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Three teams maintain perfect start to Dorset Premier League
WINS for Cobham Sports, Holt United and Swanage Town & Herston mean all three sides maintain their perfect winning starts to the new Dorset Premier League season
Owens knock helps Dorchester to victory as title chase hots up
DORCHESTER's pursuit of back-to-back Wessex Internet Premier One titles took a step closer with victory over Sherborne
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LIVE: Three vehicle crash causing severe delays along major route
A crash on the A354 between Weymouth and Dorchester is causing severe delays to traffic.
Terras and Magpies face away ties in FA Cup
WEYMOUTH and Dorchester have found out their opponents in this year's Emirates FA Cup
Former Terras defender joins Magpies
FORMER Weymouth and AFC Bournemouth defender Brooklyn Genesini has signed for Dorchester Town
Magpies throw away three goal lead as Swans mount stunning comeback
DORCHESTER TOWN were left stunned as Walton & Hersham mounted a stunning comeback to share the spoils at the Avenue on Saturday, August 16.
Dorchester beauty salon hopes to take the crown
Beau’s Beauty and Aesthetics has been shortlisted for the Dorset Echo’s Beauty Salon of the Year.
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
Dorset attraction to be featured on national TV show
A national television show is to show a segment on popular attraction the Dorset Sunflower Trail
Veteran faces eviction after being turned down for 2,000 jobs
A VETERAN who has applied for 2,000 jobs since he was made redundant last summer is now facing eviction from his Dorset home.
Days left to enjoy sunflower trail
There are just days left to enjoy a fantastic sunflower trail
Name change for longstanding town centre shop
A NAME change is on the way for the Dorchester branch of WHSmith.
Windows smashed as youths enter abandoned buildings
Police are working with landowners in Dorchester after abandoned buildings were damaged and targeted by youths.
Patrols to continue after reports of anti-social behaviour
Police say they will continue patrols of an area of the county town following reports of anti-social behaviour
Market makeover ahead of council takeover
CHANGES to the pedestrianised section of Dorchester’s Fairfield Road could be completed by next year when the town council take over the running of the Wednesday market.
Killick says home defeat is a "huge disappointment" as he praises Yellows
TOM Killick paid credit to Tiverton Town after the Yellows completed a 3-1 victory over Dorchester Town, inflicting a rare home defeat upon the Magpies
Magpies suffer first defeat of the season
DORCHESTER Town suffered a first loss of the new Southern League Premier South season as Tiverton Town claimed a 3-1 win at the Avenue Stadium
Studio bid among latest planning applications
A STUDIO is included in plans for changes to a property in Manor Road, Dorchester together with a new garage.
Two injured in crash involving motorbike and car
Two people have suffered injuries following a car crash near Dorchester yesterday evening