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

1. A round of applause for new restaurant opening in Dorchester

Al Molo Dorchester, Ristorante Di Pesce, has opened in Dorchester in the historic Judge Jeffreys building in High West Street.

2. Two Dorchester parks awarded Green Flag status

Dorset Council's Thorncombe Woods and Hardy's Birthplace have been awarded Green Flag Awards.

3. Woman's legacy lives on at sculpture park she loved thanks to family's donation

Kitty Webb loved visiting Sculpture by the Lakes so in her memory, her family have donated a Mountain Trike to the Dorchester attraction.

4. Kids to visit Dorchester's Shire Hall Museum for £1 this summer

Dorchester's Shire Hall Museum has reduced its children's prices to £1 during the summer holidays to help families with the cost of living crisis.

5. Walk of the week: Loop in Corscombe

This week's walk is in Corscombe and is approximately 1.5 miles long, taking around 40 minutes.