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Care home residents in Dorset show community spirit amid cracking Easter fun
Avon Reach care home in Mudeford and other Colten Care homes donated Easter eggs and lunches to Christchurch Food Bank, spreading community cheer this Easter.
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Attack leaves 12-year-old injured in town centre
A 12-year-old girl has been injured in a town centre attack
Fogden hails work ethic but admits wins are 'greatly needed' after draw with Terras
WES Fogden hailed his Dorchester Town side’s response to criticism as they dug in for a hard-earned point against Weymouth to end a four match losing streak but admitted wins are 'greatly needed' as they dropped points in the race for survival
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Snooker league round-up after new spring seasongets underway
Colliton XQ 2026 have set the early pace in the Switched On Renewables Dorchester & District Snooker League’s 6 Reds Spring Snooker Competition, making it two wins from two to top the table.
Ball by ball as Terras and Magpies draw
Live updates from the Bob Lucas Stadium as Weymouth host Dorchester Town in the Southern League.
Teacher and amateur footballer wins mentoring award
A TEACHER who plays football for Dorchester Town has been recognised with a mentoring award for the care and support given to a trainee
Warning as doctors begin six-day strike after Easter bank holiday
DORSET County Hospital has issued a warning ahead of the latest strike by resident (junior) doctors - which will start just after the Easter bank holiday weekend.
'Players don't want to do the ugly side' - Fogden
WES Fogden again questioned Dorchester's desire to tackle the ugly side of the game following a damaging 3-2 loss to Berkhamsted.
Magpies sustain big blow to survival hopes with defeat to Berkhamsted
DORCHESTER Town sustained a big blow to their Southern League Premier South survival hopes after a 3-2 home loss to Berkhamsted.
Remembering town's much missed Marks & Spencer store
Here's the history of Dorchester’s much missed Marks and Spencer, which opened on South Street in 1936 and closed in 2022.
Update after two-car crash closes road
A road has reopened following a crash earlier today.
Road closed due to crash
A Dorchester road has been closed due to a crash
Meet the new mayor of our county town
DORCHESTER’S next Mayor will be independent councillor Les Fry, a former Police Inspector.
Weather forecast for Dorset over upcoming Easter weekend
Dorset weather forecast: Portland, Weymouth & Dorchester to see rain, overcast skies, strong gusts, and rising pollen levels this weekend. Highs up to 14°C.
Magpies have 'five massive games' to save season
DORCHESTER Town have five "massive games" left as they look to avoid relegation from the Southern League this season
Request for six free parking days in town
SIX free parking days are being requested for the year in Dorchester.
Suspected arson attack at church
A Dorset church has been the target of a suspected arson attack.
Heavy traffic following two-car crash on relief road
Traffic is building up following a crash along the A354 at Monkton Hill
Creative writing workshop invites people to delve into world of Thomas Hardy
Join a Thomas Hardy creative writing workshop in Dorchester on 12 April 2026, led by Mark Damon Chutter. Explore The Hand of Ethelberta’s themes.