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Gold Hill wall in Shaftesbury has its vegetation removed
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.

People standing in Langton Matravers dewpond Lost Purbeck dewpond discovered
A lost dewpond has been brought back to life in Langton Matravers near Swanage, after lying hidden for over 100 years.

Dorchester Fire Cadets in action Dorset gets Fire Cadets' Schemes
Dorset Fire and Rescue Service has launched two Fire Cadets' Schemes, in Dorchester and Gillingham.


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