Dorchester’s streets have never stood still. Long before modern shop signs, takeaway menus and café windows, these buildings watched generations pass through their doors. Each leaving behind a trace of life, trade and story. What we see today is just the latest chapter. Behind familiar shopfronts and social spaces lie stories of coaching inns, quiet… Read more »
Just before Christmas, Dorchester welcomed a striking new addition to its town centre: a life-size bronze Sylvia Townsend Warner statue, seated on a bench outside Goulds Department Store on South Street. Sylvia Townsend Warner is now the first non-royal woman to be commemorated in Dorchester, joining six existing statues of men – a landmark moment… Read more »
The new year often brings a renewed focus on health and wellbeing. After the indulgence of the festive season, winter is the perfect time to reset routines, get moving and spend more time looking after both body and mind. In Dorchester, staying active doesn’t have to mean staying indoors. The town offers plenty of ways… Read more »
Planning Permission Granted for New Live Music & Community Venue in Dorchester Dorchester, Dorset – Planning permission has been granted for the transformation of a long-vacant building on the Marabout Industrial Estate into a new live music, events and community venue, led by the team behind Copper Street Brewery. The approval, granted by Dorset Council,… Read more »
Dorchester has a habit of quietly surprising people – visitors and locals alike. Look beyond the familiar high-street names and well-worn routes and you’ll find a collection of independent businesses that give the town centre its real character. They’re the kind of places locals grow to love once they’ve discovered them, and visitors often find… Read more »
January can feel quieter than expected. But for small businesses and the communities that support them, this post-holiday lull is actually a valuable opportunity to set the tone for the year ahead. January is the perfect time of the year to reflect, review and plan. Most business owners take this time to benchmark for the… Read more »
