Local News
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.
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
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).
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).
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
Broken down car on A35 causes tailbacks near Dorchester
A broken down car caused tailbacks on the A35 near Dorchester this morning
West Dorset schools closed as flood warnings put in place
School across Dorset close as flood and weather warnings are put in place.
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
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.
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
Dorchester: Elf workshop at Dorset Museum and Gallery
Youngsters can become trainee elves at a special workshop at Dorset Museum and Art Gallery
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.
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
Hanwell v Dorchester Town: Match postponed for second time
DORCHESTER Town have for a second time seen their league fixture at Hanwell Town postponed.
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: 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
A37 flooding causing long delays near Dorchester
Traffic is queuing and long delays are expected due to flooding along a major road near 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.
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.
Hanwell Town v Dorchester Town: Rearranged match preview
DORCHESTER Town visit Hanwell Town this evening in a rearranged league match (7.45pm).