Dorset Council1 day agoThousands of street car chargers to be installedDrivers without off-street parking will benefit from 3,000 new on-street car charging points.1 day ago7 Feb 2026Retirement complex approved after inquiryDorset Council rejected the project last year but a planning inspector approved it after an inquiry.7 Feb 20265 Feb 2026'Cruel' farmer banned from keeping sheep Nigel Turner pleaded guilty to 19 offences at Weymouth Magistrates' Court.5 Feb 20265 Feb 2026What is groundwater flooding and why Dorset is seeing 'historic highs'With a Met Office yellow warning for rain in effect people are being warned about the dangers of groundwater flooding.5 Feb 202629 Jan 2026School transport cancelled as heavy rain forecastDorset Council said it, with roads flooded, it had to consider the safety school journeys29 Jan 202627 Jan 2026Bridge repair vital despite traffic light delaysTemporary traffic lights are being manned to minimise tailbacks while urgent repairs take place.27 Jan 202626 Jan 2026More 20mph speed limits - but do they work?Ten more Dorset towns and villages are to have extended or new 20mph speed limits before Easter. 26 Jan 202622 Jan 2026Council considers £2m plan to cut energy billsDorset Council hopes to save money and energy by replacing streetlights and installing solar panels.22 Jan 202619 Jan 2026Months-long work to key bridge set to startThe work to Ferry Bridge is due to start on Monday and continue until early March.19 Jan 2026...
