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Wildlife photo exhibition at park
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2009 exhibition is set to go on show at Moors Valley Country Park in January.

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England call on Carberry as cover
England call-up Hampshire left-hander Michael Carberry as cover for Paul Collingwood.

Sea dragons 'respond to mistletoe'
Sea dragons at a Dorset sea life centre have increased interaction with each other after mistletoe was added to their aquarium.

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Vigil for extradited men is held
Almost 100 people attend a candlelight vigil in aid of two men extradited to Hungary after being accused of fraud.

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Residents urged to recycle waste
Residents of the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset are being reminded to recycle over Christmas, as collection dates vary.

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Police target underage drinkers
Underage drinkers are to be targeted during new year celebrations in a campaign by Dorset Police.

Herrison Hospital
A look at what was once the Dorset County Asylum at Charlton Down

Corfe Castle carvings
Stonemasons create carvings of pelicans, an ancient religious symbol

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Bournemouth 2-1 Torquay
Bournemouth score two late goals to come back from a goal down to stun Torquay.

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Cheltenham 0-1 Bournemouth
Liam Feeney hits the winner as Bournemouth spoil the first official game in charge for new Cheltenham manager Mark Yates.

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Watch Football League highlights
Watch the highlights of your team's latest matches in the Football League.

Storms wash up unusual sea life
Sea life unusual for Dorset is washing up on the county's beaches following recent storms, reports Dorset Wildlife Trust.

The Guide: Pantomimes special
A selection of pantomimes and Christmas shows around Dorset. Add yours to the list by emailing dorset@bbc.co.uk.

Review of the decade in Dorset
A look back over the years 2000 - 2009, and some of the stories making the news in and around the county.

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Surf reef warning for 'beginners'
Lifeguards patrolling Europe's first artificial surf reef in Dorset appeal for inexperienced surfers to talk to them before trying it out.

Locals in 'Hardy' film
A film inspired by a Thomas Hardy's novel shoots in Yetminster

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