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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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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
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
'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
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
Magpies draw Stags in FA Trophy
DORCHESTER Town will face fellow Southern League side AFC Totton in the next round of the FA Trophy
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.
'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.
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
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
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
Window cleaner fed up with mucky road sign tidies it up himself
A resident of Dorchester has taken to cleaning dirty street signs himself
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.
Golfers rally to support hospital baby unit
Keen golfers from Weymouth have raised more than £1,000 for premature and unwell new born babies
'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
Historic home wins national award for becoming carbon neutral
Athelhampton House has been recognised for its reduction in energy consumption
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.
Winger 'buzzing' after re-signing for Magpies
Dorchester Town Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of Marcus Daws
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
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