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Firefighters tackle the simulated chemical leak in Beaminster
Simulated chemical leak in Dorset
In the first exercise of its kind for the area, firefighters from Beaminster and Gillingham have simulated a chemical leak in Beaminster.

Sean Ferguson Bodybuilder champ's new challenge
Dorchester based bodybuilding champion Sean Ferguson has turned 40, and is looking forward to new competitions - and new wins.

Vegetation growing from the wall prior to its removal Gold Hill's wall gets a weeding
Gold Hill, the steep cobbled road in Shaftesbury, has had its ancient wall cleaned as part of new plans to help its preservation.


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Stonemasons have created them at Corfe Castle

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Bingo! Record attempt a success
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