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Cyclist injured in crash with car
A CYCLIST has been injured after being hit by a car in Dorchester
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Man assaults woman in car park
A man assaulted a woman in a car park in Dorchester as police have issued an appeal for witnesses
More than £2000 raised for Marie Curie charity by Dorset fundraising group
Over £2,100 raised in memory of Tina Theobald for Marie Curie by Dorchester & Weymouth group through charity darts and pool events at Weymouth venues.
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Two competitors take on top talent at Portsmouth grappling event
Fresh Wave BJJ’s Rob York and Elliot Gover showcased Dorchester talent at Portsmouth Collision, with York securing a submission win.
Dorchester & District Snooker league announces final tables and cup winners
West Dorset Club A top the 2026 Dorchester & District Snooker League; Trinity M win two cup finals. AGM and trophy presentation on 21 July. New teams welcome.
Three-vehicle crash causing delays on main route
Delays are being reported on a main route following a three-vehicle crash
Two people injured as car and motorbike crash on main route
Two people were injured following a crash involving a car and motorbike on the main route yesterday afternoon
Fogden says Magpies have not shown "right mentality"
DORCHESTER Town interim boss Wes Fogden questioned the mentality of his squad following the 4-2 defeat by Bracknell Town
Main route to shut TONIGHT as next phase of safety works begins
Delays are set to continue for motorists on the A35 as work to introduce new speed limits and average speed cameras moves into its next stage from tonight
Delays on main route near roundabout
Delays have been reported on a main route this afternoon
Relegation fears grow as Magpies defeated by Bracknell
DORCHESTER Town slipped to a deflating 4-2 home loss against Bracknell Town as the Magpies’ relegation fears grew
What happened to the Tolpuddle Martyrs when they arrived in Australia?
Deported from Dorset in 1834, here's what happened to the Tolpuddle Martyrs when they arrived in Australia enduring harsh assignments in New South Wales and Tasmania
Dorset's ‘poisoner bride’ was burnt at the stake
19-year-old Dorchester girl Mary Channing the 'poisoner bride' was garrotted and burned at Maumbury Rings for murdering her husband
Urgent repairs for shop as crumbling stone poses risk to shoppers
URGENT REPAIRS to a Dorchester town centre shop feature in the latest planning decisions for the town.
'The train service to London is erratic and irregular'
A Dorchester train passenger says she has experienced regular delays to London blamed on Brockenhurst signal issues
Fond farewell to Dorset nurse after 52 years in the NHS
After 52 years of caring for patients in the NHS, much of it in critical care, a much‑loved Dorset County Hospital nurse has hung up her uniform
Repairs agreed for iconic Dorset building despite objection from Historic England
REPAIRS have been agreed to the roof at Kingston Maurward House - despite an objection from Historic England.
Dorchester travel to Puddletown for derby clash
THIS Saturday Dorchester’s 1st XV take the short trip out of town to face Puddletown in their Counties 2 Tribute Ale Dorset & Wilts South league match at the villagers Greenfields base
Bookings open ahead of new system starting next week at tips
Bookings are now open for the new controversial system at four tips in Dorset
60 new homes planned on iconic estate
ALMOST 60 homes could be added to the Poundbury Duchy estate, Dorchester, if new proposals are approved.