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All you need to know as Dorset County Show begins today
Dorset County Show kicks off today, so we thought we'd put together everything you need to know.
Cosy micropub has plenty of personality
Step inside a quaint and cosy micropub unlike any other, with games, hang-out spots and live music
Calls for Ironman access after carers blocked
Care workers are asking for reassurances from organisers of the Weymouth Ironman
Magpies midfielder faces late fitness test as keeper recalled
Wes Fogden will face a late fitness test ahead of the visit of Frome on Saturday, September 7 after suffering a minor achilles injury
Dorchester to make home 'a fortress' as season kicks off
Dorchester RFC take on Melksham in the Counties One Tribute Southern South at Surcourf Park on Saturday, September 7
‘Police assaulted’ before man climbed onto hospital roof
‘Police assaulted’ before man climbed onto Dorset County Hospital roof
Animals, quirky hats and feasts : What's on in Dorset this weekend
Whether you’re looking to soak up some art, enjoy a fish dish, or watch motorcycling stunts there is a lot to do across the county this weekend
Magpies boss says team 'has to be better' as Robins fly into town
Dorchester Town face Frome in the Southern League Premier at The Avenue on Saturday, September 7
James expects 'physical' encounter against Westland
Dorchester Sports travel to Yeovil to take on Westland Sports in the Dorset Premier League on Saturday, September 7
Police officers assaulted after man on hospital roof sparks major police response
Emergency crews were called to a hospital after two police officers were assaulted as a man made his way to the roof of Dorset County Hospital
Fridges fly-tipped on road
Police issued a warning after they came across fridges left on the side of a rural road
Performance levels 'must rise' as Magpies aim to challenge top spots
Dorchester Town manager Tom Killick wants his team to be challenging for promotion this season but admits performances have not been good enough
Major tailbacks as car crashes into lamppost on A35
A crash is causing traffic chaos on a busy route
Holiday park murder probe: no charges brought by police
Detectives have issued a further update following enquiries into the circumstances of the death of a man at a holiday park near Dorchester.
Fire-jumping motorbikes and horse-riding stunts: County show returns
Thousands of people are expected at Dorchester Showground this weekend as the county’s biggest rural celebration returns
Celebrity football match raises thousands for vital causes
A celebrity football featuring soap and reality TV stars raised more than £4,000 for two local charities
Bowls club hosts annual finals competition
The championship singles matches saw Nick Voss defeat Ryan Nash whilst Karen Ellis won against Val Wright.
Magpies FA Cup performance 'inadequate', says coach.
Dorchester Town manager Tom Killick has said that his team's performances need to improve after crashing out of the FA Cup to Banbury
Tails will be wagging at this new dog-friendly festival
Sculpture by the Lakes at Pallington Lakes is hosting a dog-themed festival on Saturday, September 28 called Paws Around The Park.
Warning of bogus police officer scam
Residents in the Dorchester area have reported calls from people who are pretending to be police officers