Dorset Council15 hrs agoStart date for tip booking system announced Bookings start 23 March at recycling centres in Dorchester, Wimborne, Shaftesbury and Sherborne. 15 hrs ago2 days agoIconic harbour walkway closed by council after deathPart of The Cobb in Lyme Regis is closed after two serious incidents involving reported falls.2 days ago5 days agoPothole repairs to tackle impact of weeks of rainDorset Council will spend an extra £5m fixing the worst affected roads in the county.5 days ago6 days agoAxed lollipop patrol to be saved and relocatedDorset Council says it is in talks to move the school crossing patrol to a different location.6 days ago8 days agoPlans to strengthen coast and flood defencesCoastal protection for Swanage and West Bay's harbour walls set to be approved by Dorset Council.8 days ago26 Feb 2026'Ridiculous' new rule means end of lollipop patrolThe lollipop patrol outside Lytchett Matravers Primary School will come to an end in March.26 Feb 202623 Feb 2026Thousands of street car chargers to be installedDrivers without off-street parking will benefit from 3,000 new on-street car charging points.23 Feb 20267 Feb 2026Retirement complex approved after inquiryDorset Council rejected the project last year but a planning inspector approved it after an inquiry.7 Feb 20265 Feb 2026'Cruel' farmer banned from keeping sheep Nigel Turner pleaded guilty to 19 offences at Weymouth Magistrates' Court.5 Feb 2026...