Dorchester Nub News

14/07/2024

Tractor moves on the up?

“It is reasonable to conclude that that the increase in feedstock would have no material effect on highway safety or operational capacity,”

14/07/2024

Dorchester parking review call

“Enforcement is an issue on a town-scale. People just don’t care and say to those who complain ‘what are you going to do about it?’”

14/07/2024

Local housing targets need to drop say campaigners

Speakers highlighted the inability of the former Government’s policy to deliver housing targeted at meeting the nation’s need for truly affordable housing.

14/07/2024

School transport concerns

New Government – but the same problems remain for Dorset Council says councillor.

14/07/2024

NHS staff on the move?

NHS involved in talks with Dorset Council about moving some of its other teams, including the newly established Integrated Care Board, into County Hall

14/07/2024

Event is praised

Twenty schools in the region took part, and together they saved the equivalent of 15,648kg of CO2 and 23kg of NOx of car emissions from entering the atmosphere.

20/06/2024

Two arrests after drugs are found by police

A 40 year-old male and 16 year-old male are both assisting officers with the investigation and enquries continue.

20/06/2024

Respect shown by community to services

The ceremony will feature speeches from various individuals, including Military Personnel from the Royal Navy, Army, and Royal Air Force.

20/06/2024

Prolific thief behind bars

“David Clift was a one-man crime wave. Officers from across Weymouth and West Dorset worked diligently and quickly to identify and apprehend him. '

20/06/2024

Police seek help over assault

It is reported that the man was assaulted with a hockey stick, causing an injury to his leg

20/06/2024

Pledge to tackle shortage of affordable homes

“When you have doctors and dentists who can’t afford to live here that is not acceptable – we have to make a difference as a council”

20/06/2024

Longer hours at Wagamama?

The Brewery Square business wants to be able to stay open and serving drinks until midnight each day.

03/06/2024

Students among those to contribute at open meeting that will review town transport

'The year couldn’t have ended better when the long campaign to get the X51 bus service re-routed to include Martinstown achieved success”.

03/06/2024

Planning update

Dorchester pharmacy is to have a 24-hour prescription ’robot’ fitted

03/06/2024

Get your tools at the ready! Residents in the forefront once again of keeping area smart as landowners stay quiet

'Come on local businesses, Network Rail, Duchy of Cornwall and councils, let’s have a plan to make a small but much needed improvement.'

03/06/2024

Petition call proves successful

Dorchester woman argued that the small structure, four metres by three metres, is relatively inconspicuous in its setting.

03/06/2024

Green light for flats plan

The flats will be a mixture of one and two-bed with the site having its own car parking

03/06/2024

Dorchester Town Council has agreed a grant of £250 towards the expenses of running the event with £950 coming from Awards for All.

03/06/2024

Crisis point for housing in region

Solutions desperately need to be found to the crisis says housing campaign group

03/06/2024

"It's important to be able to step away from the busy, and sometimes overwhelming, hospital environment and take a moment."

'Funding will allow us to transform a neglected courtyard into a beautiful tranquil space, so that people can take a break'

03/06/2024

Police appeal for witnesses after Dorchester crash leaves woman fighting for life

Firefighters freed the woman, in her fifties, from her vehicle before she was taken to hospital.

03/06/2024

Volunteers making a difference

Assistant Chief Constable Steve Lyne said: “Volunteers commit to hundreds of hours a week working within communities across Dorset.

03/06/2024

County countering climate change

“As a council, we are committed to addressing climate change. And we recognise that we have an important role to play in driving our county towards net zero.'

29/05/2024

Praise for Jo and fellow carers

Guests were treated to an evening of entertainment, food, and fun raffle prizes, as well as hearing from engaging keynote speaker, Luke Rodgers

29/05/2024

After wildlife attacks and other incidents officers issue warning

'We will continue to monitor and engage with the local community to resolve the ongoing issues.'

29/05/2024

Claims of huge housing development incursion are rebuffed

“I fear that Dorset Wildlife Trust’s purchase of Lyscombe Farm will now enable the 3,500 home development north of Dorchester to happen.'

23/05/2024

Food supplies hit rock bottom at refuge

“The refuge seems to have been forgotten about with other collections and the cupboard is now bare.”

23/05/2024

Did you witness town assault?

The victim was reportedly punched and kicked before the offenders made off down an alleyway near to the United Church.

21/05/2024

Minister's medical visit to Dorchester

Minister checks out construction site of the hospital's new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit which is due to open in 2027.

21/05/2024

Jurassic joy for appeal

More than 50 people tackled distances of between 10km and the full 100km.