Local News
Royal Wootton Bassett 17-21 Dorchester: Match report
DORCHESTER Colts overcame a partisan atmosphere at Royal Wootton Bassett to win 21-17, lifting the Dorset & Wilts Plate.
Tiverton Town v Dorchester Town: Team news and preview
DORCHESTER Town boss Tom Killick is eager to extend the Magpies’ unbeaten run at Tiverton tonight (7.45pm), insisting: “I don’t want to give it up easily”.
Telephone cables blown onto road near Dorchester
A road in Dorchester has been partially closed after high winds caused telephone cables to be left dangling over the road.
Work on ‘Elephant Man’ surgeon memorial to start
Plans are in motion to begin the restoration of a memorial to a royal surgeon from Dorset in time for a ceremony to mark 100 years since his death
Dorset Council considering e-bike scheme in Dorchester
The possible introduction of an e-bike scheme to be introduced in Dorchester has been raised by Dorset Council
Dorchester Town 2-1 Hanwell Town: Jameson Horlick praised
DORCHESTER Town manager Tom Killick was effusive in his praise of goalkeeper Jameson Horlick in the 2-1 win over Hanwell Town.
Dorchester: Drugs, cash and blade seized in vehicle stops
Three people have been arrested after drugs and a blade were discovered after two vehicle stops
Dorchester: Anti-hunt protesters take to streets with march
Animal rights activists were in Dorchester demanding stricter enforcement of fox hunting laws
Dorchester: Shoplifter detained after suspected shop thefts
Several items were reportedly stolen from two shops on Saturday, April 13 with Dorset Police officers detaining and searching a man whilst out on patrol.
Dorchester Town Council to mark 50 years with free event
A town council in Dorset will be celebrating an anniversary with a day of free entertainment for the public
Dorchester Walking Festival 50km challenge for Dorset County Hospital
To celebrate 50 years of Dorchester Town Council, a local festival is introducing a challenge to support Dorset County Hospital Charity Critical Care Appeal
Dorchester Town 2-1 Hanwell Town: Magpies secure safety
DORCHESTER Town secured safety at Step 3 for another season after coming from behind to beat relegation-threatened Hanwell Town 2-1.
Welling 0-0 Weymouth & Dorchester 2-1 Hanwell - how it happened
Live match coverage of Welling United v Weymouth in the Vanarama National League South and Dorchester Town v Hanwell Town in the Pitching In Southern League Premier South (both 3pm).
Peter Cox Fun Handicap 2024: Dorchester duo victorious
TENNIS players turned out in numbers for the Peter Cox Fun Handicap Tennis Tournament at Dorchester Tennis and Squash Club (DTSC).
Royal Wootton Bassett v Dorchester Colts: Match preview
WITH the league season over, Dorchester were today due to host Kingsbridge in the Papa John’s Community Cup.
Poole Borough v Dorchester Sports: Team news and preview
DORCHESTER Sports are aiming to continue their good fortune at Turlin Moor when they tackle Poole Borough in the Dorset Premier League (3pm).
Dorchester Town have 'connection' between players and fans
DORCHESTER Town manager Tom Killick has spoken of the deep “connection” between fans and players as the Magpies arrive on the brink of safety.
Dorchester: Objection to late opening plan for shop
Residents claim the business, Manor Park Convenience Store, in Mellstock Avenue, which has yet to start trading, is likely to add to night-time nuisance from anti-social behaviour, slamming car doors and groups of people drinking.
Weymouth Relief Road closed for two hours after crash
The road was closed after a two-car crash caused an oil spill
Tributes paid to 90-year-old Jill Pope from Dorchester
A loving daughter has paid tribute to her ‘force to be reckoned with’ mother who helped to ‘establish a truly comprehensive education system for Dorset’