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

1. Popular Italian restaurant to open a branch in Dorchester

Weymouth's Al Molo restaurant is branching out into Dorchester - but will offer something a little different to Italian food.

2. Dorchester school adds knob throwing to curriculum after popular festival cancelled

The Prince of Wales School wants to keep the Dorset tradition alive, and there's also talks of schools league.

3. Less than two weeks to do until Dorchester's beer festival

Dorchester Beerex will be back next week at the Corn Exchange with more beers than you will be able to try!

4. Gifts, homewares and lifestyle - Dorchester's No.36 has it all

There's a new shop on the street and it has already received lots of positive feedback and lovely comments.

5. Under the spotlight: The Horse With The Red Umbrella

We visited the café that has been serving Dorchester for more than 50 years.

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