, Dorchester have been agreed.

The scheme has been amended since it was first proposed for nine homes in 2019 .

Three giant inflatable sculptures have temporarily set up home in Dorchester's Borough Gardens.

Jason and the Argonauts has arrived in town and people will be able to see the impressive sculptures again tomorrow (Tuesday).

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