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Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Tom Killick 'confident' in securing more Dorchester players

 DORCHESTER Town boss Tom Killick has every “confidence” that the majority of the Magpies’ squad will commit for the 2024/25 season.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Dorset Police issue advice after reports of 'door knocking'

Police have issued advice following a spate of door kicking in a Dorset town

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Arrest in Dorchester for alleged 'malicious communications'

A man was arrested in Dorchester by police investigating comments made on social media

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Dorset Hot Air Balloon Festival receives mixed reviews

Dorset Hot Air Balloon Festival took place in Dorchester although it has received mixed reviews from attendees.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Pictures: Hot air balloon festival day 2 and night glow

The fun continued at the Dorset Hot Air Balloon festival at Dorchester on Sunday - although the weather wasn't as kind as the first day for the morning.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Fortuneswell Cancer Trust to hold AGM in Dorchester

A charitable trust that works with cancer patients across Dorset is looking to attract more members at its AGM

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Christian Aid worker Rob Pearce to give talk in Dorchester

A former Christian Aid staff member from Dorset will be the speaker at an annual service

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Dorset Premier One: Dorchester beat Poole Town by 13 runs

DORCHESTER successfully defended a low total against Poole to get their new Wessex Internet Dorset League Premier One season off to a winning start.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Bournemouth's Kieffer Moore helps Ipswich to Premier League

CHERRIES loanee Kieffer Moore made it two promotions from the Championship in three seasons as his loan club Ipswich Town finished their season with a 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

'Drink drive' arrest in Dorchester after car crash

Dorchester Police arrested a man on suspicion of drink driving after a car crash

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Dorset Balloon Festival organisers say lessons learnt

Organisers of The Dorset Hot Air Balloon Festival have responded to complaints following traffic queues and confusion about the day's events

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Ofsted praises The Prince of Wales School in Dorchester

Ofsted visited The Prince of Wales School in Dorchester for an ungraded visit and told the school might be rated outstanding in a graded inspection.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Marie Curie charity given £1.5k boost from Tesco Dorchester

A local fundraising group has received £1,500 after having the most votes from members of the public to be supported by a supermarket’s campaign

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Memories of Dorchester's old public swimming baths

These pictures show where the old public swimming baths were situated in the meadows beyond Grey’s Bridge in Dorchester

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Lib Dems win Dorchester as Independents gain Portland

The Liberal Democrats celebrated another successful day of local election results in the town and parish council elections across Dorset

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Results for town and parish councils across Dorset

RECAP: The count took place for town and parish councils across Dorset today (Saturday, May 4)

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Dorchester Community Orchestra to perform at open day

A community orchestra will be giving a special musical performance to welcome more musicians at an upcoming open day.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Probate and trustee notice after death of Dorchester man

A PROBATE and trustee notice has been published for a man who has passed away in the Dorchester area

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Dorchester woman raises funds for Macmillan Cancer Support

Sue Chinniah, from Dorchester, will be shaving her hair on Saturday, May 18 at SGM Hair on South Street to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support charity.

Dorset Echo | Dorchester

Cameron Dabbs reflects on new Dorchester vice-chairman role

NEW Dorchester vice-chairman Cameron Dabbs believes becoming second in command at the Avenue Stadium is the “next step” in his career.