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Damaged caused to tips during break-ins
DAMAGE and disruption has been caused following a series of break ins at local tips
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Repairs and improvements planned for historic town pump
REPAIRS and improvements are planned for Dorchester’s historic Town Pump at Cornhill at the northern end of South Street.
Dorchester travel to Dockers for crunch match against title rivals
DORCHESTER rugby club’s 1st XV take to the road for the next two weekends against the current second and third placed teams in the Counties 2 Tribute Ale Dorset & Wilts South table
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Two busy roads to close for essential repairs
Two roads in Dorchester will partially close for essential repairs next month
Town to be revitalised with major development scheme
DORCHESTER is set for a wave of development during 2026 after Dorset Council granted permission for a series of projects in the town offering new homes, business upgrades, and heritage improvements.
Security staff 'kicked and punched' during football match
A MEMBER of security staff was 'punched and kicked' during Dorchester Town's game with Weymouth.
Talk to be held on one of Dorset's most intriguing archaeological sites
Dr Martin Smith explores Maiden Castle War Cemetery, sharing new archaeological research, fresh insights, and reinterpretations of this iconic Iron Age site in a free talk
All you need to know as popular beer festival returns next month
Excitement is brewing in Dorchester as a popular beer festival returns next month, celebrating 50 years of a campaign for real ale in west Dorset with special anniversary ales.
Dorchester go top with win over Swans
Dorchester RFC went toop of Counties 2 Tribute Ale Dorset & Wilts South after a 75-3 win over Swanage & Wareham II
Campaigners celebrate major boost to station upgrade plans
“Vital first steps” are finally being made to make a railway station in Dorset more accessible
Boost as discount chain to take over high street site
A discount chain is set to replace a long‑standing high street favourite in Dorchester after it closed its doors on Sunday
Statue of Dorchester's favourite feline planned for town centre
The county town’s favourite four‑legged celebrity may soon have a Roman‑themed statue in her honour
Road closure in place for repair works next month
A road is set to close for essential works next month
High street favourite to close after 13 years this weekend
A popular discount shop is set to close this weekend after 13 years on Dorchester’s high street
Rugby: Dorchester host Swans for first home game of new year
FOR their first home game of the year, Dorchester rugby club’s first XV welcome Swanage & Wareham seconds XV to Surcouf Park in this weekend’s counties 2 Tribute Ale Dorset & Wilts South fixture (2pm).
Magpies look to avoid fifth straight defeat away at Chertsey
DORCHESTER Town travel to Chertsey Town today looking to avoid a fifth defeat on the bounce in the Southern League.
The pavements in town are not up to scratch
These letter writers are concerned that the pavements in Dorchester, Dorset, are not up to scratch
Road closed due to three-vehicle crash
A three-vehicle crash has taken place on Weymouth Relief Road.
Relief Road closed following three-vehicle crash
A major road has been closed following a three-vehicle crash
Traffic chaos as temporary lights to remain in place for another day
Traffic chaos has been impacting drivers travelling between Weymouth and Dorchester