News in Dorchester

Cases continue to increase across Dorset but remain lower than the England average.

Public Health Dorset reports there are 365 confirmed cases in the Dorset Council area, compared to 262 on July 2, and 936 cases in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council area, compared to 584 on July 2.

The Dorset Food and Arts Festival-'lite' will be coming to Poundbury next month.

Championing the best of Dorset and showcasing local food, drink, art, craft and community talent, the free market will return on Saturday, August 7 from 10am to 4pm on the Great Field.

The town of Dorchester has banded together to spur on England in the Euros with a rousing sing-along video to football anthem 'Vindaloo'.

'Dorchester's Vindaloo' was the idea of headteacher at The Prince of Wales School, Mr Gary Spracklen.

The Roman Town House project marked its official launch in Dorchester this week.

The launch, which was held outside for 30 guests, recognised the work of Dorset Council and partners to improve, preserve and make the site more accessible for a wider audience.

Dorchester police will increase patrols and challenge those drinking alcohol in the town's public spaces after youths were seen attempting to start a fire in Maumbury Rings.

An increase of litter has also been seen in the area.

Flooding on Dorchester bypass has not been solved by Highways England – because the land is too waterlogged!

Town councillor Fiona Kent-Ledger says the news comes as "no surprise". She has long questioned the sense of putting the route on a flood plain.

Long grass in Dorchester which has hidden road signs – but been a great benefit to wildlife should all be cut back over the next two weeks.

The news has been welcomed by unitary and town councillor Stella Jones who told a town planning and environment committee it was 'about time' Dorset Council got on with the job as it had left the county town looking untidy.

Schoolchildren in Dorchester were shocked to find a gallant knight and team of security guards protecting their school building one morning following reports of a dragon spotted on site.

The Prince of Wales School was kicking off an #InspiredToLearn writing week focused on dragons when by chance a dragon was apparently spotted by a local resident.

Town councillors in Dorchester have backed a transport action group for the area.

It aims to build a cohesive 10-year transport plan for the county town and nearby parishes – tackling everything from walking to the railways.

Dorset Museum is in the running to be named one of the best museums in the UK.

The attraction, which reopened its doors in May after a £16.4million redevelopment, has been shortlisted for a Kids in Museums Family Friendly Award 2021.