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Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Magpies into next round after comfortable win over Robins

DORCHESTER romped to victory over Bideford AFC in the isuzu FA Trophy thanks to a first half hattrick from Tom Smith

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Legal eagles celebrate being named among top firms in UK

A Dorchester law firm is celebrating being named among the best in the UK

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Alarm 'saved lives' of occupants after boiler leaked carbon monoxide

Lives have been saved thanks to a working carbon monoxide alarm

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Items recovered as police carry out stop and searches in town

Police in Dorchester have carried out six successful stop and searches over the past few days

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Protest against 3,750 home plans happening TODAY

Campaigners opposing a development of up to 3,750 homes will take to the streets in a protest

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Preview: Magpies welcome Robins to Avenue for FA Trophy clash

DORCHESTER Town take on lower league opposition Bideford AFC in the Isuzu FA Trophy this weekend at the Avenue

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Chaos on A35 with traffic at standstill and lengthy tailbacks

HUGE tailbacks are forming in all directions on the A35 due to temporary traffic lights causing traffic chaos

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Further reports of anti-social behaviour near river walks

THERE has been more reports of anti-social behaviour in Dorchester, prompting officers to engage with young people in the town

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Views sought on use of history centre to help funding application

VIEWS are being sought on the demand and use of Dorset's History Centre

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Chainsaw causes tree to catch fire

A CHAINSAW is believed to have caused a tree fire near a Dorset village.

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Next of kin appeal after man dies in Dorchester

The Coroner of Dorset is seeking assistance to find the next of kin of a man who lived in Dorchester

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Residents urged to help Dorset charity with donations

Dorchester Town Council is urging residents to support a Dorset charity that helps people experiencing domestic abuse

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Council goes electric with new vehicle

A new electric vehicle has been acquired by Dorchester Town Council

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Learn more about tragic son of stately home's final owner

A talk is to be held on the son of the last owner of a Dorset stately home.

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Find out more about life of a vet at talk

FIND out more about the life of a vet at a talk in Dorchester

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Town road closure for repair work

Dorchester road Lucetta Lane is to be closed for four days for essential repair work to be carried out

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Railway station marks milestone celebrations

A special event was held a Dorset railway to mark two significant milestones

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Dorchester defeated as Wimborne fight back

After building a comfortable lead, Dorchester fell to a spirited comeback by Wimborne, losing to the last kick of the game in the Counties 2 Tribute Ale Dorset & Wilts South championship

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Former captains take part in annual golf match

 FORMER golf club captains from Came Down Golf Club played for the annual 'Fish Salver'

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Yobs seen 'shouting and screaming' at members of the public

YOBS have been seen shouting screaming and smashing glass in Dorchester town centre