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Village shop owner on the importance of newspapers
This tiny Dorset pub was the smallest in England and seated just 24 people!
Fridges fly-tipped on road
Festival stages dedicated to much missed friends
'Shocking' state of landmark is 'worst it's ever been'
Cerne too strong for depleted Puddletown
Major homes development in village given go-ahead
New parking restrictions set for village
Sex worker running for election in Dorset
Fertility figure resembling Dorset giant goes on sale at auction
Delays as main road is resurfaced
Village open garden displays to celebrate 50 years
Start of summer to be celebrated at three week long festival
Graphic image: Pony found dead with 'dog lead' round neck
Easter in Dorset's history: a King's visit, grizzly folklore and drizzly poetry
Feminist take on Greek mythology to tour rural Dorset
A Herculean discovery could change the way we look at a Dorset landmark
Cerne Abbas Giant has manhood reinstated following 'castration' by cheese company
New teams and divisions set for 2024 Dorset League
Anger over TikTok karaoke stunt on 'fragile' Cerne Abbas Giant site
Chamber choir bringing Advent programme to village
Car collides with telegraph pole
Crash partially closes Dorset road
New teaching area building 'to sustain school’s success into the future'
Person rescued from vehicle after main road crash
Can you see it? Disappearing Dorset landmark leaves tourists disappointed
Main route blocked due to car fire
Dorset village stars on primetime TV
Cricket club shocked by theft of equipment
Portland man in court accused of child sex offences
11 stunning photos of old Dorchester show what life was like in town
Raise a glass to festival's best beers
Village open gardens event to be held for 47th time
Uproar as cheese company 'castrates' Dorset’s Cerne Abbas Giant
Giant festival returning to Dorset
Try this Dorset walk selected as one of the best around - see the route here
Music, song and poetry celebration set for rural Dorset this weekend
Trapped driver rescued after van flips over in crash
Touching children's story set for village stage
Test your grey matter to help wildlife cause
Cerne Valley crowned Division Three champions
Care home unveils new sensory room and garden
Popular summer fete back for a 25th year
Plan for 19 new homes REJECTED by Council
Gardens opening in village over special weekend
Five alive for Cerne Valley as Bere go flat
Dorset crime map: Every crime reported on your road in March
Cerne Valley churn out win number four
Batters blaze Cerne Valley to huge victory
Weekend weather forecast for Dorset - will it be dry enough for a BBQ?
Dorset spa named amongst finalists for 2022 Good Spa Awards
The rules visitors to Dorset's beaches must be aware of this summer
Best places for breakfast in Dorchester according to Tripadvisor reviews
It’s getting hot, hot, HOT: Full forecast as mini-heatwave hits Dorset