Dorset Council4 days ago'Long-awaited' junction upgrade work set to beginWork to upgrade a key junction and pedestrian crossings in Dorchester starts on Monday.4 days ago6 days agoLandslip road closes for year-long safety worksDorset Council previously said there was a risk of a fatality unless stabilisation works went ahead.6 days ago2 Jan 2026Rough sleeping plan activated for freezing weatherThe accommodation offered is open to anyone, regardless of their nationality or status.2 Jan 202627 Dec 2025New garden community build 'could start in 2028'Campaigners have said they are opposed to construction in the area because of its natural beauty.27 Dec 202527 Dec 2025Inquiry to be held over retirement complex planA two-day inquiry at Dorset Council's Dorchester HQ will be held in January.27 Dec 202524 Dec 2025Manor house roof repair plans 'would cause harm'Historic England objects to the proposed use of a synthetic covering at Kingston Maurward House.24 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Year-long road closure 'will be disruptive'A stretch of Dorset road affected by landslips will close for a year for stabilisation works.18 Dec 202516 Dec 2025Landslip road to close for a year for safety worksDinah's Hollow will be closed to traffic for most of 2026 for slope stabilisation works.16 Dec 202515 Dec 2025Sewage discharged into harbour after tug boat faultPortland Port says that the fault in one of its three tug boats has been fixed.15 Dec 2025...
