Dorchester4 days agoTrailer, caravan and sheds wrecked in blazeA column of smoke could be seen for miles around the fire in Lewell, which spread to outbuildings.4 days ago6 days agoTown council's solar panel plan rejectedThe town council applied to have Dorset Council's dismissal overturned but was unsuccessful.6 days ago7 Jul 2025Six weeks of road closures for 'emergency' worksA section of Maiden Castle Road in Dorchester is expected to be shut for six weeks.7 Jul 20253 Jul 2025Council says junction is 'safer' after revampWorks began on the busy area in Dorchester in the middle of January.3 Jul 20253 Jul 2025Two 3,000-year-old blobs of gold valued at £3,000The two blobs of high-purity gold were found by metal detectorists and have been valued at £3,000.3 Jul 202526 Jun 2025Area's best phone coverage found by bin lorriesA council uses waste vehicles to check the signal strength of four networks across its area.26 Jun 202522 Jun 2025Roman house rock damage 'not vandalism', says councilThe rocks lie behind County Hall in Dorchester, leading down to the Roman Town House.22 Jun 20256 Jun 2025Wandering cat's owner makes plea over sleepoversSusie has become well known for the adventures she has around Dorchester in Dorset. 6 Jun 202528 May 2025Pedestrian signals upgrade work planned for townSignals in High East Street junction in Dorchester "reached end of their maintainable life".28 May 2025...
