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Dorset Council votes for tax hike on second homes

Dorset Councillors have agreed to impose a council tax premium on second homes in the county. The introduction of the 100% council tax premium...

The Ice Milers of Shaftesbury

Winter water wonders: Shaftesbury Lido turns icy conditions into a hub of cold water swimming camaraderie and ambition, says Rachael Rowe ‘There was ice on...

Homegrown havens: the growing DIY answer to housing hurdles

No one knows a place like the people who live there’ – Rachael Rowe asks if community land trusts are the housing solution for...

Wincanton golf reprieve

A grassroots revolt against The Jockey Club’s closure decision is breathing new life into Wincanton Golf Course – Steve Keenan reports An organised revolt by...

All Black Jerome Kaino’s Clayesmore masterclass tackles rugby’s rough edge

Award-winning writer Sam Peters looks for a game-changing playbook with Jerome Kaino’s Dorset evasion clinic providing a beacon for the future The headlines surrounding rugby...

North Dorset MP secures £600m for local councils

Simon Hoare plays pivotal role in securing the funding boost, aiming to alleviate financial strains on Dorset and Somerset councils On 12th January, 46 Members...

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