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Man arrested after 'causing issues' in town centre
A MAN has been arrested on a harassment offence after 'causing issues' in a coffee shop in Dorchester town centre
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Joy as dance students bring music and movement to care home
Signature House Care Home in Dorchester was brought to life with music and movement when dance students visited
Dorchester welcome Daggers as title celebrations begin
DORCHESTER'S first XV head into this Saturday's Counties 2 Tribute Ale Dorset & Wilts South league match against Bridport as champions (3pm)
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Suspected shoplifter with 'knife' caught and summoned to court
A SUSPECTED shoplifter - who was carrying a knife - has been caught and is due to appear in court
Dorset care home management company wins major regional award
Affinity Care Management wins Best Tailored Care Management Solutions Company at 2026 Social Care Awards for bespoke care in Dorset, Hampshire and Surrey.
Family disco with dancing and games at youth and community centre
Families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of music and fun at a disco in Dorchester
£2.2m price tag for Grade II-listed hotel
A 29-bedroom Georgian Grade II-listed hotel in central Dorchester is up for sale, with offers of more than £2.2m being sought.
All the latest from the South & West Dorset Netball summer league
THERE were goals galore across all three divisions this week as teams produced some eye-catching performances in the South & West Dorset Netball summer league.
Vehicle seized after crops damaged
CROPS have been damaged after vehicle drove through a farmers field in Piddlehinton.
Nine golfers raised £5,000 for Weldmar Hospicecare and Ladies’ Centenary
Golfers at Came Down Golf Club raised £5,000 for Weldmar Hospicecare and the Ladies’ Centenary with a 54-hole ‘Dawn to Dusk’ charity challenge.
Bringing Jurassic Coast to life as World Heritage Site anniversary celebrated
A day of talks, art, and activities is set to bring the Jurassic Coast - one of the UK's most important landmarks - to life this Saturday (April 18).
Teenager subjected to vile racist abuse on bus
A TEENAGE college student has spoken of her fear and frustration after being subjected to vile racist abuse on a Weymouth bus
Tennis tournament held in Dorchester in memory of club member
Dorchester Tennis and Squash Club held the Peter Cox Fun Handicap Tournament on Easter Monday, with Lorraine Slowther and Stephen Hockaday winning the final.
Dorset firm applies to change goods vehicle licence
S & V MacTaggart of Chalmington near Dorchester has applied to change its goods vehicle licence
'Louder than an alarm clock' - noise fears backed over Dorset padel court plan
A Dorset resident supports worries over a planned padel court, arguing the sport’s noise levels would be 'louder than an alarm clock'
Dorchester clinch league title after thrashing Wheatsheaf
DORCHESTER RFC have clinched the Counties 2 Tribute Ale Dorset & Wilts South title after thrashing Wheatsheaf 36-0
Window damaged in suspected catapult attack
Police are investigating after a window was smashed in what’s believed to be a catapult attack
Overnight road closures for A35 postponed
PLANNED week-long roadworks between Dorchester and Bere Regis have been moved.
Stolen delivery van driven 'dangerously' in town
A DELIVERY van has been stolen and driven 'dangerously' in Dorchester.
Fogden slams players 'love' for club after 'embarrassing' Gloucester defeat
DORCHESTER Town interim boss Wes Fogden apologised to the Magpies’ faithful after what he described as an embarrassing 5-0 home loss to Gloucester City.