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Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Tourist information point opens in Dorset town

A new tourist information point has opened at Dorchester Corn Exchange

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Dorset Echo | Dorchester

TV star to appear at Dorset summer fete

TV star Martin Clunes, a famous supporter of Weldmar, is to appear at the charity's summer fete in Dorchester on September 13

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Dorset Senior Cup first round draw: Terras host Bees as Magpies given bye

THE draw for the first round of the Dorset Senior Cup has been made 

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Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Dorchester get one hand on title after comprehensive win over title rivals

DORCHESTER Cricket club are on the brink of securing the Wessex Internet Premier One title

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Magies defeated by 10 man Farnham

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Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Two vehicle crash forces major Dorset road to close

A ROAD closure has been put in place between Bridport and Dorchester following a crash

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Woman charged with assaulting police officer whilst 'drunk'

A WOMAN has been charged with being drunk and disorderly and assaulting a police officer in Dorchester, police said.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

What was behind these huge queues in Dorset town centres

These pictures show some huge queues forming in Dorset town centres - here are the stories behind the pictures

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Magpies defeat by Comrades

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Dorset Echo | Dorchester

New sports bar opens in former bike shop

A new sports bar has opened in Dorchester, something the 'community needs' say those behind it

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

New hope to restore iconic town landmark

A grant has been awarded to carry out a survey which will ultimately decide whether water can returned to a town landmark

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Two Dorset campsites named among the best in the country

Two campsites in Dorset have been recognised among the top 10 in England

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Elderly woman targeted by rogue traders

There has been a report of rogue traders in the St Georges Road area of Dorchester

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Tragedy as motorcyclist dies in crash

A MOTORCYCLIST has tragically died in a crash near Dorchester

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Cheapest petrol prices for bank holiday weekend motorists

A list of cheapest petrol prices in Weymouth, Portland, Dorchester, Bridport and Lyme Regis over bank holiday weekend

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

"We know there is pressure to get a good return this bank holiday period'

TOM Killick says there is 'pressure to get a result' against Berkhamsted today following his side's injury collapse against Walton & Hersham last weekend

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Eight-month roadworks project to cause disruption

More details have been revealed about the Dorset Council scheme to replace traffic lights and improve crossings at either end of Williams Avenue near Dorset County Hospital.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Dorchester’s Borough Gardens to host family festival this bank holiday

The popular Anonymous Festival returns this bank holiday Monday August 25 to Borough Gardens in Dorchester.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Herd of cattle to return to beauty spot after two years

Visitors to a local beauty spot can expect a change in the landscape as Dorset Council reintroduces a herd of cattle to the site

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

The best events to enjoy in Dorset this bumper bank holiday weekend

Here is our guide to the best events taking place in Dorset this August bank holiday weekend