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Popular street fair returns this weekend
Try this four mile walk following a medieval trackway
Public encouraged to take part in butterfly conservation
D-DAY: All events across ten Dorset towns for 80th anniversary
Cathedral 'delighted' to welcome two new Dorset canons
Remembering high-flyers at grammar school
Several schools are closed as flood and weather warnings put in place
Christmas tree recycling scheme launched
Food poverty charity in winter appeal to provide meals across Dorset
Dorset-based actor to present 'incredibly moving' dog documentary
Road closed due to large vehicle fire
Dorset features on TV as new show explores 'iconic' county
Charity urgently needs drivers to help rescue hens
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Margaret Thatcher's resolve was tested on Dorset visit
Hopes tragic incident sends 'clear message' to others
Martin Clunes reveals Christmas lunch plans after 'fattening up' Noel the calf
Final few days to see Covid exhibition before museum closes for season
Final details approved for 100-home development
Man involved in crash was almost twice the drink drive limit
Concert of music from Renaissance in church
Readings and folk songs at museum
Dorset couple blown away by record breaking Cash In The Attic haul
£20k needed to transform village green into community space with play equipment
Man due in court following discovery of 'cannabis factory'
Parnham House plans to be discussed this week - including restaurant and holiday units
Man taken to hospital following early morning crash
Calls for vigilance after reported poaching incident
West Dorset’s finest small businesses finalists in top awards scheme
Hunt for burglars after break-in
Clipper Teas business confirmed as officially a 'great place to work'
Talented duo set to perform
'We should be looking for greener and alternative sources of energy'
Police called to reports of youths lighting a fire with aerosols
Fire crews rushed to shed fire in Dorset
Residents taken by surprise over parking charges
Dorset cricket club raises more than £9,000 in three weeks
Approved: New affordable homes to be built for local people
Dorset Olympic coach and horse trainer awarded MBE in New Year Honours
New industrial unit to be built at trading estate
In the Dock: See who has been before the courts
Where mobile speed cameras will be in Dorset this week
Tribute to musician who died while playing organ in church
Trapped driver rescued from flood water in rural Dorset
'Strong winds' hit Dorset on second day of Storm Barra - live updates
Live - Flood alerts and high winds as Storm Barra hits Dorset
Town-by-town forecast as Storm Barra set to hit Dorset
Where mobile speed camera vans will be in Dorset this week
New weather warning for Dorset as Storm Barra set to hit
Warning over 'Nottingham Knockers' moving from town to town
Nice 'tea' meet you! Dorset pupils enjoy trip to Clipper Teas factory
How to get your Christmas tree collected from your door (and raise money for charity)
Where mobile speed camera vans will be in Dorset this week
'Tricky travel' conditions amid fresh ice weather warning for Dorset
Roads closed and fallen trees as Storm Arwen hits Dorset - live updates