Dorset Council20 hrs agoPM backs mayor and devolution plans in Wessex regionAndy Burnham offers to meet councillors in the region so they can "move quickly" towards devolution.20 hrs ago2 days agoWW2 gun site faces demolition in seafront planPlanners recommend approval despite 60 objections and a failed bid to get the structure listed.2 days ago3 days agoHotel to reopen after ceiling collapse repairsThe hotel which closed for safety checks after structural damage is set to reopen on Thursday.3 days ago4 days agoVandalism puts conservation at risk, council warnsFencing installed for grazing animals at Stephens Castle was cut in multiple places.4 days ago6 days agoRoad safety improvements urged after motorbike deathA coroner raised concerns about the speed limit and lack of warning signs on a series of bends. 6 days ago14 Oct 2026Road partially reopens after hotel ceiling collapseSouth Street was closed on Sunday after a ceiling collapsed and the building was evacuated.14 Oct 202612 Oct 2026Guests evacuated from 'damaged' historic hotelThere is "structural damage" at The Bear in Wareham, according to Dorset Council.12 Oct 20269 Oct 2026More buses from 2027 in £67m transport shake-upResidents are being promised more frequent buses, Saturday services and new routes.9 Oct 20266 Oct 2026Centre at risk from erosion could get new homeThe centre could become uninsurable and be lost to erosion by about 2055, a report says.6 Oct 2026...
