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Dorchester News April 13, 2026
Fogden slams players ‘love’ for club after ’embarrassing’ Gloucester defeat
DORCHESTER Town interim boss Wes Fogden apologised to the Magpies’ faithful after what he described as an embarrassing 5-0 home loss to Gloucester City. Dorset Echo | Dorchester News…
Dorchester News March 27, 2026
Magpies bring in two new midfielders ahead of trip to league leaders
DORCHESTER Town have brought in two new recruits ahead of this weekend’s trip to league leaders Walton & Hersham Dorset Echo | Dorchester News…
Dorchester News March 9, 2026
Fogden ‘unbelievably proud’ as Magpies ‘outplay’ rivals
WES Fogden has hailed his Dorchester side’s effort, togetherness and dominance after their 1-1 draw with Poole Town Dorset Echo | Dorchester News…
Dorchester News February 19, 2026
Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals
Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals as new government campaign launches. Cyber threats cost UK businesses £14.7 billion a year, with half of small firms experiencing one in the last 12 months.
The post Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business. Dorchester Chamber for Business | News…
Dorchester News February 19, 2026
Car parks to be repaired in £350,000 scheme
CAR PARKS across Dorset are set to be repaired as part of a £350,000 council project Dorset Echo | Dorchester News…
Dorchester News February 2, 2026
Magpies stunned by Geordies’ first half blitz
A FIRST half blitz from Hanwell saw Dorchester well beaten at the Avenue Stadium on Saturday, January 31. Dorset Echo | Dorchester News…
Dorchester News January 29, 2026
Prepare for 2026/27: Individuals
ICAEW’s Tax Faculty provides a summary of some of the key changes affecting individuals from 6 April 2026, including increases to some of the rates of income tax and capital gains tax (CGT), as well as reforms to inheritance tax (IHT).
The post Prepare for 2026/27: Individuals appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business. Dorchester Chamber for Business | News…
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Dorchester Chamber for Business
- Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminalsby Steve Bulley on February 19, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals as new government campaign launches. Cyber threats cost UK businesses £14.7 billion a year, with half of small firms experiencing one in the last 12 months. The post Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business.
- Clock is ticking on Business Property Relief overhaulby Rob Hattersley on February 19, 2026 at 10:33 am
Family business owners in Dorset are being urged to ensure that they are aware of new inheritance tax rules which come into force in less than two months. The post Clock is ticking on Business Property Relief overhaul appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business.
- Prepare for 2026/27: Individualsby Steve Bulley on January 29, 2026 at 10:15 am
ICAEW’s Tax Faculty provides a summary of some of the key changes affecting individuals from 6 April 2026, including increases to some of the rates of income tax and capital gains tax (CGT), as well as reforms to inheritance tax (IHT). The post Prepare for 2026/27: Individuals appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business.
- Inheritance tax climbdown gives food for thoughtby Steve Bulley on January 9, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Dorchester law firm Ellis jones Solicitors has given a cautious welcome to the watering down of proposed inheritance tax reforms. The post Inheritance tax climbdown gives food for thought appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business.
Dorchester Echo
- Tennis tournament held in Dorchester in memory of club memberby Fraser.Simpson@newsquest.co.uk | Fraser Simpson on April 14, 2026 at 5:00 am
Dorchester Tennis and Squash Club held the Peter Cox Fun Handicap Tournament on Easter Monday, with Lorraine Slowther and Stephen Hockaday winning the final.
- Dorset’s hidden gems to take centre stage at literary event this weekendby Fraser.Simpson@newsquest.co.uk | Fraser Simpson on April 14, 2026 at 5:00 am
Discover Dorset’s hidden gems at Teasel & Skylark's World Heritage Day event in Dorchester, with authors Jeni Bell & Karen Heaney, Sat 18 April.
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