‘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…
Plans for new holiday cottages and shepherd huts at Langton Matravers
TWO holiday cottages and two shepherd huts could be developed on a landmark property near Langton Matravers, if plans…
Plan for illuminated sign at Swanage Funworld Amusements refused
PLANS to bring the branding of Funworld Amusements in Swanage under one roof have hit a snag as planning…
Controversial Lidl approved near Wareham – with “overwhelming support” for the plans
PLANS to build a Lidl store in Sandford near Wareham have been granted planning permission – despite officers previously…
Plans submitted for new community sports facility for Swanage Town and Herston FC
PLANS have been submitted to build a new high quality sports facility for Swanage Town and Herston FC and…
Growing Dorset winery, Langham Wine Estate, is looking to expand
A WINERY near Dorchester has plans to streamline its wine making processes under one roof with new plans. Langham Wine…
More homes planned for Dorset village on edge of approved 140 house estate
CROSSWAYS could see a further nine homes built on the edge of a planned 140 house ‘urban extension’ to…
Plan to demolish Weymouth Beefeater to extend Premier Inn revealed
A WEYMOUTH Beefeater could be demolished and replaced with an extension to a neighbouring hotel. Premier Inn has applied for…
Have your say on housing in Purbeck parish: Here’s how
PEOPLE can have their say over housing needs in a Purbeck parish in a new survey. Dorset Council and Dorset…
Plans for 67 new homes on edge of Bere Regis
PLANS have been submitted to build 67 houses on the edge of a Dorset village. Wyatt Homes submitted a full…