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Museum to remain closed for rest of year as trust provides update
A MUSEUM in Dorchester which has been temporarily closed for 17 months has provided an update.
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Long delays along major route
THERE are reports of a crash and delays to traffic between Dorchester and Weymouth
Car fire forces major road to close
A VEHICLE caught fire this morning along the A354 forcing the road to close.
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Week long celebration of Dorset literary giant set to return this summer
Join the 27th International Thomas Hardy Festival & Conference in Dorchester, 25 July–1 August 2026. Talks, walks, performances, and workshops.
Workshop to help history buffs read old English and Latin documents
Dorset History Centre is hosting “Reading Old Handwriting in English and Latin”, a hands‑on workshop with Principal Archivist Claire Skinner on 11 April, helping family and local historians tackle historic documents from the 16th century onwards.
Dorchester A XV travel to face Sherborne II
DORCHESTER RFC's A XV travel to Sherborne 2nd XV in their Counties 3 Tribute Ale Dorset & Wilts South clash this Saturday
Drivers reminded of upcoming closure of Ridgeway
Drivers are reminded of an upcoming 10 weeknight overnight closure of the A354 Ridgeway between Weymouth and Dorchester
Road closure in place TONIGHT as diseased trees cut back
OVERNIGHT road closures remain in place until Saturday morning on the A35 between Bridport and Dorchester.
Walking festival steps up for fourth year with a bumper programme
The county town’s popular walking festival returns in May with its biggest programme yet
Mental health support group wins award for raising community spirit
An organisation providing a 'safe space' for people to talk about their mental health has scooped the top spot with an award recognising its contribution to the local community
Road closures in place this week on A35 to cut back diseased trees
OVERNIGHT road closures remain in place until Saturday morning on the A35 between Bridport and Dorchester
Magpies move out of relegation zone with narrow win over Tivvy
Dorchester Town moved out of the Southern League relegation zone with a 1-0 win over Tiverton Town on Tuesday evening
Peas and pods: A free children’s gardening workshop at Dobbies’ Galton store
Dobbies Galton hosts a free Little Seedlings Club workshop on 1 March for children to learn about peas, pod plants, and spring gardening in the UK.
School praised in outstanding inspection report
A middle school in Dorchester has been hailed as “highly inclusive” in a highly positive church schools inspection
Spot the long gone shops in these 90s pictures of a Dorset town centre
Here are some pictures of Dorchester town centre in the 1990s - how many long gone shops can you spot?
Hospital fundraiser reaches major milestone
MORE than £1 million has been raised to help fund enhancements and facilities at a new emergency department being built in Dorchester.
Fogden praises players after late comeback over Boro
DORCHESTER Town manager Wes Fogden has praised his team's fight and resilience after claiming a point away to Gosport Borough on Saturday
Magpies close the gap on Terras after late comeback against Gosport
Dorchester closed the gap on Weymouth to just one point coming from two goals down to draw 2-2 late on away to Gosport Borough in the Southern Premier League South on Saturday
Concern as council opts for "quick wins" over full investigation into flooded estate
Dorset Council says it will look for "quick wins" to respond to severe flooding problems that have blighted a housing estate in Dorchester
Work finally begins on "genuinely affordable" homes for young people
Work has begun to build “genuinely affordable homes” for young people in Dorchester