Dorset volunteers praised for supporting Syrian refugees
Volunteers supporting families who have fled the conflict in Syria have been recognised at a special celebration event held at County Hall in Dorchester.
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Dorset care home hosts decades of wedding gowns to celebrate Harry and Meghan’s wedding
Royal Wedding NEWS FEED Dorset | Posted on May 18th, 2018 | Dorset care home hosts decades of wedding gowns to celebrate Harry and Meghan’s weddingA Dorset care home in Sturminster Newton has been inundated with wedding dresses after inviting the community to join in its royal wedding celebrations. SAY YES TO THE DRESS –…
Fire destroys building with bat roost on nature reserve
A fire has destroyed an historic railway hut on Dorset Wildlife Trust’s (DWT’s) Powerstock Common nature reserve, near Maiden Newton in west Dorset.
Dorset PCC joins Rural Crime Team on patrol
Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) Martyn Underhill joined Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team on patrol on 16 March.
Group celebrates International Women’s Day
A networking group for female professionals celebrated their eighth event since launching, on International Women’s Day
Environment Agency says a different approach is needed to tackle flooding over next 50 years
Over the next century a different approach is needed to protect the country from flooding, the Environment Agency’s chief executive said in a keynote speech at the annual Flood and Coast Conference on 20 March.
Dorset Destroyers smash Wheelchair Rugby 5s world record
It may have been unofficial, but there were tears of joy and cheers from the crowd as a Wheelchair Rugby Club based in Poole completed a 26-hour marathon match on 17 March, with the aim of highlighting the sport and getting into the Guinness Book of Records.
Council builds for the future with launch of £4m housing company
Councillors have backed ambitious plans to help tackle housing shortages in West Dorset by building a mix of new homes.
Dorset County Council’s new housing solutions one step closer
An innovative new project could help solve housing issues for around 250 adults with social care needs in Dorset.
CCTV appeal following armed robbery in Sturminster Newton
Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following an armed robbery in Sturminster Newton.