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Next of kin sought of man who died in Dorset
An appeal has been launched to find the next of kin of a man who died in Dorset
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Magpies look to extend run but face side who last beat them
The Magpies are flying high in the Southern League South and will look to continue their unbeaten run to 16 games as they take on mid-table Swindon Supermarine this weekend.
Notice published after death of woman from Dorset town
A trustee notice has been published in the Dorset Echo following the death of a woman from Dorchester.
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Broken down car causes delays as traffic brought to 'standstill'
There was traffic chaos between Dorchester and Weymouth due to a broken down car blocking the A354
Notice published after death of Dorset woman
A probate notice has been published in the Dorset Echo after a woman from Dorchester has died.
Road closure to begin as part of major works
A road closure is soon to come into force as part of the Maumbury Cross junction improvement works in Dorchester
Council take over running of popular town market
DORCHESTER’S WEEKLY stall market will be taken over by the town council in a year’s time.
Unsafe roof forces museum to close until next year
A military museum will be closed until next year due to damage to its roof
More than £10k raised to support homeless families
More than £10,000 has been raised by Home Start Wessex to support homeless families in Dorset.
Traffic 'at a standstill' after incident on main road to Dorchester
Traffic was at a standstill earlier on the A354 between Weymouth and Dorchester.
Former youth services office to be turned into homes
CHANGES have been approved for town centre properties in Dorchester – including the conversion of a former youth advisory services offices into homes.
Hospital to change names of outpatient areas
A hospital in Dorset is changing the names of outpatient areas
Notice published after death of Dorset woman
A PROBATE and trustee notice has been published following the death of a woman from Dorchester
Dorch Sports run riot against Borough
Dorchester Sports continued their charge for the Dorset Premier League title with a 9-1 thrashing over Poole Borough
Dorchester runner breaks four-minute mile
Dorset athletic stars stars completed an astonishing week of distance running, reports Nigel Harding.
Scoreline flatters Salisbury as Dorchester lose again
It was a familiar story as Dorchester lost away at Salisbury, writes Andy Hamworth.
'It's satisfying to know I may have helped save a life': Bloodbiker's emergency trip
A Dorset-based bloodbiker embarked on a time critical journey late at night
Magpies remain fourth after Geordies game postponed
Dorchester's Southern League game away to Hanwell Town was cancelled due to a waterlogged pitch
Road to tip is 'appalling – and highly dangerous'
Road to Dorchester tip is 'appalling and dangerous', this letter writer says.
Probate and trustee notice after man dies
A PROBATE and trustee notice has been published following the death of a man from rural Dorset.