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Dorset Echo | Dorchester

More Beryl Bikes places to be added in town

EXTRA Beryl Bike spaces are being added in Dorchester  – with new spots at the south rail station and Poundbury.

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'Royal visit would speed up reopening of closed street'

A ROYAL visit to Dorchester has been suggested as a way of speeding up the re-opening of one of the town’s main shopping streets.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Netball round-up as summer season gets under way

The first round of the South & West Dorset Netball League's summer season is under way with a break down of all the performances as the Highbrow Skin & Laser Clinic lead the standings after match day one

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Dorset Echo | Dorchester

'I gave up finding my parcel and will avoid using Royal Mail in future'

This letter writer said he has given up trying to get his parcel and will avoid using Royal Mail in future

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Dorchester Speakers' Club to host debate on AI

A speakers' club is set to engage in a debate on artificial intelligence this April.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Dorchester law firm hosts summit to discuss challenges facing charities

Charities from the county say they face "trilogy of challenges" at a legal summit.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Weymouth College students take over Dorset Museum in artistic exhibition

The creative arts students of Weymouth College delivered an unforgettable experience at Dorset Museum and Art Gallery on March 14.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Woman treated for serious injuries after A35 crash

A woman has been treated for serious injuries following a crash on the A35

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Two men charged after alleged car jacking

Two men have been charged following an investigation by detectives into a reported robbery and attempted robberies near Dorchester

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Dorchester Skittles team aims to raise awareness for men's health

A group of skittles players are raising money for Prostate Cancer UK.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Kingston Maurward Animal Park lambing tours were a hit

Kingston Maurward Animal Park and Gardens was fully booked for its lambing tours.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Town has little resemblance to its ancient past

Continuing to explore the changing scene of Dorchester, it's clear it has very little resemblance to the town of yesteryear.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

School's production of Disney classic is a magical success

The pupils at Sunninghill Prep in Dorchester have just completed three sold-out performances of Disney's Aladdin Jr.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Major celebration at Thomas Hardy visitor centre

Hardy's Birthplace Visitor Centre is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Magpies and Stags share points in top of the table clash

DORCHESTER TOWN picked up a well earned point against AFC Totton in a top of the table clash at The Snows Stadium

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Three people rushed to hospital after A35 crash

Three people have been taken to hospital following a crash on the A35

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Traffic chaos on A35 following crash

Large queues of traffic have been reported following a crash on a busy road

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Some of the best 1960s and 1970s photos of Dorset

Here are some of the best photographs of Dorset. They were taken by former Dorset Evening Echo photographer Harry Green in the 1960s and 1970s

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Pitman in contention to start after hattrick heroics

DORCHESTER Town manager Tom Killick says Brett Pitman could make his first start for the club after last weekend's hattrick heroics 

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Doubles spring tennis tournament comes to thrilling climax

A PACKED clubhouse witnessed a thrilling climax of the Dorchester Spring Tennis Tournament