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Concern over council social care
A Dorset council is named as one of eight English local authorities told to improve social care for adults, in an annual report.

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Barnet 1-1 Bournemouth
Bournemouth lose the lead in League Two after Brett Pitman has a second-half penalty saved at Barnet.

Dorset beekeepers 'on the rise'
The number of people keeping bees in Dorset is increasing, and may be in response to media reports that the bees are 'under threat'.

It's Tree O'clock
Join in the nationwide attempt to plant 600,000 trees this Saturday

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Major search for fisherman ends
A search for a missing angler off the Dorset and Hampshire coast involving coastguard and police helicopters is called off.

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Fake Christmas tree 'vandalised'
A £14,000 fake Christmas tree which replaced a town centre's traditional tree due to health and safety concerns is damaged.

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Council postpones schools review
A consultation about secondary education in Purbeck is postponed after it emerges less money will be available.

Herrison Hospital
A look back at the Dorset County Asylum in Charlton Down

Pelican carvings
Stonemasons have created ornate carvings at Corfe Castle

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Flower urges Pietersen patience
Andy Flower urges England to show patience with Kevin Pietersen as he returns to form after injury.

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Lakeside and Poole in rider swap
Lakeside Hammers sign Poole's Daniel Davidsson for 2010 with Ricky Kling moving the other way.

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Weymouth skipper joins Dorchester
Weymouth captain Kyle Critchell joins local Blue Square South rivals Dorchester Town on a free transfer.

The Guide: Weekend things to do
A few ideas for things to do in Dorset this weekend (4 - 6 December).

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

Volunteers give beds to homeless
A new scheme to provide young people with emergency temporary accommodation is responding to a growing problem, according to a charity.

Boost for disused rail route path
The route of a former Dorset railway line from Maiden Newton to Bridport is to be a dedicated pathway as the project receives a £5,000 grant.

Hardy fan up for award
An author nspired by Thomas Hardy has been shortlisted for an award

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