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Five days of hospital strike action begins today
Five days of strikes begin today at Dorset County Hospital
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Event set to provide 'great night for a good cause'
An evening of fundraising and entertainment is set for Dorchester as a charity bingo night takes place
When to see a Christmas tractor run bringing festive cheer to Dorset
You can see tractors adorned in Christmas lights and going on a parade through Dorset for good cause WillDoes on Sunday, December 14, 2025
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Killick says 'pressure is off' Magpies and has eyes on cup progression
Dorchester boss Tom Killick said his side have been improving in recent weeks and that the Magpies are "keen" to progress in the FA Trophy
All you need to know ahead as popular festive event returns
Excitement is building ahead of the county town’s Christmas festivities starting with a sparkle
Town gardens to host popular Christmas tradition
Sing Christmas Carols in the Borough Gardens, Dorchester on Thursday, December 18 at a popular annual tradition
Season so far: Dorchester rugby on the up as Gladiators in action
THIS weekend both of Dorchester’s senior men’s teams take a break from league action, however their third XV Gladiators side head to Monmouth Avenue for a Friday night game under floodlights against a Weymouth & Portland second XV (7.30pm)
New signs approved for town centre store
NEW signs have been approved for a Dorchester town centre shop with a range of other planning applications in the area decided by Dorset Council.
Health Minister hails rapid progress in hospital’s £100m "long overdue" development
The Health Minister paid a visit to Dorset County Hospital to see the progress first-hand to the multi-million-pound investment into a new emergency department and critical care unit
Nominations open for winter shopfront awards
Nominations are now open for awards celebrating the county town’s shopfronts this winter
Residents begin to return to flats after devastating fire
Residents are beginning to return to a block of flats months on from a devastating fire marking a significant milestone in the building’s restoration
Public asked to 'use services wisely' during doctors’ walkout
Ahead of upcoming doctors strikes in Dorset, the NHS is asking people to use services carefully as staff are under added pressure
'Santa Riders' raising money for children in hospital this Christmas
MONEY is being raised to support children in need at Dorset County Hospital this Christmas.
Care home manager wins prestigious national award
Staff and residents at a care home are celebrating after the home manager received a prestigious award.
Magpies must 'stay positive' after two points 'dropped' against Chertsey
TOM Killick said it was it was two points dropped against Chertsey Town on Saturday but insists his dorchester team needs to 'stay positive'
Bingo night to be held to raise money for hospital and Rotary charities
All proceeds will be donated to Dorset County Hospital (DCH) Emergency and Critical Care and other Rotary charities.
Rail line to close for a week for repairs
RAIL passengers are warned a section of railway on the Weymouth-Waterloo line will be closed for a week for maintenance work.
Rugby: Dorchester demolish Bournemouth to cement third place
Dorchester RFC beat Bournemouth RFC III 80-12 at Surcouf Park on Saturday, November 8 in Counties 2 Tribute Ale Dorset & WIlts South
Hospital to prioritise urgent care as five day strike looms
Dorset County Hospital says it will prioritise urgent care during planned strikes set to start this week
Burglars smash entry into wine estate café
Burglars have smashed entry into a wine estate café