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Multiple roads in Dorset to be temporarily closed for maintenance works
Dorset Council announces road closures in Weymouth, Dorchester, Tincleton, and Warmwell for maintenance, water main and sewer works from June to July.
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The bold stunt that saw Dorset students run naked in Spain
The reason these Dorset students ran naked through Pamplona might surprise you
First-of-its-kind Dorset events aim to tackle cancer isolation
A Dorset woman is launching a new initiative aimed at bringing people with cancer together
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Weymouth Thirds run riot over Dorchester Fourts
DORCHESTER IV 61 (4pts) lost to WEYMOUTH III 219-9 (20pts) by 158 runs.
Dorchester edge out Bere Regis by six wickets
DORCHESTER 151-4 (22pts) beat BERE REGIS 150 a/o (4pts) by 6 wickets
Two car crash forces lane closure on A35
A LANE closure is in place after a two- vehicle crash on th A35 between Bridport and Dorchester
People across Dorset celebrate Age Without Limits Day
People across Dorset celebrated Age Without Limits Day on June 10, with events helping residents stay connected, active and supported.
More than 30 patients a day treated in corridors at Dorset's hospitals
MORE than 30 patients a day were treated in corridors at Dorset’s hospitals in May, new figures reveal.
Bere eager to get playing after last week's washout
Bere Regis, following the disappointment of last weekend's washout, travel to Dorchester in the next round of 110 over fixtures.
W.D.C. Tridents crowned 6 Reds champions after play-off win
W.D.C. Tridents were crowned Dorchester & District Snooker League 6 Reds Spring Snooker Competition champions after edging out Break & Birdies 5-4 in a closely fought final.
Car thief jailed and disqualified from driving
A MAN has been jailed and disqualified from driving after a spate of car thefts in Dorchester
Students from Dorchester school win big at UK's biggest STEM competition
Two teams from The Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester achieved outstanding success at the National Big Bang Competition, winning major prizes.
Weather forecast for Dorset over upcoming weekend
Dorset weather forecast: Overcast start on 12 June, then sunny spells for Dorchester, Weymouth, Portland & Bridport. Rising temperatures, very high pollen.
'We will stand up to racism and hate' - Students march through town in protest
STUDENTS from across schools and colleges in Dorset have stood up to fight racism and discrimination calling out the 'divisive politics' of the far right
Midfielder commits to Magpies for upcoming season
MIDFIELDER Matt Buse has re-signed for Dorchester and agreed to stay at the club for the 2026/27 season
Four Magpies players head for exit as squad rebuild continues
DORCHESTER Town have confirmed the departures of a further four players ahead of the 2026/27 season
Delays to trains due to signalling problem
THERE are delays to train services between Weymouth and London Waterloo due to signalling problems
Charity launches new campaign to support Dorset parents facing hidden struggles
Home-Start Wessex launches the Behind Closed Doors campaign to support parents facing crisis, highlighting mental health, bereavement, and family challenges.
The best Dorset pubs to watch the World Cup 2026 in
From Weymouth to Dorchester, here are some of the best pubs to watch the World Cup 2026 in
Mystery Boeing 757 test aircraft over Dorset skies sparks excitement
Residents across Dorchester and surrounding areas spotted a low-flying mystery Boeing 757 test aircraft linked to the UK’s future Tempest programme.