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Magpies face Fisherman in FA Cup clash

DORCHESTER Town are back in Emirates FA Cup action this weekend as they make the trip to Brixham AFC

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Firefighters pay tribute to lives lost in 9/11 attacks 24 years on

Dorchester Fire Station has paid tribute to the thousands of lives lost in the September 11 terrorist attacks, marking the 24th anniversary of the tragedy

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More than 500 homes and businesses without power

More than 500 homes and businesses in Weymouth were without power last night with customers without electricity in Dorchester this morning

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Disruption to tips this weekend

Access to tips will disrupted this weekend

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New school building plans part of almost £3bn per year government investment

Plans for a new school building will be part of an almost £3bn per year investment in education from the government, it has been confirmed

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Magpies throw away three goal against Parkway

DORCHETER Town threw away a three goal lead to draw with Plymouth Parkway in horrid conditions at Bolitho Park on Tuesday night

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Volunteer drivers urgently needed to support club

Dignitaries from Dorchester have been riding about with a club helping disabled residents to help recruit more drivers

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Mobile police station launched ahead of front counter closures

Dorset Police have launched new mobile police stations ahead of multiple counters that are set to close in the autumn

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School to be rebuilt after government announces multi-million pound funding boost

The government has given the green light for a rebuild of a Dorset school

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Overturned trailer forces road to close

AN overturned tractor trailer has forced a road to close near Dorchester

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Magpies sink to bottom of the table after defeat to Tigers

DORCHESTER Town sunk to the bottom of the Southern League table after a 2-0 defeat away to Gloucester City on Saturday

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Junior anglers tackle tough conditions at Todber Manor

Young anglers from Dorchester Juniors braved challenging conditions at Todber Manor for annual Junior Pairs match.

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Here are the cheapest places to park in town

Finding a place to park during summer can be an absolute nightmare for some, and cheaper parking is also hard to come by these days when taking a trip out to Dorchester

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'A smile that lit up the world' - Remembering the Queen on anniversary of her death

September 8 marks the third anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a Monarch described as having 'a smile that lit up the world'

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Glorious sunshine and big crowds: Day one of Dorset County Show

Glorious sunshine, bustling crowds, and a celebration of all things rural marked a triumphant return for the Dorset County Show

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Village meeting over local plan and 3,750 homes

A parish council is hosting a meeting asking for residents opinions on plans for 3,750 homes north of Dorchester

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Free coaching to help residents manage money

A local church is offering money coaching course to help people manage their finances.

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"Fed up" residents face eight-month roadwork "chaos"

Residents in Dorchester are “fed up” with the amount of roadworks in the county town over the past year and feel the next eight months could bring “chaos” to the roads

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Dorset Premier League preview: Title rivals go head-to-head in early season clash

ROUND seven of the Dorset Premier League sees several top of the table clashes take place

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Families invited to learn about care for loved ones

FAMILIES in Dorset are being invited to learn more about to find the right care for their loved ones