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Dorset Council is working urgently to support children, young people and families affected by the sudden closure of Leweston School near Sherborne.

As the days become shorter and temperatures begin to drop, now is the perfect time to think about preparing for winter. Winter can bring additional challenges for our health, particularly for older people, young children, those with long-term health conditions,

Reaching out for support came at one of the most difficult times in Mark's* life.

People living, working and travelling near Loscombe Crossroads on the A30 are being invited to share information about how the junction's temporary closure has affected them before Dorset Council makes a decision on its future.

Joint statement from Councillor Millie Earl, Leader of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council; Councillor Nick Ireland, Leader of Dorset Council; Councillor Bill Revans, Leader of Somerset Council; and Councillor Ian Thorn, Leader of Wiltshire Council "We warmly…

To help reduce the risk of flooding and disruption during the winter months, Dorset Council will carry out essential drainage maintenance works at Bakers Arms Roundabout near Lytchett Minster between 1 and 30 November 2026.

Residents across Dorset are invited to join the county's annual Remembrance Service on Armistice Day as the community comes together to remember and honour those who gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars, and in conflicts since.

Dorset Council has officially launched Extended Access at Sherborne Library - giving residents greater flexibility to use library services beyond traditional staffed hours.Library users can now borrow and return books and use free Wi-Fi and computers until 8pm Monday to Saturday.

Portland Beach Road and the causeway remains open tonight Saturday 24 October. There is still a period of high winds and rain continuing throughout the evening.

Residents in Littlemoor and Broadwey are being thanked for helping shape the future of their community.More than 700 residents have helped shape plans for a £20 million investment programme.

Residents in Dorset are benefiting from technology to manage everyday tasks, maintain their wellbeing and remain in control of their daily lives.

Dorset Council and Help and Kindness are working together on a new project to better understand the experiences of people who are ageing without children, so that future information, services and community support can reflect the different ways people live and age in…

The Environment Agency and emergency services are advising residents and road users that Portland Beach Road and the causeway remains open.

Landlords, letting agents and landowners across Dorset are being invited to a free Dorset Council Landlord Forum in Dorchester, offering practical updates on major changes affecting the private rented sector, including the forthcoming rental property register. …

The leaders of BCP Council, Dorset Council, Somerset Council and Wiltshire Council have applauded the Prime Minister’s confirmation during PMQs today, 21 October, that the Government supports the establishment of a Mayoral Strategic Authority for Wessex.

Dorset Council has celebrated the dedication of local foster carers and supported lodgings providers at its annual Foster Carer Awards Evening, while encouraging more residents to consider whether they could offer a home to a child or young person in need.

More than 300 Year 8 and Year 9 students from 21 schools across Dorset have taken part in a first-of-its-kind skills festival, learning ‘secrets of the trade’ from specialists in the military, security, and cyber industries.

Dorset Council has appointed consulting engineers to help develop plans to protect and strengthen Lyme Regis' historic Cobb for future generations.

Residents are being encouraged to visit their local library this October and join a national campaign promoting climate awareness. From 21 to 28 October, Dorset Libraries will take part in Green Libraries Week 2026.

Dorset Council is appealing for information after extensive vandalism was discovered at Stephens Castle in Verwood, where fencing across the site was deliberately cut in multiple locations. The damage occurred between Thursday 15 October and morning of Friday 16 October.