Dorset Council9 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.9 hrs ago1 day agoWW2 gun site faces demolition in seafront planPlanners recommend approval despite 60 objections and a failed bid to get the structure listed.1 day ago2 days agoHotel to reopen after ceiling collapse repairsThe hotel which closed for safety checks after structural damage is set to reopen on Thursday.2 days ago3 days agoVandalism puts conservation at risk, council warnsFencing installed for grazing animals at Stephens Castle was cut in multiple places.3 days ago5 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. 5 days ago8 days agoRoad partially reopens after hotel ceiling collapseSouth Street was closed on Sunday after a ceiling collapsed and the building was evacuated.8 days ago12 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...
