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Pictures: Widespread flooding after river bursts banks
A major river in Dorset has burst its banks following torrential downpours across Dorset
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Man arrested after crash closes road
A MAN has been arrested after a crash saw the A354 between Dorchester and Weymouth closed
Jiu-Jitsu club celebrates successful year at awards night
A NEW Dorchester-based jiu-jitsu club has been 'blown away' with how quickly it has grown and celebrated its members at a Christmas awards night.
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Dorchester aim to topple Daggers in crunch derby clash
DORCHESTER rugby club’s first XV take the short journey to Bridport in their Counties 2 Tribute Ale Dorset & Wilts South league fixture on Saturday (2pm).
Carol service called off due to rain and wind
Dorchester Borough Gardens carols service has been called off due to bad weather
Huge delays after three-vehicle crash
A three-vehicle crash has blocked a main road this afternoon
Delays on the Ridgeway amid heavy rain
There are delays on the A354 Weymouth to Dorchester road due to a broken down vehicle
Probate notice published after death of Dorset woman
A probate and trustees notice has been published following the death of a woman from Dorchester
'Heart-warming' community response to women's refuge appeal
Women's refuge appeal organisers say they have been met with a 'heart-warming' response of donations from the Dorchester community ahead of Christmas
Dogs have pawsome day out at festive show
A FESTIVE dog show highlighted the 'community spirit' of Dorchester.
WATCH: Scaffolder spots "strange lights" over Dorset skies
A scaffolder from Dorchester described the moment he captured strange lights over skies in the county
Travel agents help spread Christmas joy with continued support for Toy Appeal
YET another local businesses has chosen to spread some Christmas joy with a donation to the Dorset Echo Christmas Toy Appeal.
Magpies book semi-final place after hitting four past Gills
JOE PARKER was in sensational form as he scored all four goals to send Dorchester into the Dorset Senior Cup semi-finals
Carolling event to be held in town gardens
Popular Christmas event Carols in the Gardens is to be held in Borough Gardens, Dorchester on Thursday, December 18
Church ready to welcome people back for service
A CHURCH known for its musical offerings is looking forward to welcoming people back through its doors with its heating due to be fixed
Students warned of drink and drug driving risks as police visit college
STUDENTS at a Dorset college have been educated on the risks of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Dorchester defeat Wheatsheaf during bumper weekend of rugby
IN a bumper weekend of community rugby, Dorchester Rugby club’s first XV took the honours in a hard-fought Counties 2 Tribute Ale Dorset & Wilts South league clash against Wheatsheaf
Netball: Highbrow end year on a high in latest round of league action
THE final round of matches for the South & West Dorset Netball League have taken place ahead of their Christmas break.
Hospital to prioritise urgent care during strikes in run-up to Christmas
Dorset County Hospital will prioritise urgent care during five days of doctors’ strikes in the run-up to Christmas
First phase of eight month road works to be completed this week
The final stages to the first phase of eight-month road works gets under way this week ahead of a festive reprieve for motorists in Dorchester