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WATCH: Plane spotted flying 'so low' over Dorset
This incredible video captures the amazing sight of a plane flying low over a Dorset neighbourhood
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Free car parking for Christmas shoppers
FREE parking is being offered in car parks across Dorset in the run-up to Christmas
Dorchester travel to Oaks for crucial top four clash
THIS weekend Dorchester’s 1st XV travel to Oakmeadians for a crucial top four clash in their Counties 2 Tribute Ale Dorset & Wilts South league fixture
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Warning after report of man acting suspiciously near school
Parents in Dorchester are being urged to be vigilant following reports of a man acting suspiciously in the bushes during the morning school run
Heavy rain overnight sparks another flood alert for parts of Dorset
Another flood alert has been issued for areas of Dorset following heavy overnight rainfall
'Stolen goods' and class A drugs discovered in police searches
Red Bull, butter and fabric softener have been found amongst suspected stolen goods.
Disruptions on trains for second time in two days due to signalling problems
Commuters using the Waterloo Line are facing disruptions for the second time in two days due to signalling problems
Help needed to give life changing holidays to young people in Dorset with cancer
Urgent help is needed to help a small Dorset charity provide life changing holidays for youngsters living with cancer
Magpies 'overwhelmingly disappointment' after conceding 'criminal' goals
TOM Killick admitted there was a feeling over 'overwhelming disappointment' as Dorchester Town failed to hold on the lead in their 2-2 draw with Gosport Borough on Saturday
Dorchester defeat Villagers in derby clash
Dorchester beat Puddle town 36-13 in the Counties 2 Tribute Ale Dorset & Wilts South on Saturday, November 29
Hospital plans ahead after five days of strikes announced days before Christmas
A hospital in Dorset is preparing as doctors in England are set to down tools for the second time in two months with five consecutive days of strikes planned in the run-up to Christmas
Update after car crashes into ditch
Police have provided an update after a car reportedly crashed into a ditch off a main road yesterday afternoon which caused severe delays during rush hour
Residents asked to help with shoebox Christmas appeal for the homeless
A Christmas shoebox appeal is being held in Dorchester to help the homeless
Rally team battles desert sands in Morocco
A DORSET-based rally team has completed a gruelling desert race in north Africa, coming runners up in their classification
Customers urged to support pharmacy's Elf Day
Kind-hearted staff at a Dorchester pharmacy are to don elf costumes in aid of charity
Firm applies for change to goods vehicle operator's licence
A Dorset firm has applied for a change to a goods vehicle operator's licence
Free Christmas lunchtime concert to be held in church
A lunchtime concert performance of Britten's 'A Ceremony of Carols' will take place at St Peter's Church in Dorchester
Teen who owes court almost £700 back before magistrates for stealing from shop
A 19-year-old woman from Dorchester who owes almost £700 to the court must pay compensation after stealing meat and cheese
Large crowds gather in town for Christmas light switch-on
A dazzling night of festive entertainment was had in Dorchester at the town’s Christmas light switch-on
Magpies denied win as Boro snatch late equaliser
Dorchester Town drew 2-2 with Gosport Borough in the Southern League at The Avenue Stadium on Saturday, November 29