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Chris McKenna, 66, from Blandford Forum, wearing a National Brain Appeal running vest and backpack ahead of his 630-mile solo walk for Alzheimer's research.
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Dorset man’s 630-mile solo trek to honour Alzheimer’s family tragedy

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Heartbroken bride rescued by ‘angels’ after wedding dress stolen 2 weeks before big day

The Dorset Council area map under consideration as part of the Dorset Local Plan.
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Councillors asked to approve an extra £1m for Local Plan after yet another delay

Concerns over plans for hundreds of homes on last unspoiled land between Chickerell and Weymouth
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Concerns over plans for up to 360 homes on last unspoiled land between Chickerell and Weymouth

Portland Museum volunteers Stella and John New
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The inspiring stories behind Portland Museum’s friendly faces

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‘Not acceptable’: Dorset Council archaeologist objects to 500-home Norchester scheme

Major Peter Weaver of the Dorset Regiment, later SAS, in wartime uniform
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‘Extraordinary’ wartime heroics of Dorset Regiment and SAS soldier revealed in new book

The Royal Hotel and Georgian buildings along Weymouth's Esplanade, part of the town's heritage trail.
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Discover Weymouth’s astonishing Georgian secrets along 16-stop heritage trail

Louis Gale, founder of the Accessible Gaming Café in Dorchester, using an adapted steering wheel and joystick controller to play a racing game on his laptop.
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Accessible gaming café launched in Dorchester for adults with physical and learning disabilities

The sale of taxidermy from the Brading Collection at Duke's of Dorchester
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Duke’s of Dorchester auctioneer reveals amazing story behind 200 years of hidden treasures