A Dorset MP has called for more action to improve the facilities at a railway station in Dorchester.

Chris Loder, Conservative representative for west Dorset, says he has urged South Western Railway (SWR) to make enhancements to Dorchester South.

He wants the train operator to demolish the 'eyesore' vacant Red Star Parcel building and carry out a series of station improvements. 

A meeting was held at the station in the county town on Friday between Mr Loder and SWR's development manager Andrew Ardley.

During the meeting, topics discussed included making changes to make Dorchester South more accessible for disabled users.

“I have championed Dorchester South many times in Parliament," the MP said.

"This is also why I have been fully making the case for this station to properly reflect its status as the gateway to Dorchester and west Dorset more widely.

"I am hoping to see progress shortly to finally overhaul the station building with the interests of our many disabled passengers at heart and look forward to the day, hopefully soon, that the eyesore parcel building will be demolished."

The MP added he is 'strongly supporting' a funding bid to help pay for the work needed at Dorchester South.