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The pavements in town are not up to scratch
These letter writers are concerned that the pavements in Dorchester, Dorset, are not up to scratch
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Road closed due to three-vehicle crash
A three-vehicle crash has taken place on Weymouth Relief Road.
Relief Road closed following three-vehicle crash
A major road has been closed following a three-vehicle crash
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Traffic chaos as temporary lights to remain in place for another day
Traffic chaos has been impacting drivers travelling between Weymouth and Dorchester
Magpies lose to Hawks
Dorchester Town were beaten 3-1 away at Havant & Waterlooville in the Southern League on Wednesday, Januaru 14
Green light to turn unused farm building into offices
OFFICES will be created from a former Duchy of Cornwall farm building at Poundbury.
Road to close next month for essential works
A road in Dorchester will close next month to allow engineers to carry out investigative work
Dorchester claim local bragging rights in Ridgeway Rumble
IN the latest instalment of the Ridgeway Rumble, Weymouth put up a spirited performance in the Counties 2 Tribute Ale Dorset & Wilts South league clash, but Dorchester were never behind in this local derby
Shoppers at risk from falling stone from Dorchester building
URGENT repairs are planned to the stone front of a Dorchester town centre building.
Magpies must start games better, insist player/coach
DORCHESTER Town player/coach Wes Fogden said the team need start games better and can't afford to let games 'slip by' after losing 2-0 to Uxbridge on Saturday.
Council tax increase proposed amid major work schemes
A TWO per cent increase is being proposed as Dorchester Town Council’s share of the Council Tax for 2026-27.
Tennis club start new year with first competition of the year
THE new year started with a bang for Dorchester Tennis and Squash Club (DTSC) with a maximum turnout of 24 players for the first Fun Tennis Tournament of the year
Road to close this month for telegraph pole works
A road will close later this month to allow engineers space to replace a telegraph pole
Delays expected as major roadworks resume today
ROADWORKS in Dorchester are set to resume today - with motorists warned to expect delays
Underhill to remain at Magpies until end of season
CONNOR Underhill is set to remain at Dorchester Town until the end of the season after extending his loan from Eastleigh.
Magpies defeated by Reds
Dorchester Town lost 2-0 to Uxbridge in the Southern League on Saturday, January 10, at The Avenue Stadium
'Deceptively big' home up for sale - with its own shop
A 'deceptively big' three bedroom £395k home is on the market in Dorchester - complete with its own shop
From Woolworths to Wellworths... amazing story of shop's founder
The retail phenomenon of Wellworths was created in Dorchester by a former Woolworths manager
Preview: Magpies host Uxbridge for first game of new year
DORCHESTER return to action this weekend as they host Uxbridge at the Avenue Stadium this afternoon.
Concern for Dorset-London transport link after service axed
Campaigners are growing concerned for the state of rural coach links to major cities from Dorset after a London link was axed