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Dorset Echo | Dorchester

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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Dorset Echo | Dorchester

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.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

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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Dorset Echo | Dorchester

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

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Notice published after death of Dorset woman

A probate notice has been published in the Dorset Echo after a woman from Dorchester has died.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

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

Dorset Echo | 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.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Unsafe roof forces museum to close until next year

A military museum will be closed until next year due to damage to its roof

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

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.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Traffic 'at a standstill' after incident on main road to Dorchester

Traffic was at a standstill earlier on the A354 between Weymouth and Dorchester.

Dorset Echo | 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.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Hospital to change names of outpatient areas

A hospital in Dorset is changing the names of outpatient areas

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Notice published after death of Dorset woman

A PROBATE and trustee notice has been published following the death of a woman from Dorchester

Dorset Echo | 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

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Dorchester runner breaks four-minute mile

Dorset athletic stars stars completed an astonishing week of distance running, reports Nigel Harding.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Scoreline flatters Salisbury as Dorchester lose again

It was a familiar story as Dorchester lost away at Salisbury, writes Andy Hamworth.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

'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

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Magpies remain fourth after Geordies game postponed

Dorchester's Southern League game away to Hanwell Town was cancelled due to a waterlogged pitch

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Road to tip is 'appalling – and highly dangerous'

Road to Dorchester tip is 'appalling and dangerous', this letter writer says.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Probate and trustee notice after man dies

A PROBATE and trustee notice has been published following the death of a man from rural Dorset.