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Dorset farm's plan for summer camping sessions
A CAMPSITE near Dorchester is proposing two camping sessions during the season.
Pro-Palestine protests in Dorchester and Weymouth
Protesters are planning a ‘day of action for Palestine’ across Dorset tomorrow
Beat the Bounds event finale of Dorchester Walking Festival
An ancient tradition dating back to Roman times, complete with reenactors and musicians will take place at the Roman town house in Dorchester
Dorset Council to mark International Nurses' Day
Dorset Council will be flying the International Nurses' Day flag in honour of all nurses on Sunday, May 12
Weekend weather for Dorset: Thunder forecast after sun
The hottest weekend of the year could end with a period of thundery weather, which looks set to continue into next week
A35: Second crash causes traffic chaos near Dorchetser
Following an early morning crash on Friday, May 10, at the Stinsford Roundabout, a second crash took place near to Stinsford Farm - causing minor damage to a vehicle.
A35: Delays to traffic after crash closes road near Dorchester
Traffic is at a standstill following a crash on a major Dorset road this morning
Natural England and Dorset Wildlife Trust buy Lyscombe farm
Lyscombe Farm i has been purchased for nature and to allow thousands of homes to be built without worsening nutrient pollution, Natural England has announced
Dorchester Police seize weapons and drugs from property
Dorset Police found a small quantity of drugs and two 'offensive weapons' following housing visits to properties in Dorchester.
Full schedule of D-Day 80th anniversary events in Dorchester
TIMINGS have been announced for the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Dorchester this summer.
2024 Dorchester Primary Inter-Schools Championship - report
THE return of a Dorchester football tournament after a six-year absence has been hailed as a big success.
2024 Wessex Internet Dorset League - week two previews
DORCHESTER skipper Gautham Rajendar has labelled as “unfortunate” his side’s 10-point deduction for fielding an unregistered player.
Dorset & Wilts v Berkshire: Team news and match preview
FOUR west Dorset players have been selected for Dorset & Wilts' opener against Berkshire at Bestwall tomorrow (3pm).
Prince of Wales School Dorchester nominated for TES Awards
The Prince of Wales School in Dorchester has been shortlisted for the TES Awards 2024
2024 Acerbis Magpies Football Festival - report and round-up
DORCHESTER Town’s Magpies Festival produced record-breaking numbers after the biggest-ever edition of the popular event.
Dorchester and Weymouth protesters call for Gaza ceasefire
Hundreds of protestors gathered in four Dorset towns on Tuesday (May 7) evening to call for a halt to the threatened invasion of Rafah in Gaza.
Tom Killick 'confident' in securing more Dorchester players
DORCHESTER Town boss Tom Killick has every “confidence” that the majority of the Magpies’ squad will commit for the 2024/25 season.
Dorset Police issue advice after reports of 'door knocking'
Police have issued advice following a spate of door kicking in a Dorset town
Arrest in Dorchester for alleged 'malicious communications'
A man was arrested in Dorchester by police investigating comments made on social media
Dorset Hot Air Balloon Festival receives mixed reviews
Dorset Hot Air Balloon Festival took place in Dorchester although it has received mixed reviews from attendees.