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Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Signalling problem causing train delays

Delays of up to 15 minutes on Great Western Railway between Dorchester West and Yeovil Pen Mill due to problems with the signals

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Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Latest planning applications include a church composting toilet

These are the latest planning applications for the rural Dorchester area including a composting toilet at a church

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People urged to seek help if struggling with mental health at work

People struggling with their mental health at work are being urged to seek help instead of soldiering on in silence

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'We want to win' - Magpies to field strong team against Bees

Dorchester Town host Bridport in the Dorset Senior Cup at the Avenue on Tuesday, October 8 at 7.45pm

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Young anglers compete in Junior Championship

The latest round of the Dorchester District Angling Society junior championship was held on Trendals Lake at Revels fishery on Saturday, October 5

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Magpies draw Stags in FA Trophy

DORCHESTER Town will face fellow Southern League side AFC Totton in the next round of the FA Trophy

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Stolen motorbike found by police in Dorset

Neighbourhood officers from Dorchester Police managed to locate a stolen motorbike and returned it to its grateful owner.

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'It was vital we picked up three points' - Coach pleased with away win

Dorchester Sports beat Hamworthy United Reserves 4=2 at Magna Road on Saturday, October 5.

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Magpies through after penalty shootout

DORCHESTER Town are through to the next round of the FA Trophy after a 5-4 win on penalties over Tiverton

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Countryside walk to cross where 'sheep stealer was hanged'

This Dorset countryside walk will take you to Jackman's Cross, the subject of a myth that someone named Jackman was hanged here for sheep-stealing

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Delays to facility's building works keeps car park closed

Delays to the development of a facility in Dorchester have meant its car park is closed for another month

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Window cleaner fed up with mucky road sign tidies it up himself

A resident of Dorchester has taken to cleaning dirty street signs himself

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PUB OF THE WEEK:Entering is like 'putting on some comfy slippers'

A FRIENDLY Dorchester hostelry ‘like a comfortable pair of slippers’ is this week’s Pub of the Week.

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Golfers rally to support hospital baby unit

Keen golfers from Weymouth have raised more than £1,000 for premature and unwell new born babies

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'I've really enjoyed it' - Magpies boss looks back on year at the helm

DORCHESTER Town manager Tom Killick says he has 'really enjoyed' his first year in charge of the club

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Historic home wins national award for becoming carbon neutral

Athelhampton House has been recognised for its reduction in energy consumption

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Came Down golf club regain Ridgeway 'Ryder Cup'

Golfers from Came Down Golf Club defeated local rivals Weymouth Golf Club to regain the Ridgeway Cup.

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Winger 'buzzing' after re-signing for Magpies

Dorchester Town Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of Marcus Daws

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Firm applies for goods vehicle operating centre

AN APPLICATION has been to change a goods vehicle operator's licence at Pro-Scaff Dorset Ltd in Dorchester

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Protesters take on bike ride in support of Palestinians

Campaigners for peace in Gaza have ridden from Dorchester to Weymouth in support of a group which provides support to communities in the war torn region