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Community sponsors found for five school crossing patrols

Posted on 08 May 2012 by Dorset County Council

Four aggregate companies, whose huge lorries regularly pass Bere Regis First School, have demonstrated their commitment to community safety by teaming up to sponsor the school crossing patrol. Continue Reading

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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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A350 Upton to Beacon Hill to be resurfaced

Posted on 26 April 2012 by Dorset County Council

Delays may occur on the A350 from the Upton roundabout to the Beacon Hill junction in early May while the road is resurfaced. Continue Reading

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Manhole covers stop clanking

Posted on 20 April 2012 by Dorset County Council

A scheme to replace clanking manhole covers at Weymouth’s King Street junction with Queen Street on Sunday has been put on hold after they settled down and stopped annoying neighbours.

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Relief Road wins another construction award

Posted on 16 April 2012 by Dorset County Council

Contractors who built the Weymouth Relief Road are in the top 3% of projects in the Considerate Constructors Scheme 2012 National Awards. Skanska Construction UK Ltd won a silver award for its work as major contractor on the road. Continue Reading

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Deadline for Jubilee street closure applications approaching

Posted on 16 April 2012 by Dorset County Council

Communities across Dorset planning Diamond Jubilee parties are being urged to submit their applications for street closures by 20 April. Continue Reading

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Weymouth manhole covers to be fixed

Posted on 13 April 2012 by Dorset County Council

Delays are possible at the Kings Street, Queens Street junction in Weymouth next Sunday (22 April) when loose manhole covers are being replaced. Continue Reading

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Weymouth Town Bridge

Posted on 02 April 2012 by Dorset County Council

Plans to reopen Weymouth Town Bridge over the Easter break have been changed to avoid traffic confusion as work takes place to refurbish the structure. Continue Reading

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Christchurch set for midnight street light switch-off

Posted on 02 April 2012 by Dorset County Council

Changes to night-time street lighting aimed at reducing Dorset County Council’s energy costs will begin in the Christchurch area on Monday 16 April. Continue Reading

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Weymouth’s intelligent transport system wins excellence award

Posted on 29 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

Weymouth’s new intelligent transport system has won the top award for excellence from the Intelligent Transport Society for the United Kingdom. Continue Reading

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Work starts on Littlemoor temporary park-and-ride

Posted on 27 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

Work has begun today (Tuesday 27 March) on a temporary park-and-ride site that will help visitors get to Weymouth & Portland during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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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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Dorchester Road improvements start

Posted on 23 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

Work is starting next week (26 March) on the first phase of improvements to Dorchester Road after residents backed the amended proposals. Continue Reading

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New Bothenhampton Community Bus

Posted on 12 March 2012 by Dorset County Council

Bothenhampton residents will benefit from a new community bus service starting on Friday 16 March. Continue Reading

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Jurassic Stones sculpture unveiled in Weymouth

Posted on 10 February 2012 by Dorset County Council

A landmark sculpture for Weymouth has been officially unveiled.

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Newstead Road closed for bridge installation

Posted on 31 January 2012 by Dorset County Council

The new pedestrian and cycle bridge over Newstead Road, Weymouth, will be installed one week later than planned.

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Have your say on Dorchester Road improvements

Posted on 23 January 2012 by Dorset County Council

There is a chance to comment on new plans to improve Dorchester Road in Weymouth at a series of public meetings.  Continue Reading

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Route to ferry terminal could put Weymouth on European cycle touring map

Posted on 18 January 2012 by Dorset County Council

European cyclists will be encouraged to tour Dorset as part of a cross Channel route if Dorset County Council goes ahead with improvements.

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Remedial work in King Street

Posted on 16 January 2012 by Dorset County Council

Delays are possible at the King Street, Queen Street junction in Weymouth on Thursday night (19 January) when repairs are being made to loose manhole covers. Continue Reading

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Public meeting for Burton Road footbridge works

Posted on 14 December 2011 by Dorset County Council

Dorset County Council is inviting local people to a public meeting to discuss work to replace the Burton Road footbridge over the A35 Christchurch bypass.

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