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Plan for new Dorset home and more submitted
A SERIES of planning applications have been submitted for the area around Dorchester, ranging from home extensions to certificates of lawful use and full redevelopment proposals.
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'It will be a testing atmosphere': Magpies travel to Dolphins for midweek derby
DORCHESTER Town will have to navigate a 'testing atmosphere at the BlackGold Stadium today as they face off against Poole Town in the Southern League Premier South (7.45pm)
Magpies need to put string of results together after 'clinical' win over Geordies
DORCHESTER Town manger Tom Killick has said his team was 'clinical' in their 2-0 win over Hanwell Town on Saturday and now wants the team to string a run of results together
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Dairy farm forced to pay £16k for polluting river
A DORSET dairy farm will have to fork out £16,000 after polluting a river
"Shocked" parents call on council to prevent closure of pre-school
Concerned parents are calling on Dorset Council to prevent the closure of a charity supporting preschool children with additional needs
Magpies record back-to-back wins with victory over Geordies
DORCHESTER Town recorded back-to-back wins for the first time this season as they ran out 2-0 winners over Hanwell Town in the Southern League Premier South
Have you visited this market town voted one of the best in the country?
Dorset has its fair share of picturesque towns and villages that are perfect for a weekend away, whether you’re looking to relax in a cosy cottage or be out all day on hour long hikes with breath taking views. But one market town in particular has been named as one of the best in the country
Race against time to get statue installed before deadline
Work to install a statue of a famous author in Dorchester has hit a snag as campaigners need help to complete its installation in time for a popular event in the county town
Advice issued as police receive multiple reports of poaching
Police have issued advice to the public following reports of poaching in rural areas north of Dorchester
Staff 'over the moon' to make high street return 10 months after devastating fire
Ten months after a fire forced staff to move out of their office, a Dorchester estate agents has finally found a new home
Four weeks of A35 road closures start next week
FOUR weeks of road closures are expected to cause chaos for people travelling across Dorset at night.
Road to close for essential repairs
A road in the county town will be closed to allow engineers to carry out urgent repairs
New political party to host open discussion in Dorset
A new political party is holding a meeting in Dorset to ask residents about its future shape
Calls for investment as train operator ranked one of 'least reliable' in UK
A train operator serving stations in Dorset has been ranked as one of the least reliable train operators
E-bike hire scheme hailed a success after more than 50,000 journeys in first year
AN electric bike scheme introduced last year has seen more than 50,000 journeys made across Dorchester, Portland and Weymouth
Magpies drawn away to Basingstoke in FA Trophy
DORCHESTER Town will once again be on the road after finding out their next FA Trophy opponents
Teen 'punched in the head and robbed' by group of males
A teenage boy was punched in the head and robbed by a gang of yobs in Dorchester
Driver without licence has vehicle seized
A driver with a revoked licence had his vehicle seized in Dorchester
Dorchester beat Swanage Seconds in wind affected game
In a match badly affected by a very stiff crosswind Dorchester eventually got the better of local rivals Swanage
Dorchester & District Skittles League Cup Results
The latest results from the Dorchester & District Skittles League cup