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Held on the August Bank Holiday Monday, the Verwood Rustic Fayre managed to raise a staggering £19,000 for local good causes.

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care partnered with Arts University Bournemouth to launch its first-ever sustainable fashion show.

Review by Luke Graham

The festival, which runs until Monday 29 September, has displays featuring various Dorset landmarks and people who feature in the county’s history.

Verwood & District Horticultural Society held its annual Autumn Show on Saturday 13 September.

Children at Witchampton C of E First School were treated with a visit from Steel, one of the stars of TV gameshow ‘Gladiators’.

The 10-day festival saw artists work with communities to transform locations across Dorset, including Corfe Castle.

Lib Dem MP Vikki Slade is backing a policy calling for urgent action to fund hospices and end-of-life care.

Police Constable Mark Haseman, who resigned before the hearing, will never be able to work in policing again.

October marks Stoptober, when people are encouraged to stop smoking and there is further help across Dorset.