Thousands of New Homes Proposed for Dorset, Including a Major Development North of Dorchester Tuesday, August 19, 2025 dorset housing localplan development dorchester consultation planning cpre renewables transport Dorset Council has launched a comprehensive public consultation on the new Dorset Local Plan, which will shape the county’s development for the next 15 years. The plan addresses future housing, employment, renewable energy … Read More
Plans Underway at Dorchester to Manage Yeovil Maternity Closure Impact Friday, June 27, 2025 maternity dorchester yeovil closure somerset hospital births staffing healthcare safety Dorset County Hospital (DCH) is proactively preparing to handle a significant rise in births following the unexpected closure of the Yeovil maternity unit on May 19th due to safety concerns. This closure is expected to shift … Read More
Discovering Dorchester: A Roman Gem in Dorset Friday, April 18, 2025 dorchester roman dorset heritage history landscape literary town events culture Nestled in the picturesque county of Dorset, Dorchester stands as a historic market town boasting a rich blend of Roman heritage and natural splendor. The town’s Roman roots, dating back to 60 AD, are evident through … Read More
Discover the Roman Remnants of Dorchester Friday, April 18, 2025 dorchester roman history dorset town roman remnants attractions thomas hardy abbey events Nestled in Dorset, a quaint UK town with 18th-century houses, expansive walks, and an ancient burial site older than Stonehenge rivals the more crowded cities of Oxford and Cambridge. Dorchester boasts Roman roots dating back … Read More
Wall Collapse at Dorchester Cemetery May Require Exhumations Tuesday, April 8, 2025 dorchester cemetery exhumations reconstruction wall collapse safety reburials engineering works graves relatives Families with loved ones buried in the Fordington Cemetery in Dorchester have been alerted to the possibility of exhumations and reburials due to a recent wall collapse. The collapse, described as sudden and unexpected, has … Read More
MP Raises Concerns Over Closure of Yeovil Stroke Unit Thursday, April 25, 2024 dorset mp stroke unit closure yeovil dorchester taunton nhs somerset healthcare patients The closure of the hyper-acute stroke unit at Yeovil Hospital has sparked concerns from Dorset MP Chris Loder. Loder alleges that the new stroke services at Dorset County Hospital may not be ready before the existing services … Read More