Historic Sherborne Building Blaze 'Could Have Been Prevented' Wednesday, April 29, 2026 sherborne newellhouse historic fire cpre dorsetcouncil preservation antisocial investigation heritage The former Newell House School, a cherished Grade II listed building in Sherborne, Dorset, was severely damaged by a fire believed to have been deliberately set on the evening of Sunday, April 26. The blaze, which started … Read More
Torched Derelict Building in Sherborne Sparks Calls for Urgent Action Tuesday, April 28, 2026 sherborne fire newellhouse antisocialbehaviour vandalism publicsafety dorsetcouncil investigation roadclosure listedbuilding A deliberate fire has severely damaged a derelict building in Sherborne, drawing urgent calls for remedial action from local authorities. The fire broke out at the former Newell House School on Cornhill, near the A30, at 5:58 … Read More
Dorset Council Dismisses 11 Officers Following Financial Rule Breaches Monday, July 28, 2025 dorset dorsetcouncil audit financialmisconduct healthandsafety governance fraud procurement accountability transparency Dorset Council has terminated the contracts of 11 interim officers following serious breaches of financial regulations and undisclosed gifts, according to a recently released internal audit report. These officers were … Read More
Seaside Cafe ‘The Boat on the Bay’ Seeks License to Serve Alcohol Saturday, May 10, 2025 kimmeridge seaside cafe pop-up alcohol dorsetcouncil outdoordining localbusiness seasonal hospitality The Boat on the Bay, a beloved summer outdoor eatery at Kimmeridge, has submitted an application to Dorset Council seeking a premises license to sell alcohol daily from noon until 6 pm. Operating since 2022, this ‘pop-up’ … Read More