Local News

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

All you need to know as Dorset County Show begins today

Dorset County Show kicks off today, so we thought we'd put together everything you need to know.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Cosy micropub has plenty of personality

Step inside a quaint and cosy micropub unlike any other, with games, hang-out spots and live music

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Calls for Ironman access after carers blocked

Care workers are asking for reassurances from organisers of the Weymouth Ironman

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Magpies midfielder faces late fitness test as keeper recalled

Wes Fogden will face a late fitness test ahead of the visit of Frome on Saturday, September 7 after suffering a minor achilles injury

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Dorchester to make home 'a fortress' as season kicks off

Dorchester RFC take on Melksham in the Counties One Tribute Southern South at Surcourf Park on Saturday, September 7

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

‘Police assaulted’ before man climbed onto hospital roof

‘Police assaulted’ before man climbed onto Dorset County Hospital roof

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Animals, quirky hats and feasts : What's on in Dorset this weekend

Whether you’re looking to soak up some art, enjoy a fish dish, or watch motorcycling stunts there is a lot to do across the county this weekend

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Magpies boss says team 'has to be better' as Robins fly into town

Dorchester Town face Frome in the Southern League Premier at The Avenue on Saturday, September 7

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

James expects 'physical' encounter against Westland

Dorchester Sports travel to Yeovil to take on Westland Sports in the Dorset Premier League on Saturday, September 7

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Police officers assaulted after man on hospital roof sparks major police response

Emergency crews were called to a hospital after two police officers were assaulted as a man made his way to the roof of Dorset County Hospital

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Fridges fly-tipped on road

Police issued a warning after they came across fridges left on the side of a rural road

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Performance levels 'must rise' as Magpies aim to challenge top spots

Dorchester Town manager Tom Killick wants his team to be challenging for promotion this season but admits performances have not been good enough

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Major tailbacks as car crashes into lamppost on A35

A crash is causing traffic chaos on a busy route

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Holiday park murder probe: no charges brought by police

Detectives have issued a further update following enquiries into the circumstances of the death of a man at a holiday park near Dorchester.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Fire-jumping motorbikes and horse-riding stunts: County show returns

Thousands of people are expected at Dorchester Showground this weekend as the county’s biggest rural celebration returns

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Celebrity football match raises thousands for vital causes

A celebrity football featuring soap and reality TV stars raised more than £4,000 for two local charities

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Bowls club hosts annual finals competition

The championship singles matches saw Nick Voss defeat Ryan Nash whilst Karen Ellis won against Val Wright. 

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Magpies FA Cup performance 'inadequate', says coach.

Dorchester Town manager Tom Killick has said that his team's performances need to improve after crashing out of the FA Cup to Banbury

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Tails will be wagging at this new dog-friendly festival

Sculpture by the Lakes at Pallington Lakes is hosting a dog-themed festival on Saturday, September 28 called Paws Around The Park.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Warning of bogus police officer scam

Residents in the Dorchester area have reported calls from people who are pretending to be police officers