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Probate notice after death of woman
A probate and trustee notice has been published after the death of a woman from Dorchester.
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Disruption to trains due to more weekend engineering works
RAIL passengers face disruption on the Waterloo line for the next two weekends.
Next phase of hospital A&E construction to begin soon
The next phase of work for Dorset County Hospital's new £100 million emergency department is set to begin in the coming months
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Thousands raised to help tackle poverty
Martinstown Circle Suppers has launched its 10th year of fundraising by presenting a cheque for £7,350 to Dorchester Poverty Action (DPA)
Countdown is on for popular beer festival
It’s nearly time to raise a glass and toast the annual Dorchester Beerex
Animals and drugs seized during police raid
Police have raided a Dorset property – seizing animals and drugs
Dorchester defeated by Chippenham despite strong display
Chippenham's artificial pitch ensured that this fixture was completed despite the freezing weather
Road to close for upgrades to gas mains
A section of residential road will be closed for at least three weeks
Demolition of modern additions to historic home approved
P/VOL/2024/07051 : Dewlish House Dewlish Cross DT2 7NF. Demolition of modern buildings and structures and replacement with the erection of a service wing, retaining remnants of historic cellars. Modify connection to ground floor of Dewlish House. Re-roof sheds and re-roof and extend garage. (with va...
Plan to turn guest house into family home
A DORCHESTER guesthouse is likely to be converted back to family residential use.
Campaigners raise awareness over human rights abuses in Iran
Campaigners have held two exhibitions in Dorchester to raise awareness about human rights abuses in Iran
Killick: "What we’ve done is an achievement"
Magpies manager Tom Killick was quick to play down his side’s chances of promotion, but said the group were moving ‘in the right direction’
Motorists face delays with road works under way
Major road works are causing queues of traffic in Dorchester.
Survey open for transport funding priorities
Views are being sought by The Western Gateway Sub Transport Body on a shortlist of 38 transport investment priorities proposed for the west of England region over the next decade
Dorch Sports stay top after win against Royals
Dorchester Sports extended their lead at the top of the Dorset Premier League to four points as their impressive season continues.
Major road works to start today
The work site for four months of major road works in Dorchester is due to be set up today
Magpies keeper excels in goalless draw with league leaders
GERARD Benfield was in sensational form as Dorchester Town returned to Dorset with a point after a goalless draw with league leaders Merthyr Town
Hospital charity appeal reaches first major milestone
The first major milestone of a charity appeal to fund improvements to a new emergency department in Dorchester has been reached
Café fire: Shoppers urged to support high street - as mayor calls for quick solution
Shoppers are being urged to support local businesses in the wake of a devastating fire at the the Gorge Café in Dorchester
Downton Abbey creator praises young writers
Dorset based Academy and Emmy Award winner Lord Fellowes attended a special event to present the winners of a children’s writing competition with certificates