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

1. Puddletown RFC targeted by thieves in early morning break-in

A burglary to a local rugby club has sparked an appeal from the police.

2. Work completed to renovate Memorial Corner at County Hall

Dorset Council's Memorial Corner project to the front of County Hall in Dorchester is now complete.

3. Man due to appear in court following alleged assault in Dorchester

A man has been charged and is due to appear in court in connection with an alleged assault in Dorchester.

4. Strikes in October on South Western Railway services

South Western Railway has announced a severely reduced level of service for this weekend's planned RMT and TSSA industrial action.

5. Dorchester councillor surgeries coming up

Town councillors in Dorchester continue with their monthly pop-in sessions for residents during the first week of October.