Fresh round of support for low-income Dorset households to open
FAMILIES in need of support can apply for supermarket vouchers when a scheme reopens for applications next week. At 10am…
NHS facing facing “significant disruption” during junior doctors’ strike
ROUTINE care NHS services in the south west are facing “significant disruption” this week as industrial…
Have your say over active travel improvements in Dorset
PEOPLE are being urged to have their say on making active travel easier in Dorset. Dorset Council wants to make…
Dorset MP Michael Tomlinson named as new Minister for Illegal Migration
DORSET MP Michael Tomlinson has been announced as one replacement for Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick. Mr Jenrick (Con, Newark) controversially…
Jobs created on Bibby Stockholm – and asylum seekers volunteering locally
MORE than 20 jobs have been created as the number of asylum seekers moving on to the Bibby…
Residents urged to register to vote ahead of 2024 Dorset elections
PEOPLE are being reminded they can apply to vote by post in elections set to take place next year. Voters…
Cabinet tribute after death of Dorset Councillor Tony Ferrari
A DORSET councillor has died after collapsing while jogging. It is understood Tony Ferrari, who represented the Littlemoor and Preston…
Refugees back on the Bibby Stockholm today, says Home Office
REFUGEES seeking asylum in the UK are to be moved back on-board the Bibby Stockholm in Portland today, the…
Dorset could team-up with neighbours to tackle climate change and more
INVESTMENTS, adult education and tackling climate change could all become shared responsibilities between Dorset and BCP Councils.
Dorset Council senior executive John Sellgren announces retirement
AN executive director at Dorset Council is retiring. John Sellgren, the council’s executive director for place, has…