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Here are the five top stories we have published this week:

1. Get your tickets for Dorset County Show as early bird tickets go on sale

Early bird tickets for the Dorset County Show are now available.

2. Ground-breaking Thomas Hardy exhibition goes on show across four museums

The largest collection of Thomas Hardy objects ever displayed at one time opens

Today.

3. Cocktails, trifle, live music and more - celebrate the Platinum Jubilee at The Club House

The bunting has been unpacked, the paper crowns, union flag t-shirts and anything red, white and blue are ready to go.

4. Plans submitted to redevelop Dorset County Hospital

Plans to redevelop the Dorset County Hospital (DCH) site have been submitted to Dorset Council following feedback from patients, staff and the wider community.

5. What's to love about Dorchester Repair café? A lot!

We're all told to be more eco-friendly, live a greener life and to do our bit to help the planet, but have you heard of the repair café sweeping across the country?