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Here are the five top stories we have published in the past week:

1. Pylons to be removed from Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The first of the high-power overhead lines near Blagdon Hill above Martinstown have been taken down.

2. Reason behind delays to cycle path improvements

Delays have hit work on improving two sections of national cycle routes on the outskirts of Dorchester.

3. New electric vehicle charging points to be installed in Dorchester

Dorchester is set to get new charging points for electric vehicles as part of Dorset Council's plans.

4. Tour of Britain organisers explain cancellation of Dorset stage

Organisers behind the Tour of Britain said the Dorset stage couldn't go ahead following the withdrawal of motorcycle officers.

5. Dairy farm fined more than £50,000 for cruelty to cows

A West Dorset dairy farm has pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a cow and a calf by failing to care for them, along with a series of other offences relating to conditions on their farm.