Dorchester3 days ago'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.3 days ago4 days agoConstable descendants feature in family exhibitionConstable spent his honeymoon in Dorset and his descendants, also artists, live in the county.4 days ago4 days agoSusie the Cat statue given planning go-aheadAn accessible bronze statue of Susie the Cat will be installed in Dorchester's South Street.4 days ago7 days agoResidents back home after gas leak fixedPeople had to leave their homes in Fordington, Dorchester, on Monday after a gas leak was found.7 days ago7 days agoKart circuit used by F1 drivers set for demolitionFormula 1 stars Lando Norris and Jensen Button launched their careers at Clay Pigeon Raceway.7 days ago8 days agoFarm machinery starts large barley field fireAbout 27 hectares of spring barley with multiple seats of fire were put out in Cheselbourne.8 days ago1 Jul 2026Hospital delighted with 'good' inspection resultThe Care Quality Commission recognised improvements but says further improvements were still needed.1 Jul 202630 Jun 2026Residents unable to go home as gas repairs continueHomes have been evacuated as engineers work to fix a ruptured gas main in Fordington.30 Jun 202629 Jun 2026Thirty homes evacuated after gas leakResidents have been told it could be late on Monday night before they could return home.29 Jun 2026...
