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From promotion to relegation: Magpies 2025/26 season review
A season that began with genuine promotion ambitions ended in heartbreak for Dorchester Town, who were confirmed relegated from the Southern League Premier Division South — dropping to Step 4 for the first time in years
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Dorchester school pupils celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday
Pupils at The Prince of Wales School in Dorchester came together to celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday with a day of wildlife-themed learning.
Dorchester go on the road in search of first win
DEFENDING champions Dorchester will go in search of their first win of the new season when they travel to Sherborne on Saturday (12.30pm).
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Plans for 500 homes given go-ahead
A 500-home scheme for Crossways has been given planning approval- for a third time
New technology in adult social care transforming people's lives
NEW technology used in adult social care is helping to transform people's lives and give them more freedom in their daily lives.
Around 500 homes could be given go-ahead - despite objections
Up to 500 homes for Crossways could be approved – despite some local opposition
Dorchester duo selected for county side
DORCHESTER Rugby Club duo Makensie Parker and Jack Hayward have been named in the Dorset & Wilts senior men’s squad for this season’s Bill Beaumont Division Three County Championship campaign.
Hair and beauty students in Dorset raise more than £500 for cancer charity
Hair and beauty students have raised more than £500 to support cancer patients at Dorset County Hospital
'Exceptional' teacher wins prestigious national award
AN 'exceptional' primary school teacher from Dorchester has won a prestigious national science award
Rare manuscripts and letters made public for first time
MANUSCRIPTS and personal correspondence from one of Dorset's most-beloved and famous authors are now available to the public
Restaurant owner insists 'we are a responsible venue' as licence reviewed
The family running a Dorchester venue say there is no objective evidence to support claims of noise and disturbance
Outcome on festival drinks licence after hearing scheduled
A drinks licence has been agreed for a festival planned for Dorset later in the year
Person rescued from smoking property
Emergency services were called to a smoking property near Dorchester last night
Investment opportunity includes vacant shop and popular pub
A "unique opportunity" to buy a "well-established public house, flats and commercial units" near the middle of Dorchester is available, according to a property listing.
Netball: Round eight of the South & West Dorset Summer League
THE latest round of action from the South & West Dorset Netball Summer League saw several big wins at the top of the Premier Division
All the latest from the Dorchester & District 6 Reds snooker league
Colliton XQ 2026 remain top of the 6 Reds Spring Snooker League after six weeks, despite a mixed set of results across the latest round of fixtures.
'Quick thinking' neighbour praised after smoke fills home
THE 'quick thinking' of neighbours has been praised after pulling a person from a home filled with smoke in Dorchester
Group raising money for mothers in poverty
A charity in Dorchester is raising money to help mothers in poverty in Kenya
Telehandler bursts into flames
A telehandler caught fire just outside Dorchester earlier today.
Dorchester looking to 'bounce back' after opening day defeat
DORCHESTER'S new overseas signing Hudson Izzard is set to make his debut for the club when they host Poole Town today (12.30pm)