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Disruption continues as buses replace trains in Dorset this week
Commuters in Dorset will continue to face disruptions this week as buses are replacing parts of the rail service
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Unique café for dog lovers opens in Dorset town
MUTT, a dog café, shop and soft play area has opened up in Brewery Square, Dorchester
Festival celebrating beer returning for its 37th year
A huge celebration of all things beer is returning for its 37th year.
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School hits a high note with national recognition for excellence in music
A DORCHESTER school has earned national recognition for its excellence in music education.
Supermarket launches annual Christmas toy appeal
TESCO customers in Dorset have the opportunity to give new toys to local children who need it most this Christmas
Officer 'assaulted' as police swoop in race abuse probe
A man was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order assault on a police officer and criminal damage this afternoon
Woman arrested and vehicle seized in relation to spate of burglaries
A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of being involved in a spate of burglaries in Dorchester.
Magpies defeated by Whites to end FA Trophy run
DORCHESTER Town's Isuzu FA Trophy run came to an end in Kent as two second half goals from Dover Athletic saw the National League South side progress into the third round
Walk in the footsteps of one of the world's most famous writers
Take a stroll in the footsteps of Thomas Hardy on this gentle Dorset circular walk
Jewellers "over the moon" to be recognised as one of the best in the country
Owners of an independent jewellers say they are over the moon after the business has been recognised as one of the best in the country – for the second year on the trot
Road to close for urgent works
A road will close to allow urgent Openreach works to take place
The Ridgeway Hill disaster that sparked our St John's Ambulance Brigade
Back in 1922 a coach crash on a hairpin bend on the road between Weymouth and Dorchester became known as the Ridgeway Disaster and sparked the St John's Ambulance Brigade in Weymouth
Mattresses dumped on country lane in fly tipping incident
Two old mattresses have been abandoned on a country lane in a fly tipping incident
Temperatures to drop next week following cloudy weekend
Whilst rain is expected to clear up at the start of the weekend temperatures are set to drop heading into next week
Five days of hospital strike action begins today
Five days of strikes begin today at Dorset County Hospital
Event set to provide 'great night for a good cause'
An evening of fundraising and entertainment is set for Dorchester as a charity bingo night takes place
When to see a Christmas tractor run bringing festive cheer to Dorset
You can see tractors adorned in Christmas lights and going on a parade through Dorset for good cause WillDoes on Sunday, December 14, 2025
Killick says 'pressure is off' Magpies and has eyes on cup progression
Dorchester boss Tom Killick said his side have been improving in recent weeks and that the Magpies are "keen" to progress in the FA Trophy
All you need to know ahead as popular festive event returns
Excitement is building ahead of the county town’s Christmas festivities starting with a sparkle
Town gardens to host popular Christmas tradition
Sing Christmas Carols in the Borough Gardens, Dorchester on Thursday, December 18 at a popular annual tradition