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Community front room tackling gaps in mental health service visited by MP
The West Dorset MP has visited a recently opened space in Dorchester designed to help those ‘falling through the cracks' of mental healthcare
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Appeal launched after home and workshop plan refused
AN APPEAL has started over Dorset Council’s refusal to allow a combined home and workshop on the edge of a Dorchester industrial estate.
Dorchester look to maintain unbeaten home record against rivals
THIS Saturday Dorchester Rugby Club are set for a bumper day of activity with both senior teams in league action and the second of the club’s Vice President lunches.
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Large tailbacks after crash on Relief Road
Large tailbacks have been reported following a crash on a main route
Dorchester pharmacy staff dress up for Elf Day as part of charity efforts
TOUT’S Pharmacy in Dorchester raised £1,262 for Alzheimer’s Society on Elf Day 2023, with staff in festive costumes and a charity raffle supporting the cause.
Edward Morello MP visits community front room to see its mental health support
New mental health support in Dorchester: Community Front Room offers walk-in help for adults, backed by BCHA and Dorset HealthCare NHS Trust.
Spend an evening with bats, bugs and brilliant science
Discover the secret sounds of bats and insects at “Sounds of the Sky: From Bats to Bugs”, a free evening talk at Dorchester Town Hall on 11 March 2026 as part of the Dorchester Science Festival
Dorset pup set for dog world's biggest stage
A snow–white Bichon Frise from Dorset is about to step onto the biggest stage in the dog world – Crufts.
Magpies unbeaten run ended by Chertsey
DORCHESTER Town suffered their first defeat under the stewardship of Wes Fogden as they failed to hold on to a 1-0 lead at Alwyns Lane
Man arrested in connection to 'series of high value thefts'
A man has been arrested following a series of 'high-value thefts'
Lettings expert returns to her property roots with Dorchester lettings duties
Amy Runcieman returns to lead Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s Dorchester lettings, supporting growing demand from hospital staff. Lettings expert, ARLA member.
Beautiful choral music to be heard for Lent in Dorchester
St Peter’s Church in Dorchester will once again be filled with music as it hosts a Choral Eucharist in Lent on Sunday, March 8, from 10.30am to 12 noon.
Councillors demand urgent flood re-think
A RE-THINK is needed over flood protection plans for Dorchester – according to town councillors.
Dorchester A XV defeated on the road by Sherborne
DORCHESTER RFC'S A XV travelled the short distance to second placed Sherborne in their Counties 3 Tribute Ale Dorset & Wilts league clash on Saturday
Tennis players set to compete in annual tournament
TENNIS players from across west Dorset will begin competing for this years Jurassic Tennis competition in April.
Magpies Derby day win was 'really special'
DORCHESTER Town manager Wes Fogden said his side's last minute winner against Wimborne was 'really special' as his team went five games unbeaten
PICTURES: Tractor run raises money for mental heath
DOZENS of tractors made their way around west Dorset to raise money for mental health
Magpies go five unbeaten after late penalty seals derby day win
IT WAS derby day defeat for Wimborne Town, with the Magpies suffering a third defeat in seven days when Dorchester struck late to steal all three points.
Man taken to hospital following serious crash
A man was airlifted to hospital following a crash in Dorchester
Hands-on science fun for all the family this spring
BUDDING scientists of all ages are being invited to the Family Science Day in Dorchester on Saturday, March 14