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School to be rebuilt after government announces multi-million pound funding boost
The government has given the green light for a rebuild of a Dorset school
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Overturned trailer forces road to close
AN overturned tractor trailer has forced a road to close near Dorchester
Magpies sink to bottom of the table after defeat to Tigers
DORCHESTER Town sunk to the bottom of the Southern League table after a 2-0 defeat away to Gloucester City on Saturday
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Junior anglers tackle tough conditions at Todber Manor
Young anglers from Dorchester Juniors braved challenging conditions at Todber Manor for annual Junior Pairs match.
Here are the cheapest places to park in town
Finding a place to park during summer can be an absolute nightmare for some, and cheaper parking is also hard to come by these days when taking a trip out to Dorchester
'A smile that lit up the world' - Remembering the Queen on anniversary of her death
September 8 marks the third anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a Monarch described as having 'a smile that lit up the world'
Glorious sunshine and big crowds: Day one of Dorset County Show
Glorious sunshine, bustling crowds, and a celebration of all things rural marked a triumphant return for the Dorset County Show
Village meeting over local plan and 3,750 homes
A parish council is hosting a meeting asking for residents opinions on plans for 3,750 homes north of Dorchester
Free coaching to help residents manage money
A local church is offering money coaching course to help people manage their finances.
"Fed up" residents face eight-month roadwork "chaos"
Residents in Dorchester are “fed up” with the amount of roadworks in the county town over the past year and feel the next eight months could bring “chaos” to the roads
Dorset Premier League preview: Title rivals go head-to-head in early season clash
ROUND seven of the Dorset Premier League sees several top of the table clashes take place
Families invited to learn about care for loved ones
FAMILIES in Dorset are being invited to learn more about to find the right care for their loved ones
Dorchester & District Skittles League round-up
A round-up of activity from the Dorchester & District Skittles League
The best events to enjoy in Dorset this weekend
The schools have gone back and the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness is upon us, but there's still plenty to do in Dorset this weekend.
Sun and showers forecast over busy weekend
Sunshine, showers and a touch of uncertainty – with a busy weekend and thousands expected to be out across county, we have taken a look at the weather
Preview: Magpies back in league action against Tigers
DORCHESTER Town are back in Gloucestershire this weekend when they take on Gloucester City AFC in the Southern League on Saturday, September 6.
Great grandmother who fled Nazis celebrates 100th birthday
A GREAT grandmother who fled the Nazis during the Second World War has celebrated her 100th birthday in Dorchester
'We should be angry about ridiculous Dorset homes plans'
We should be angry about ridiculous plans for house building in Dorset, this letter writer says
Final eight revealed in Jurassic Tennis Ladder after 400 matches
The 2025 Jurassic Tennis Singles Ladder is coming to an end after five months.
Flag flies over hall in honour of important anniversary
Merchant Navy Day was marked in Dorchester with the flying of a flag at Dorchester Town Hall