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Magpies pick up vital three points with win over Bluebells
Dorchester Town beat Yate Town 1-0 at the South West Interiors Stadium in the Southern League on Saturday, February 7
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Date announced for opening of new high street discount shop
A date has been announced for the opening of new discount shop Poundstretcher in Dorchester
Big clean-up as four tankers of water removed from community blighted by flooding
A community that has been blighted by flooding has had four tanks of water removed from a housing estate as rain continues to cause issues
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"Over the moon”: Early end to closure delights chippy hit by roadworks
An early end to a one‑way closure in Dorchester has brought relief to a popular chippy who have been overwhelmed by a community response to their problems
Hopes for major £4.4m bid for Dorset History Centre
THE OUTCOME of a £4.4million bid to improve archive storage space at the Dorset History Centre in Dorchester should be known within four weeks.
Popular beer festival returns for 37th year drawing visitors from across the country
Despite the wet weather, ale enthusiasts were already queuing around the Corn Exchange as Dorchester Beerex returned for its 37th year
Table-topping Dorchester take on Dockers in rearranged fixture
This Saturday Dorchester’s 1st XV travel to East Dorset Dockers for the rearranged Counties 2 Tribute Ale Dorset & Wilts South league match
Specialist college praised by Ofsted to host open day
A SPECIALIST education provider praised by Ofsted for 'removing barriers' faced by students with special educational needs and disabilities is throwing its doors open to prospective new students, parents, and sector professionals this month.
Magpies appoint Fogden as interim manager
WES Fogden has been appointed as Dorchester Town's new interim manager
Killick steps down as Magpies boss
TOM Killick has stepped down as Dorchester Town manager, the club confirmed.
Dorset hospital experiencing exceptionally high demand
A Dorset hospital is currently experiencing exceptionally high demand and is asking the public to consider the most appropriate healthcare service for their needs
Free workshops at Pets at Home Dorset branches this half-term
The interactive sessions will explore how playtime supports natural pet behaviours and overall wellbeing.
Tributes to snooker great who spent time in Dorset
Remembering snooker star John Virgo's 2018 Snooker Legends show at Weymouth Pavilion, visits to Bovington Army Camp and Dorchester snooker club, and his love of the game.
Teacher shortlisted for national award
A PRIMARY school teacher in Dorchester has been shortlisted for a prestigious national accolade in science
Council responds on drains problem after housing estate hit by flooding
Dorset Council says that jetting drains to clear floods has had a limited effect due to high groundwater levels
Date announced for Magpies' rearranged tie with Curfews
DORCHESTER Town's postponed match with Chertsey Town has been rearranged for next week
Tractor stolen from farm
A TRACTOR has been stolen from a farm near Dorchester
Concern growing for man last seen in Dorchester
Police are growing concerned for a missing man last seen in Dorchester
LGBTQ+ community heritage celebration event
Dorset History Centre hosts a free LGBTQ+ Community Heritage Celebration in Dorchester on Saturday 21 February, with a talk on Sylvia Townsend‑Warner, archives, crafts and refreshments.
Lunchtime organ recital at Dorset church
Music lovers can enjoy a free lunchtime concert in a Dorchester church.