Did you know that Dorchester has a chillingly spooky past? From gruesome hangings to ghostly tales that could keep you awake at night, our town is steeped in eerie history. Don’t believe us? Take it from some of our residents and visitors, with many people reporting sudden drops in temperature, sightings of mysterious figures and… Read more »
A new interior design studio and co-working space opens in Dorchester. A space for creativity, inspiration and finding the right interior design for you, Olive and Wilde Interiors is a unique independent shop that opened in September 2025 by a creative young woman entrepreneur, Laura Eleni. Laura, who is a passionate creative herself, saw that… Read more »
Dog lovers of Dorchester, you’ll be barking happy with this delightful new shop that has just opened up in town. MUTT Everything Dog is an exciting new pet shop for dogs that officially opened its doors on 11th October, by dog lovers Jess and Mark. Since its opening this month, the dog shop in Dorset… Read more »
School’s out for the Halloween holidays! It’s time to put on your scariest costumes and get into the spooky spirit with the Dorchester community. While you’re preparing for the festivities, our town is getting ready for a frightfully fun season of Halloween events all across Dorchester. There’s plenty of things to do in Dorchester this… Read more »
Exciting news for book lovers across Dorchester and Dorset. The Dorchester Literary Festival returns for its 11th year this October! Running from 16th to 25th October, this well loved festival offers a rich programme of events designed to delight bibliophiles of all interests. From captivating book readings and author talks to lively poetry slams and… Read more »
