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

1. Dorchester to be one of the first places in the country to showcase seven-metre Mars

Luke Jerram's beautiful Mars installation will be coming to Dorchester Corn Exchange in March.

2. CEO of The Alcohol Education Trust gives drink spiking evidence in House of Commons

Helena Conibear shared some shocking facts about drink spiking, its prevalence and how its changed.

3. Dorchester businesses raise more than £4,500 for charities

Brewery Square and some of its retailers raised the amazing amount for a range of local charities.

4. Dorchester business of the month: Habitual Grace Interiors

Welcome to our business of the month - find out more through the link above.

5. A look at Les: Lorraine Wong explains why she nominated him for the Queen's New Year Honours

Les Fry was awarded a BEM and here's why!

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