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Dorset County Hospital minor injuries to temporarily relocate to Weymouth Hospital due to refurbishment works

By Lottie Welch

16th Jun 2021 | Local News

Dorset County Hospital's emergency department will relocate its minor injuries services this summer.

It will temporarily move its minor injuries team to Weymouth Hospital while vital refurbishment work takes place at Dorchester emergency department to increase its capacity.

Dorchester's first vegan megamarket is coming to town this summer

By Lottie Welch

16th Jun 2021 | Local News

Dorchester's vegan megamarket will be at Maumbury Rings on August 7 and 8

Dorchester's first ever vegan megamarket will be coming to Maumbury Rings this summer.

Organisers of Dorchester Vegan Market will be bringing the two-day weekend event to the town on August 7 and 8.

Police appeal after attempted robbery at Dorchester home

By Lottie Welch

15th Jun 2021 | Local News

Officers investigating an attempted burglary in Dorchester are asking for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

The incident, in which people in a property in the Lubbecke Way area saw a man trying to reach through a partially open window, happened at around 7.45pm on Sunday, June 13.

Find something for all at Shire Hall's Mid-Summer Market

By Lottie Welch

15th Jun 2021 | Local News

Find everything from food and drink to jewellery and photography at Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum's Mid-Summer Market this weekend.

More than 20 businesses will be at the free event on June 19 and 20, spread across Shire Hall, from the café and exhibition rooms to the historic courthouse and cells.

West Dorset MP Chris Loder says he does not support four-week extension of restrictions

By Lottie Welch

15th Jun 2021 | Local News

West Dorset MP Chris Loder has said the extension of coronavirus restrictions announced on Monday is not in Dorset's best interests.

It was announced yesterday (Monday) that the final easing of lockdown restrictions would not take place on June 21 as initially hoped, but would be delayed for four weeks due to concerns over the rapid spread of the Indian (Delta) variant of Covid-19.

Cause for celebration at Cheriton - which plans to bring back normality as soon as possible

By Lottie Welch

14th Jun 2021 | Local News

The Management Team at Cheriton Care Home - from left: care team leader Emily Macfarlene, deputy manager Zoe Price, office manager Colleen Cordell, registered manager Denise Chrippes and care team leader Sam Impey

The team at Cheriton Care Home is celebrating half a year with their manager - who has been dedicated to lifting the spirits of all after a difficult year.

Denise Chrippes has been at the helm of the Dorchester care home since November, and has been with care provider Agincare for nearly 20 years.

Road closed between Winterbourne Abbas and Martinstown

By Lottie Welch

14th Jun 2021 | Local News

The B3159 between Winterbourne Abbas and Martinstown has been closed due to a crash.

It is closed both ways between Coombe Road at Winterbourne Abbas and The Brewers Arms in Martinstown.

UPDATED: A35 Puddletown bypass closed westbound due to crash

By Lottie Welch

14th Jun 2021 | Local News

One person has been taken to hospital following a crash on the A35.

The A35 Puddletown bypass has been closed westbound due to the crash.

Jobs in Dorchester: Here are the latest vacancies

By Lottie Welch

14th Jun 2021 | Local News

Jobs in Dorchester: Here are the latest vacancies

We're here to help you find a new job or start a new career.

Here are some of the latest vacancies available in and around Dorchester.

Walk of the week: Wonderful woodland and countryside in Athelhampton

By Lottie Welch

14th Jun 2021 | Local News

Start at Athelhampton House, going up the lane to the right of the church

Every week we will be sharing a circular walk in and around our local area with directions and photos. We use the OS Map app, which is very useful if you are out walking.

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you will be able to receive the walk first every Friday and be able to enjoy it over the weekend.

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