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Dorset Echo | Dorchester

A35 and A37 among Dorset roads disrupted due to flooding

Several of Dorset's roads are still disrupted due to flooding including the A37 and A35.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Charlton Down: Selwood House Christmas fayre on Saturday

A Christmas Fayre fundraiser is being held in Charlton Down in aid of the Dorset County Hospital charity

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Dorchester Sports v Holt United: Dorset Senior Trophy preview

DORCHESTER Sports will bid to reach the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance Senior Trophy semi-finals when hosting Holt tomorrow (1.30pm).

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Swindon Supermarine v Dorchester Town: Team news and preview

DORCHESTER Town go up against Swindon Supermarine in a meeting of two bottom-four teams tomorrow (3pm).

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Group Help the Homeless in Dorchester collecting shoe boxes

A group in Dorchester are collecting shoe boxes filled with various items to help those in need this Christmas

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Broken down car on A35 causes tailbacks near Dorchester

A broken down car caused tailbacks on the A35 near Dorchester this morning

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

West Dorset schools closed as flood warnings put in place

School across Dorset close as flood and weather warnings are put in place.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Dorset roads closed due to floods with more rain on the way

Roads across Dorset remain closed with more heavy set to fall throughout the day

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Dorchester opticians wins branch of the year award

The Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care branch in Dorchester has been crowned Branch of the Year for its “first-class” customer service.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

West and north Dorset roads closed due to flooding

Three roads across the county remain closed due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall earlier this week

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Dorchester: Elf workshop at Dorset Museum and Gallery

Youngsters can become trainee elves at a special workshop at Dorset Museum and Art Gallery

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

COP online talk on climate action in Dorset set for Thursday

Dorset COP will be hosting an online discussion this Thursday to discuss how the county can support climate action.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Flooding: River Frome bursts showing impact by drone shots

Aerial scenes from Dorchester show the impact of the flooding from the River Frome to the north of the town

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Hanwell v Dorchester Town: Match postponed for second time

DORCHESTER Town have for a second time seen their league fixture at Hanwell Town postponed.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Trains cancelled from Weymouth to Westbury due to no staff

Due to a shortage of train crew between Westbury and Weymouth all lines are closed.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Dorset: Flood warnings after heavy rain as rivers rise

Live updates as Dorset remains on flood alert after torrential rain with a number of flood warnings in place for Weymouth, Dorchester and west Dorset

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

A37 flooding causing long delays near Dorchester

Traffic is queuing and long delays are expected due to flooding along a major road near Dorchester

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Rare sword from Lord Nelson battle to be auctioned in Dorset

A historically significant sword, given to a hero after Battle of Copenhagen, is being offered at the Duke’s auction house in Dorchester.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Sherborne 50-22 Dorchester: County town seal try bonus point

INJURY-HIT Dorchester managed to come away from Counties One Tribute Southern South leaders Sherborne with a try bonus point despite a 50-22 defeat.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Hanwell Town v Dorchester Town: Rearranged match preview

DORCHESTER Town visit Hanwell Town this evening in a rearranged league match (7.45pm).