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Families across Dorset will soon benefit from better support services thanks to £2.3 million in funding from the Department for Education (DfE).
A visit to the grave of James Hammett, the first Tolpuddle Labourer and the only Martyr buried in the county, took place on the anniversary of his death, 21 November.
Cornwall’s community of Beryl eBike users have pedalled their way to more than one million kilometres since the scheme was introduced three years ago.
Dorset Council is bringing forward plans for a significant solar energy project at Higher South Buckland Farm, Chickerell - part of the council’s long-established Farms Estate.
“No fines. No fuss. Just bring your books back” - that’s the message from Cornwall’s Library Service which is encouraging borrowers to return overdue books.
A new era begins at Dorset Innovation Park (Winfrith Newburgh, Wool) with the launch of Dorset Innovation Park Ltd – a dedicated company established to accelerate the site’s transformation into a leading hub for advanced engineering, defence technology and clean energy innovation.
Maintaining and fixing roads can create carbon emissions, especially when using hot asphalt, that black stuff used to resurface roads.
Cornwall Council is offering residents the chance to hire out its low emission pool cars at weekends.
Dorset’s brightest business brains have been honoured for two decades of supporting the local economy to grow and thrive.
Since launching in August 2024, Beryl e-bike share riders have taken over 50,000 journeys across Dorchester, Portland and Weymouth, marking a major milestone in Dorset Council’s commitment to sustainable transport.
Homeowners and private landlords can now apply for a loan to fund house repairs and energy saving improvements through a Council-backed scheme.
Contracts have been exchanged to enable works to begin on a £15 million development at a town centre site in Weston-super-Mare.
Bristol City Leap has announced an update to the eligibility criteria for the Bright Green Homes project.
This autumn, a Dorset Council-led habitat restoration project will begin across five Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) in East Dorset, aiming to safeguard some of the world’s rarest wildlife habitats while reducing the risk of wildfires to both nature and nearby communities.
Free courses, expert support, and a chance to win a tablet – all at Weymouth Library this autumn!
One of Dorset’s affordable housing projects, Bridport Cohousing’s “Hazelmead” has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.
A new discount card scheme has been launched to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families.
A new children’s home nestled in serene woodland near Bodmin has opened its doors to support young people with disabilities.
