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Dorchester prepare for battle against Seahorses
THIS Saturday, Dorchester RFC take the short seven-mile trip to Weymouth & Portland RFC’s Monmouth Avenue home, in their Counties 2 Tribute Ale Dorset & Wilts South league fixture
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Police warn of work vehicles being targeted
Police are investigating a number of thefts from vehicles
Disruption expected as road works project to resume next week
The second phase of eight-month road works gets under way next week with motorists in Dorchester set to expect disruptions with a closure in place
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Train disruption after trackside fire
A fire has caused disruption on the railway
Places still available on free money coaching courses
Places are available for Dorset residents on a free money coaching course
Our 'miracle' baby was born on New Year's Day
A FAMILY whose baby daughter was one of the first to be born at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester this year have described her as 'a little miracle'
Green light for tourism developments
RURAL sites around Dorchester have been given the green light for tourism-related developments, while one proposal has been withdrawn.
First baby of new year a 'very special' family affair
Marnie June Symes was born on Portland at 2.13am on New Year's Day weighing 6lbs 4oz - the first of 2026 to be born under the care of Dorset County Hospital's Cygnet homebirth team.
Fogden recovery 'going in the right direction,' says Killick
DORCHESTER Town midfielder Wes Fogden's recovery from injury is 'going in the right direction'
Driver left with serious head injuries after 'repeatedly punched in face and head'
A driver has received serious head injuries in an alleged road rage incident
Festive event held for older people in the community to prevent loneliness
A COMMUNITY lunch to help prevent loneliness among elderly people in Dorchester come together over Christmas
Plans unveiled to repair fire-damaged Dorchester property
REPAIRS, including refurbished flats and a new shopfront, are planned for a Dorchester South Street property following a fire which gutted the neighbouring building in December 2024.
Planning work steps up a gear on 4,100 home scheme
PREPARATORY planning work is stepping up a gear on the Dorchester North housing development.
Stalls, attractions and demonstrations at fire station open day
An event is being organised to highlight the incredible work of an emergency service whilst raising money for an essential charity.
Magpies clash with Farnham postponed due to frozen pitch
DORCHESTER Town's Southern League away fixture with Farnham Town was called off on Saturday, January 3, due to a frozen pitch.
Magpies welcome back Robinson and Spetch ahead of Farnham clash
DORCHESTER Town boss Tom Killick says striker Wayne Robinson has ' a real desire to get back on the pitch' after serving a three match suspension
Miniature painting and gaming club looking for members
A new miniature painting and gaming club is starting at Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Fireworks believed to be cause of town centre bin fire
A FIRE broke out in a town centre bin last night believed to be caused by used fireworks.
'A genuine honour': Dorchester mayor looks ahead to 2026
Dorchester’s mayor has said it’s a genuine honour to be in the role as he praised the town for their generosity in donating to worthy causes in his new year’s message
BT 'street hub' planned at railway station
DORCHESTER could get a BT ‘street hub’ – the device offering public internet and phone connectivity, charging, emergency calling and an advertising display.