‘Heart of Wessex’ mayoral elections planned for May 2026 as part of devolution proposals
ELECTIONS to choose a ‘Heart of Wessex’ mayor are likely to take place in May 2026. Leaders of unitary authorities…
Dream comes true as Dorchester student gets his pilot’s wings – and wins award
A DORCHESTER student has achieved his dream after he performed a solo flight for the first time. James Hall, a…
Calls to speed up clean-up operation in Dorchester following fire
DORCHESTER’S mayor is urging authorities to act “as quickly as possible” to clean up a street and carry out…
Dorset businesses urged to take note of these changes to waste collections
NEW rules surrounding waste collections are set to come into place later this year in Dorset. Businesses and organisations will…
Almost 5% increase to council tax proposed in Dorset
DORSET households could see their council tax rise by just under 5% from April. Councillors will today (January 9) debate…
Milestone reached in Dorset County Hospital charity appeal
SIGNIFICANT enhancements to Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester are one step closer after a charity appeal reached a significant…
Friends to run seven marathons in just seven days across Dorset for charity
TWO men whose families have been affected by cancer are set to run seven back-to-back marathons in seven days…
Reminder to keep dogs on lead after pet falls off Old Harry Rocks
A DOG was rescued by a coastguard rescue team after it fell 120 foot from a cliff in Purbeck…
Train driver marks 53rd anniversary of last British Rail trains to Swanage with historic journey
ONE man experienced a full-circle moment after he returned to drive a steam train out of Swanage on the…
Dorset Paralympian and children’s cancer trustee named in New Year’s Honours List
THE King’s New Year Honours List for 2025 has been revealed – and there are a number of people…