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Flood alert issued as wet weather set to continue into the weekend
A flood alert is in place this weekend as more wet weather is forecast across Dorset
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Learn more about town's Roman past in historic site tour
History enthusiasts will have the chance to get inside the remains of a historic Roman town house
Notice published after death of Dorset man
A trustees notice has been published in the Dorset Echo after the death of a man from Dorchester
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Killick: "We have to keep our focus"
Magpies manager Tom Killick said his side has to continue its focus as they host local rivals Wimborne Town this weekend
Construction firm’s closure “significant loss” to local business community
The business community has been saddened by news that a Dorchester-based construction firm employing more than 40 people has entered administration
Rise in sexual and violent crimes on trains, latest data reveals
Sexual and violent crimes on trains has increased in Weymouth and Dorchester, latest data shows
40 jobs lost as construction firm enters administration
40 employees at Acheson Construction have been made redundant after the company entered administration
Appeal to help buy rare medieval Dorset artefact
A museum is fundraising for a rare medieval artefact that could fill a 'crucial gap' in telling local history
New art class launched to help fight dementia
A new creative health class is to launch to help people living with memory loss stay engaged through creating vibrant masterpieces in Dorchester.
£11k boost for under pressure care provider
A funeral service provider from Dorchester has donated more than £11,000 to Weldmar Hospicecare
Patched up Dorchester beaten by Walcot
Once more Dorchester were forced to travel with a patched up side including only two replacements, writes Andy Hamworth
Magpies tie with Geordies rescheduled after postponement
Dorchester Town's postponed game with Hanwell Town will now be played on Tuesday, March 4
Sports maintain title charge with dominant win over Westland
Dorchester Sports secured another vital three points in the title race as they ran out comfortable winners against Westland Sports in the Dorset Premier League
The Romans are coming - for a fantastic living history weekend
Dorchester’s new Roman Festival on Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13 will be hosted in the iconic Roman amphitheatre of Maumbury Rings
Passenger in 'disbelief' at airline's surprise
AN AIRLINE passenger got an extra lift after he was told he was the lucky winner of a free holiday.
Care home's new manager has plans to strengthen community ties
A care home in Dorchester has appointed a new manager with ambitious plans to strengthen its ties with the local community
Vigil at hospital act of solidarity with Palestinian medics
Activists from Dorset - including healthcare workers - held a vigil outside Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester in solidarity with Palestinian medics
Museum to host ghost hunt at historic courtroom
Ghost hunters will get the chance to tour a haunted former courthouse in Dorchester
Koszela brace earns Magpies three points in Devon
TWO goals from Olaf Koszela helped Dorchester Town come from behind as they extended their impressive unbeaten run to 17 games in the Southern League
Born in 2024? See your baby featured in the Dorset Echo
Was your baby born in 2024? If so, here is your chance to see him or her featured in a picture special in the Dorset Echo. It will make a lovely keepsake for your child's memory box.