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What to expect when new high street discount store opens next week
Some 15 new jobs will be created when a new high street discount store opens its doors in Dorchester next week
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Town centre building society to close for makeover
A building society in Dorchester is set to close for refurbishment works next month
Dorchester solicitors warn of rapidly approaching inheritance tax deadline
Business owners urged to review inheritance tax plans as Business Property Relief changes from April 2026. New £2.5m threshold for 100% IHT relief.
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Notice published after death of Dorset woman
A probate and trustees notice has been published following the death of a woman with addresses in both Weymouth and Dorchester
Calls to rethink plans for new homes next to community blighted by flooding
Residents in Dorchester that have been blighted by flooding have voiced concerns against proposed development that they say could make their issues much worse
Former restaurant to be transformed into homes
CHANGES have been agreed for Dorchester town centre buildings.
Dorchester continue good run with win over Dockers
DORCHESTER continued their good run with a hard-fought win away at East Dorset Dockers in Saturday’s top of the table Counties 2 Tribute Ale Dorset & Wilts South league match
Midfielder leaves Magpies after loan recall
DORCHESTER Town have announced that attacking midfielder Connor Underhill has left the club.
Bin lorry bursts into flames as road closed
A road has closed after a bin lorry burst into flames
Firefighters tackle bin fire in town centre
Firefighters rushed to reports of a bin fire in Dorchester town centre yesterday afternoon
Vintage military vehicle extravaganza to roll back into town
Armour and Embarkation returns to Dorchester on Saturday, June 20, bringing a convoy of vintage military vehicles to Weymouth Avenue for a spectacular, family-friendly afternoon.
Living space at industrial site refused
A PROPOSAL to convert part of an industrial plot on the Casterbridge Industrial Estate, Dorchester into living space has been refused.
Fogden hails togetherness and hard work after Magpies beat Bluebells
WES Fogden has praised his Dorchester Town players after their hard-fought 1-0 win over Yate Town on Saturday.
Delays as emergency road repairs block main route
Long delays have been reported as a main route is partially blocked due to road works
Magpies pick up vital three points with win over Bluebells
Dorchester Town beat Yate Town 1-0 at the South West Interiors Stadium in the Southern League on Saturday, February 7
Date announced for opening of new high street discount shop
A date has been announced for the opening of new discount shop Poundstretcher in Dorchester
Big clean-up as four tankers of water removed from community blighted by flooding
A community that has been blighted by flooding has had four tanks of water removed from a housing estate as rain continues to cause issues
"Over the moon”: Early end to closure delights chippy hit by roadworks
An early end to a one‑way closure in Dorchester has brought relief to a popular chippy who have been overwhelmed by a community response to their problems
Hopes for major £4.4m bid for Dorset History Centre
THE OUTCOME of a £4.4million bid to improve archive storage space at the Dorset History Centre in Dorchester should be known within four weeks.
Popular beer festival returns for 37th year drawing visitors from across the country
Despite the wet weather, ale enthusiasts were already queuing around the Corn Exchange as Dorchester Beerex returned for its 37th year