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High Street shop available for lease

A High Street retail shop in Dorchester is up for lease.

26 April 2026
Dorset Echo

Tennis court and gym among sports plans near Dorset town

SPORT and fitness feature among recent planning applications in the villages around Dorchester.

26 April 2026
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Dorset’s forgotten convicts to be remembered in talk

Discover the stories of Dorset convicts sentenced at Dorchester Assizes in a talk by historian Mike Randall at the Dorset History Centre.

25 April 2026
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Radio society celebrates wireless pioneer's birthday at historic site

The South Dorset Radio Society marks Marconi's birthday at Dorchester's historic Marconi Beam Station, using shortwave radio to honour UK wireless history.

25 April 2026
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Runner with cerebral palsy aims for world record at marathon

A runner with cerebral palsy from Dorchester is set to take on the London Marathon while attempting a new Guinness World Record - dressed as an American football referee.

25 April 2026
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Single vehicle crash causes delays along major route

A SINGLE vehicle crash on the A35 caused several hours of delays to traffic between Bridport and Dorchester.

24 April 2026
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Public notice published after death of Dorset woman

A probate and trustees notice has been published following the death of a woman from Dorchester

23 April 2026
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Major works planned at former home of celebrated author

THOMAS Hardy’s home in Dorchester, which he designed, is to have a series of repairs and improvements.

22 April 2026
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Heroes recognised for saving man's life

The quick-thinking of gym staff in Dorchester helped save the life of a man who suffered a heart-attack whilst working out.

22 April 2026
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'Oldest pub in Dorchester' on the market

A pub said to be the oldest on Dorchester's high street is up for sale.

22 April 2026
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Prolific shoplifter jailed and banned from town centres

A PROLIFIC shoplifter has been banned from entering Dorchester and Weymouth town centres and jailed for theft and assault offences.

21 April 2026
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Youths 'causing issues' for retail staff and allegedly stealing

A GROUP of youths have been 'causing issues' and allegedly stealing from shops in Dorchester town centre

21 April 2026
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Popular river footpath to part-close for nine weeks

Part of the popular River Walk in Dorchester will be closed for up to nine weeks.

21 April 2026
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Young soprano set to shine at charity concert

An award‑winning young British soprano will join The Occasional Singers for a special charity concert at St Mary’s Church, Dorchester, in support of Weldmar Hospicecare

21 April 2026
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Two vehicle crash blocks road

A TWO vehicle crash is blocking the A352 between Dorchester and Sherborne.

20 April 2026
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Praise for student in music competition

A STUDENT from Dorchester has come runner up at a regional music competition.

19 April 2026
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Dorset vineyard for sale for £1m

A vineyard near Dorchester has gone on the market with a guide price of £1million.

19 April 2026
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Warning to motorists over works set to close major route

Dorset motorists are reminded that main route the Dorchester Road A37 Yeovil is to be closed on Thursday, April 23

18 April 2026
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Chippie celebrates as roadworks come to an end

Case and Brewer fish and chip shop in Dorchester is celebrating the removal of disruption-causing roadworks on Damers Road

18 April 2026
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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

17 April 2026

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