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The Dorset seaside gothic church that shaped generations
A then-and-now view of the gothic seaside St John’s Church in Weymouth has sparked memories of weddings, lost sounds and life along Dorchester Road
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A then-and-now view of the gothic seaside St John’s Church in Weymouth has sparked memories of weddings, lost sounds and life along Dorchester Road
Two teams from The Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester achieved outstanding success at the National Big Bang Competition, winning major prizes.
Dorchester bookshop Teasel & Skylark is representing Dorset during 'Independent Bookshop Week', which runs from Saturday, June 13 to Saturday, June 20 this year.
Residents across Dorchester and surrounding areas spotted a low-flying mystery Boeing 757 test aircraft linked to the UK’s future Tempest programme.
Kingston Maurward Horse Trials & Country Fair launches in Dorchester, Dorset, June 2026. Enjoy British Eventing, family fun, street food and rural attractions.
Ellis Jones Solicitors is encouraging employers to consider flexible working arrangements to help minimise workplace disruption during the World Cup
A PERSON was taken to a 'place of safety' after concerns for welfare were raised at a train station in Dorchester
The King’s Arms in Dorchester has been named among the best 'Small and Boutique' hotels in the UK, according to this year's Tripadvisor 'Travellers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Hotels'.
A community gardening project in Dorchester is to hold an event inviting ideas to help shape its future
FRESH planning decisions in Dorchester include a series of town centre conversion schemes, transport improvements and home extension proposals
Two teenagers have been assaulted after being chased through Dorchester by a large group
The Friends of Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester have now donated over 3,000 free comfort bags to patients as the charity's initiative continues to reach new milestones.
A domiciliary care agency service in Dorchester has been rated overall 'good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in a recent report.
New outline plans for a gateway housing site next to Dorchester’s west rail station have met with an objection from town councillors
Readers across Weymouth, Dorchester and beyond have shared their favourite fish and chip shops, with a handful emerging as clear local favourites.
PLANS for the first phase of the North Dorchester Garden Community are due to be submitted shortly – marking the start of the formal planning process
Dorchester Arts is presenting a live performance by Buddy Holly and The Cricketers on June 27 at the Hardye Theatre in Dorchester.
Exciting news for our streets! Dorchester councillors are weighing up a town-wide 20mph speed limit, aiming to make our roads safer for everyone. This could be a big change for our neighbourhoods!
A FLOOD consultation meeting for Dorchester this week is being held four miles out of town at Stratton - prompting questions why Dorset Council and the Environment Agency could not hold a meeting in t
ALL Dorchester roads could be covered by a blanket 20mph maximum speed limit – with one exception.