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Dorset
Monday, November 25, 2024
I am advised that the consultation on strengthening police powers against Gypsies and Travellers is due to close at midnight on Wednesday 4th March. Many people from within and without the travelling community have grave concerns about the criminalisation of their choice of lifestyle that these new powers could...
No 3 is on its way. Stay in and keep an eye out for vulnerable neighbours xx Be careful and be aware: https://dorseteye.com/do-not-go-out-in-the-storm/ https://twitter.com/metoffice/status/1232987375342624773?s=20
Love was in the air at Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum in Dorchester as the first couple exchanged vows in the historic courtroom. Deborah and Andrew Cox and their guests got into the courtroom setting theme - Andrew even wore mock chains and handcuffs as he came into the courtroom. The couple...
climate strike
50 men, women and children attended a climate strike in central Dorchester at lunchtime today (Friday). This is the fourth held since the climate strike movement began. Speeches were given by Philip Marfleet and Lynne Hubbard about the proposed oil well in Puddletown that Dorset Council is considering whether to green-light...
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Saturday 15 February. Storm Dennis is expected to arrive around 12pm on Saturday lunchtime through to Sunday lunchtime. Storm Dennis is expected to bring outbreaks of rain, heavy and intense at times, with mist and fog over hills and coasts, and...
The met office has issued a wind weather warning for Sunday 9 February. There will be very strong winds, with some rainfall from midnight Saturday night, throughout Sunday and possibly into Monday morning. There are flood alerts for Lyme Regis, West Bay, Wareham and Chiswell. The highways team from Dorset...
February What: February half term Pirate week When: February 17th to 21st. More info: There will be swash-bucklin' fun aplenty and Shire Hall's half term Pirate Week. Kids dressed as pirates go free, when accompanied by a paying adult. There will be a treasure hunt, parrot spotting, film nights, and visitors can create their own...

Are there two Dorsets?

One is pictured by the tourist information at Visit Dorset: Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and Lyme; thatched cottages; and cream teas with apple cake. Another is a hidden Dorset – a county of vast inequalities, with huge landed estates and inherited wealth alongside towns and villages in which thousands...
Dorset Council are encouraging members of the public to submit ideas on how the Council might be able to help tackle climate and ecological concerns. It is now clear that the world has less than 10 years to switch away from fossil fuels to avoid the worst impacts of...
Brewery Square has announced the return of its winter warmer competition taking place on its official Facebook page. Retailers at the Dorchester development are encouraging shoppers to beat the January blues with a chance to win a large hamper of vouchers and gifts. The prize includes: A two-course meal at Pizza...