Dorchester2 days agoKing's 1313 royal charter joins county archivesThe 700-year-old parchment document from Edward II details privileges for the monks of Forde Abbey.2 days ago5 days agoTeenage motorcyclist dies two days after collisionA car driver was arrested following the crash in Bridport shortly after midnight on 5 July.5 days ago6 Jul 2026'Heatwave turned high street into a ghost town'Some shops in Dorchester say they reduced hours or closed during the hot weather due to a lack of customers.6 Jul 20265 Jul 2026Constable descendants feature in family exhibitionConstable spent his honeymoon in Dorset and his descendants, also artists, live in the county.5 Jul 20265 Jul 2026Susie the Cat statue given planning go-aheadAn accessible bronze statue of Susie the Cat will be installed in Dorchester's South Street.5 Jul 20262 Jul 2026Residents back home after gas leak fixedPeople had to leave their homes in Fordington, Dorchester, on Monday after a gas leak was found.2 Jul 20262 Jul 2026Kart circuit used by F1 drivers set for demolitionFormula 1 stars Lando Norris and Jensen Button launched their careers at Clay Pigeon Raceway.2 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Farm machinery starts large barley field fireAbout 27 hectares of spring barley with multiple seats of fire were put out in Cheselbourne.1 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Hospital delighted with 'good' inspection resultThe Care Quality Commission recognised improvements but says further improvements were still needed.1 Jul 2026...
