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

1. What's on in Dorchester this Easter

Discover Dorchester has compiled a handy list of events in and around the town for all the family to enjoy!

2. Winners announced for Dorchester and Poundbury Business Awards

The town's brilliant independent shops have been praised and recognised - and presented with an award from Lord Julian Fellowes!

3. The Tour of Britain is coming to Dorset - and it's passing through Dorchester

Stage seven will feature a 112-mile route through Dorset - the first time the modern race has come to the county!

4. Walk of the month: Attractions and beauty spots

Take a stroll around the town discovering its beautiful green areas, tourist attractions and more!

5. Exhibition highlighting the town brightens up windows of vacant high street building

Dorchester Tourism Partnership has livened up the windows of the former Marks and Spencer building with photos of local people and their recommendations of what to do in the town.

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