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Tags: Dorchester, Highways, Lidl, Roadworks

Severe delays by the new Lidl store in Dorchester

Posted on 02 May 2012 by Dorset County Council

Drivers should use alternative routes into and out of Dorchester later this week while junctions outside the new Lidl Store at the Loders junction are improved. Continue Reading

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Tags: Countryside, Dorchester, Dorset Countryside, Environment

County Hall works bring wildlife to Dorchester

Posted on 27 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

The latest phase of the County Hall grounds redesign is underway throughout spring, bringing more birds and other wildlife to central Dorchester.

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Tags: Bus, Community, Dorchester, Highways, Transport

Council subsidises Dorchester to Yeovil bus service until June

Posted on 23 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

Dorset County Council is subsidising the 212 bus service between Dorchester, Maiden Newton and Yeovil from Monday (26 March) to maintain a modified service while the long-term situation is reviewed. Continue Reading

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Tags: Dorchester, Dorchester Sports Centre, Leisure, Sports Centre, Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre, Thomas Hardye School, Time capsule

Thomas Hardye students to bury time capsule at new Dorchester Sports Centre

Posted on 07 March 2012 by West Dorset District Council

Students from Thomas Hardye School have been presented with a time capsule which is to be buried at the new Dorchester Sports Centre.

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Tags: Consultation, Development, Dorchester, Heritage, Heritage Lottery, Leisure, Old crown court, Shire Hall, Thomas Hardy, Toll Puddle Martyrs, Tourism, West Dorset

Bright future ahead for Dorchester’s Shire Hall

Posted on 28 February 2012 by West Dorset District Council

Plans to shape the future of Dorchester’s historic Shire Hall are moving forward. Continue Reading

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Tags: Dorchester, Dorchester Sports Centre, Leisure, Sport, Sports Centre

District council agrees preferred operator for new Dorchester Sports Centre

Posted on 23 February 2012 by West Dorset District Council

West Dorset District Council has selected the company it hopes to appoint to run the new Dorchester Sports Centre.

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Tags: Dorchester, holocaust memorial day, multi cultural network, south west, West Dorset

Speak up speak out for Holocaust Memorial Day

Posted on 10 January 2012 by West Dorset District Council

The South West Dorset Multi Cultural Network will be hosting their sixth Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD).

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Tags: Dorchester, Tourism, Tourist Information Centre

Dorchester Tourist Information Centre staff recognised for excellence

Posted on 21 December 2011 by West Dorset District Council

Dorchester Tourist Information Centre has been selected as one of the three winners in the Tourism Information Service of the Year category.

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Tags: Dorchester, judges, Old crown court

Judges shown rough justice

Posted on 28 November 2011 by West Dorset District Council

Dungeons, stocks and other harsh punishments from the past have been examined by Judges in Dorchester.

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Tags: Christmas, Dorchester, Roads

Temporary road closures for Dorchester Christmas Cracker

Posted on 25 November 2011 by Dorset County Council

A number of roads in Dorchester will be temporarily closed on the evening of Thursday 1 December 2011 for this year’s Dorchester Christmas Cracker festivities.

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Tags: Community, Dorchester, Funding, Grant

Car booters give £23,000 to community groups

Posted on 07 November 2011 by West Dorset District Council

Community groups and organisations gathered at the Town Hall in Dorchester on Friday 4 November to receive certificates and cheques totalling £23,086.75.

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Tags: Development, Dorchester, Parking

There’s plenty of space to park in Dorchester

Posted on 04 November 2011 by West Dorset District Council

Dorchester car parks still offer plenty of spaces for shoppers, visitors and workers, according to the results of a district council survey. Continue Reading

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Tags: Cycling, Dorchester, Weymouth Relief Road

Dorchester cycle links to be improved

Posted on 04 November 2011 by Dorset County Council

Work to link the new cycleway created as part of the Weymouth Relief Road with cycle routes in Dorchester will start on Monday 7 November.

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Tags: Dorchester, Highways, Roadworks

Northernhay wall works to resume

Posted on 27 October 2011 by Dorset County Council

Northernhay in Dorchester will be closed between 9.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday from 31 October 2011.

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Tags: Bus, Dorchester, Poundbury

New bus service to link Poundbury and Dorchester town centre

Posted on 18 October 2011 by Dorset County Council

A brand new bus service between Poundbury and Dorchester town centre will start running on Monday 24 October. Continue Reading

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Tags: Development, Dorchester, Healthy lifestyle, Leisure, Recreation, Sport

Historic funding boost for new pool

Posted on 08 September 2011 by West Dorset District Council

Dorchester Swimming Bath Trustees have donated £72,000 towards the building of the new Dorchester Sports Centre. Continue Reading

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Tags: Dorchester, Highways, Roadworks, Weymouth, Weymouth Relief Road

Night closure for A354 Ridgeway resurfacing

Posted on 24 August 2011 by Dorset County Council

The A354 between Dorchester and Weymouth will be closed for ten nights next month to allow Dorset County Council to carry out essential resurfacing works on the Ridgeway.

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Tags: Dorchester, Jurassic Coast

Monster Jurassic Coast fossil goes on display at Dorset County Museum

Posted on 08 July 2011 by Dorset County Council

The giant jaws of a huge marine reptile are on permanent display at Dorset County Museum. Continue Reading

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Tags: Dorchester, Savings, Street lighting

Dorchester first for energy saving street light switch-off

Posted on 13 June 2011 by Dorset County Council

Changes to night-time street lighting aimed at reducing Dorset County Council’s energy costs and carbon emissions will begin in Dorchester on Monday 20 June.

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Tags: Charles Street development, Council office, Dorchester

Changes to parking in place to cater for upcoming building work

Posted on 24 May 2011 by West Dorset District Council

Arrangements are in place to minimise disruption to parking in Dorchester when building work starts on the Charles Street site this June.

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