Dorset Council3 days ago'There is no typical foster carer - do not rule yourself out'Dan is backing a campaign by Dorset Council that says it urgently needs more foster carers across the county.3 days ago4 days agoSeaside resort's key route set for night closuresThe work, lasting three weeks, will see sections of the road close weekdays between 20:00 - 06:00 BST.4 days ago10 Sept 2026Tip closed after suspected explosive foundThe public is being asked to avoid the Dorchester Household Recycling Centre, which is cordoned off.10 Sept 20267 Sept 2026Resort's pleasure pier shuts for essential repairsDorset Council says steps to the beach will reopen before an annual triathlon on 20 September.7 Sept 202621 Aug 2026Plans for 380-home development on farmland submittedAn outline planning application has been put forward for a new site on border just outside Yeovil.21 Aug 202629 Jul 2026Call for PM visit as rural funding labelled unfairLib Dem councillor Simon Clifford says Dorset Council does not get "fair funding from government".29 Jul 202629 Jul 2026E-scooter trial to be rolled out to six new townsGreen light for schemes in Weymouth, Dorchester, Portland and Chickerell and Corfe Mullen and Upton.29 Jul 202624 Jul 2026Relief as lollipop patrol job cuts postponedLollipop crossing staff threatened with redundancy have been told to return to work in September.24 Jul 202621 Jul 2026Scooter rally parking tickets refunded after outcryScooter riders issued with fines after parking on a pavement at a rally are to be refunded.21 Jul 2026...
