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Dorchester councillors welcome some former shops being turned into homes

By Lottie Welch

6th Jan 2021 | Local News

Town councillors in Dorchester say they welcome the conversion of some former shops in the town centre to homes.

They have backed a proposal to convert a former estate agent shop at 54 High West Street into a home – but say they would prefer it if the shop window was changed for something smaller.

Information on how lockdown affects schools, school transport and free school meals

By Lottie Welch

5th Jan 2021 | Local News

Schools have been closed and are only open for key worker and vulnerable children

Following the Prime Minister's announcement last night (Monday) here is the latest advice for parents and carers in Dorset.

Schools and colleges remain open for critical workers and vulnerable children and other children will move to remote learning.

Latest lockdown forces Weldmar Hospicecare to cancel Christmas Tree-cycle scheme

By Lottie Welch

5th Jan 2021 | Local News

Weldmar's Christmas Tree-cycle scheme cancelled but those who had signed up are encouraged to still donate

Weldmar Hospicecare has had to cancel its Christmas Tree-cycle scheme following the Prime Minister's announcement of a national lockdown.

Trinity Street Christmas Trees, which is based in Trinity Street, Dorchester, partnered with the charity and was due to pick up trees in Dorchester on Friday in return for a suggested minimum donation of £10.

Dorchester councillors support charter that aims to prioritise walkers in the town

By Lottie Welch

5th Jan 2021 | Local News

Dorchester councillors have backed a charter which aims to prioritise walkers in the town

Dorchester councillors have backed a charter which seeks to prioritise walkers in the town.

The town's planning committee has given unanimous support for The Ramblers' Charter for Walking Neighbourhoods.

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