DORCHESTER RFC's A XV travel to Sherborne 2nd XV in their Counties 3 Tribute Ale Dorset & Wilts South clash this Saturday ...

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Dorchester's Town Crier and Blue Badge Guide Alistair Chisholm took us on one of his famous guided walks to unearth some of Dorchester's amazing and ancient past - Dorset's county town celebrated its ...