Bright future ahead for Dorchester’s Shire Hall
Plans to shape the future of Dorchester’s historic Shire Hall are moving forward. A steering group met on Monday 20 February 2012 to discuss proposals to develop the Shire Hall, Old Crown Court and...
View ArticleThomas Hardye students to bury time capsule at new Dorchester Sports Centre
Students from Thomas Hardye School have been presented with a time capsule which is to be buried at the new Dorchester Sports Centre. The new sports centre is being developed by West Dorset District...
View ArticleCouncil subsidises Dorchester to Yeovil bus service until June
Dorset County Council is subsidising the 212 bus service between Dorchester, Maiden Newton and Yeovil from Monday (26 March) to maintain a modified service while the long-term situation is reviewed....
View ArticleCounty Hall works bring wildlife to Dorchester
The latest phase of the County Hall grounds redesign is underway throughout spring, bringing more birds and other wildlife to central Dorchester. New planting beds either side of the main entrance were...
View ArticleSevere delays by the new Lidl store in Dorchester
Drivers should use alternative routes into and out of Dorchester later this week while junctions outside the new Lidl Store at the Loders junction are improved.The resurfacing work on Wednesday,...
View ArticleSustainable transport in Weymouth and Dorchester gets over £2.4M boost
Dorset County Council is to receive £2.409m from the Department for Transport through its Local Sustainable Transport Fund to provide sustainable alternatives for people to travel in Weymouth and...
View ArticleRoyal Jubilee exhibition at the Dorset History Centre
The Dorset History Centre in Dorchester is proud to take part in this summer’s Jubilee celebrations by staging a Royal exhibition, from 14-28 June. As well as a celebration to mark the Queen’s Diamond...
View ArticleHistory to come alive
A new multi-million heritage attraction could light-up West Dorset’s fascinating history. Plans to transform Dorchester’s historic Shire Hall into an internationally important heritage centre are...
View ArticleOfficial opening of the Royal Jubilee exhibition at the Dorset History Centre
Over 40 guests attended the opening event for the Royal exhibition to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee at the Dorset History Centre in Dorchester last week (Wednesday 13 June). The Royal Jubilee...
View ArticleDorchester gets region’s first electric bus service
The first fully-electric public bus service in southern England was launched today (3 July) at Poundbury, Dorchester. Pupils from Damers First School were among the first to try out the...
View ArticleApplications re-opened for Dorchester car boot charity grants
Voluntary and community groups within the Dorchester car boot area are invited to apply for grants of between £50 and £5,000. Dorchester Town Council and West Dorset District Council are pleased to...
View ArticleAll day parking at The Grove, Dorchester
Parking charges in The Grove, Dorchester are being altered to make it more attractive for people to park there all day. Overnight and Sunday charges are being removed altogether. A new all day charge...
View ArticleDorchester Sports Centre opens its doors to a new era of sport from October 22
The new Dorchester Sports Centre will officially open its doors to the public on Monday October 22. As Great Britain looks back on what has been a sensational summer for sport the local community of...
View ArticleChanges proposed to keep Charles Street retail on track
The current economic climate means that district councillors face some difficult choices if the next phase of the Charles Stree scheme is to proceed in the short term, says a new report. The first...
View ArticlePreparations for new Dorchester Sports Centre opening
Arrangements are in place to prepare for opening of the new £8 million Dorchester Sports Centre on 22 October and closing parts of the existing Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre (THLC). Details include:...
View ArticleCouncillors say yes to £2m preparatory works
A major redevelopment of Dorchester’s town centre is a step closer after a meeting of West Dorset District Council. Councillors have agreed that developer Simons can bring forward changes to improve...
View ArticleCouncillors to discuss selling current headquarters
West Dorset district councillors are to consider the disposal options for their current Dorchester headquarters. On 11 December the district council’s Executive Committee will decide the way forward...
View ArticleProject will open up Hardy’s well-beloved home
Plans to transform Thomas Hardy’s birthplace have been given the green light. Thomas Hardy The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded a £495,000 grant for the development of a visitor centre and...
View ArticleVolunteer drivers needed to join country car scheme
An appeal has been made for volunteer drivers to assist local people to make essential journeys in the Sydling Saint Nicholas area. The Sydling Saint Nicholas country car group is due to be re-launched...
View ArticleDorchester parking restored before Christmas
More than 50 parking spaces in the centre of Dorchester will be back in use the week before Christmas. The short stay spaces, including three disabled bays, will be available from tomorrow (Tuesday 18...
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