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Dorset Echo | Dorchester

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

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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.

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Dorchester edge out Bere Regis by six wickets

DORCHESTER 151-4 (22pts) beat BERE REGIS 150 a/o (4pts) by 6 wickets

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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

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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.

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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.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

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.

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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.

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Car thief jailed and disqualified from driving

A MAN has been jailed and disqualified from driving after a spate of car thefts in Dorchester

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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.

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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.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

'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

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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

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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

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Delays to trains due to signalling problem

THERE are delays to train services between Weymouth and London Waterloo due to signalling problems

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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.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

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

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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.