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More Beryl Bikes places to be added in town
EXTRA Beryl Bike spaces are being added in Dorchester – with new spots at the south rail station and Poundbury.
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'Royal visit would speed up reopening of closed street'
A ROYAL visit to Dorchester has been suggested as a way of speeding up the re-opening of one of the town’s main shopping streets.
Netball round-up as summer season gets under way
The first round of the South & West Dorset Netball League's summer season is under way with a break down of all the performances as the Highbrow Skin & Laser Clinic lead the standings after match day one
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'I gave up finding my parcel and will avoid using Royal Mail in future'
This letter writer said he has given up trying to get his parcel and will avoid using Royal Mail in future
Dorchester Speakers' Club to host debate on AI
A speakers' club is set to engage in a debate on artificial intelligence this April.
Dorchester law firm hosts summit to discuss challenges facing charities
Charities from the county say they face "trilogy of challenges" at a legal summit.
Weymouth College students take over Dorset Museum in artistic exhibition
The creative arts students of Weymouth College delivered an unforgettable experience at Dorset Museum and Art Gallery on March 14.
Woman treated for serious injuries after A35 crash
A woman has been treated for serious injuries following a crash on the A35
Two men charged after alleged car jacking
Two men have been charged following an investigation by detectives into a reported robbery and attempted robberies near Dorchester
Dorchester Skittles team aims to raise awareness for men's health
A group of skittles players are raising money for Prostate Cancer UK.
Kingston Maurward Animal Park lambing tours were a hit
Kingston Maurward Animal Park and Gardens was fully booked for its lambing tours.
Town has little resemblance to its ancient past
Continuing to explore the changing scene of Dorchester, it's clear it has very little resemblance to the town of yesteryear.
School's production of Disney classic is a magical success
The pupils at Sunninghill Prep in Dorchester have just completed three sold-out performances of Disney's Aladdin Jr.
Major celebration at Thomas Hardy visitor centre
Hardy's Birthplace Visitor Centre is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
Magpies and Stags share points in top of the table clash
DORCHESTER TOWN picked up a well earned point against AFC Totton in a top of the table clash at The Snows Stadium
Three people rushed to hospital after A35 crash
Three people have been taken to hospital following a crash on the A35
Traffic chaos on A35 following crash
Large queues of traffic have been reported following a crash on a busy road
Some of the best 1960s and 1970s photos of Dorset
Here are some of the best photographs of Dorset. They were taken by former Dorset Evening Echo photographer Harry Green in the 1960s and 1970s
Pitman in contention to start after hattrick heroics
DORCHESTER Town manager Tom Killick says Brett Pitman could make his first start for the club after last weekend's hattrick heroics
Doubles spring tennis tournament comes to thrilling climax
A PACKED clubhouse witnessed a thrilling climax of the Dorchester Spring Tennis Tournament