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Disruption is expected as more heavy rain is set to hit Dorset
A yellow weather warning has been issued across Dorset as further heavy rain is forecast
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Concern growing for man last seen in Dorchester
Police are growing concerned for a missing man last seen in Dorchester
'It was horrendous': Businesses hit by flooding after Storm Chandra tell of damage
BUSINESSES across Dorset hit by flooding in the wake of Storm Chandra have described the damage as "the worst" they have ever experienced, with shops and pubs forced to close for days after rivers burst their banks.
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Where is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's new home as he moves out of Royal Lodge?
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved from Royal Lodge, Windsor, following the release of new files relating to Jeffrey Epstein.
Two arrested as police raid homes
Two homes have been raided in connection to drug-related crimes
Pictures: Flood horror of ’55 - the day Weymouth went under
Readers recall the devastating Weymouth floods of July 1955, from Osmington Mills’ raging torrent and washed‑out cottages to rescue boats in Marsh Road and a deluge “without parallel on record”.
Residents turn to Citizens Advice for help with cost of living
Dorset residents are continuing to seek the help of Citizens Advice as demand remains high with benefits and debt related issues.
LGBTQ+ community heritage celebration event
Dorset History Centre hosts a free LGBTQ+ Community Heritage Celebration in Dorchester on Saturday 21 February, with a talk on Sylvia Townsend‑Warner, archives, crafts and refreshments.
Special Mother's Day workshops for families to enjoy
This Mother’s Day, treat mum to a special experience at Dobbies Garden Centres, one that she’ll cherish long after the day itself.
The Weymouth street wiped out by a wartime bomb
This once buzzing Weymouth street was damaged beyond repair by a wartime bomb
Talk shines light on secret Second World War women codebreakers
Adam Forty from the Royal Signals Museum will give a Dorchester talk on the women codebreakers of World War Two and the Special Operations Executive, with all welcome to attend.
Uncertainty over putting in new 20mph limits across town
LOWER SPEED limits for Dorchester are unlikely to be achieved this year.
Café owner 'humbled' after £4k raised to save business after flooding
A café owner in Weymouth has been left feeling 'humbled' after more than £4,000 was raised by the local community to save his business after devastating floods.
Shoplifting, robberies and sex offences on rise, crime figures show
The latest police statistics reveal concerning increases in shoplifting with a 7.6 per cent rise in Dorset - compared to a national increase of 5.4 per cent.
Sign up for dramatic abseil challenge
People are being invited to step out of their comfort zone and descend the dramatic cliffs of Portland
Plan for temporary campsite and food delivery service
PLANS for a temporary campsite off Portland Bill Road, Portland have been notified to Dorset Council for the coming season.
Flooding nightmare with drains blocked, roads closed and home evacuated
STREETS in an area of Dorchester are waterlogged as persistent flooding has blocked drains, closed roads and forced one resident to evacuate her home of 40 years.
Sadness as late-night venue and restaurant announces closure
A late-night venue has announced the sad news of its closure - less than a year after opening
New ideas for massive town redevelopment
A DESIGN PANEL has met to try and find a way forward for a key Dorchester redevelopment.
More than £16k worth of thefts in rural areas
FUEL thieves have targeted rural sites in Arne and Crossways in recent days, prompting police to warn residents and landowners to stay alert during bad weather.