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Dates for free town centre car parking announced
Here's when you can park your car for free in Dorchester town centre in the run-up to Christmas
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Pedestrian crossing to close as part of upcoming major works
Major rail works will see a railway pedestrian crossing in Dorchester temporarily close
Preview: Magpies set to welcome back Spetch for Chertsey t
DORCHESTER Town return to The Avenue Stadium this weekend to host Chertsey Town in the Southern League Premier South on Saturday, November 8.
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Vehicle crashes into railway bridge
Trains in Dorset were delayed this morning after a vehicle crashed into a railway bridge
Crowds enjoy dazzling fireworks displays across Dorset
Hundreds gathered around spots in Dorset to watch fireworks displays as part of Bonfire Night festivities
Hospice to hold Christmas carol events with choir and mulled wine
Start your festive celebrations with a song at the Julia’s House Christmas Carols evenings.
Motorists injured in three-vehicle crash that forced road to close
Police have issued an update following a three-vehicle crash that closed a main route in Dorset yesterday evening
Free budgeting course aims to support households facing financial strain
A local church offers free money coaching to help people manage their finances and reduce money worries.
Probate notice published after death of man from Dorset town
A trustees public notice has been published following the death of a man from Dorchester.
Supersleuths crack clues in town's annual competition
From alleyway music shops to hidden cafés, young detectives uncovered Dorchester’s secrets as an annual competition returned
Boat dumped in lane as fly-tipping scourge increases
A BOAT has been dumped 10 miles from the sea as reports of fly tipping continue to rise
Ford crowned tennis champion for fourth successive year
ELLERY Ford has once again been crowned as the Dorchester Tennis and Squash Club champion after his fourth successive title
Relief road closed due to four vehicle crash
The A354 between Weymouth and Dorchester has been closed this evening due to a crash on the relief road.
Netball: Wind and rain affects Division One games
PLAYERS had to endure high winds and rain in the latest round of the South & West Dorset Netball League
Junior fishing championship sees standout win and new talent emerge
Eight juniors from the Dorchester and District Angling Society made their way to Whitemoor Lakes to fish round ten of the 2025 junior points championship.
Shop owner to start new life in Italy - putting town 'institution' on the market
A shop owner is set to swap a Dorset town and leave a 'Dorchester institution' for the sunnier climes of Italy.
Book event delves into Hardy’s romances through verse and film
Thomas Hardy fans are invited to a special event with the author Giles Keating this Thursday.
Churchwardens recognised for exceptional commitment and service
TWO churchwardens from Dorset have been recognised for their exceptional commitment to their churches
Campaigners call for release of Palestinian doctor
CAMPAIGNERS gathered outside a Dorset hospital to demand the release of a Palestinian doctor being held by Israeli forces.
Plaque honouring Isambard Kingdom Brunel planned for station
A PLAQUE at Dorchester West Railway Station will mark its historic connection to engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel and the Great Western Railway (GWR).