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Magpies on verge of bringing in 'experienced' player as defender moves on
DORCHESTER Town are on the verge of signing 'an experienced player from a higher league' as defender Harry Hutchinson leaves the club.
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Robber brothers who pulled motorists from vehicles at level crossing jailed
Two robbers who threatened motorists and dragged them from their vehicles have been jailed
Talk explores Thomas Hardy’s gardens
A talk will be held in Dorchester by Dorchester and District Gardening Club talk on Thomas Hardy's Gardens
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School confirms closure tomorrow amidst flooding fears
Dorset schools will close tomorrow as a result of flooding fears
Dorset students pay tribute to Holocaust victims through art
Wey Valley Academy commemorated Holocaust Memorial Day with other educational establishments at the Corn Exchange in Dorchester.
New plans for adult social care unveiled
NEW plans for adult social care have been unveiled across Dorset
Walking festival to return with inspiring new routes
Following the outstanding success of the 2025 Dorchester Walking Festival, organisers are delighted to announce that the Festival will return in May 2026.
Children feel 'settled and comfortable' as fostering service praised
FOSTERING services in Dorset have been praised after recent Ofsted inspections
No plans to replace tip notorious for traffic jams and flooding
DESPITE recent flooding on the road to and from Dorchester’s only public tip Dorset Council has no short or medium-term plans to replace the site.
Magpies edge past Blues on penalties to reach cup final showdown with Terras
DORCHESTER Town booked their place in the Dorset Senior Cup final with a dramatic 5–4 penalty shoot-out win over Portland United on Tuesday, January 27.
Notice published after death of Dorset man
A probate and trustees notice has been published following the death of a man from Dorchester
Road to close for essential works
A road in Dorchester will close next month to allow engineers to carry out investigative work
Indian community group donates food to support families
A Indian community in Dorchester donated £650 worth of food to a local foodbank
Van and truck get stuck in flood water as road left completed submerged
SEVERE flooding north of Dorchester has completed block a road.
Late venue change for Magpies and Blues cup semi final
PORTLAND United and Dorchester Town's Dorset Senior Cup semi final has changed venue
A37 closed as motorists urged not to drive through floods
Another main route in Dorset has been closed this morning due to flooding
Main route closed due to flooding
A main route has been closed this morning due to flooding as Storm Chandra continues to batter the county
Notice published after death of Dorset man
A probate and trustees notice has been published after the death of a man from Dorchester
Dorchester A XV win as firsts postponed
FOLLOWING the postponement of Dorchester’s 1st XV Counties 2 Tribute Ale Dorset & Wilts South fixture against East Dorset Dockers, all eyes moved to the A XV’s visit to Lytchett Minster for their respective league match up.
Magpies sign bolster squad with two loan signings
DORCHESTER Town have bolstered their squad with two new signings