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Why Dorset must push back

Rupert Hardy from North Dorset CPRE explains why Dorset’s Local Plan Consultation matters – and how best to stop some of the worst housing...

Spare us the hunting sermon

It’s a delicate balance: rural tradition, public opinion, and the spotlight of a major agricultural show. So when the Hound Parade commentary at this...

Young community wellbeing champions wanted

The Vale Family Hub has secured funding through the #iwill fund to run an ambitious new project for local young people aged 10 to...

Respite break ensures relaxing holidays for the whole family

When Marg’s son and daughter-in-law needed a break for themselves, they wanted to make sure that Marg also had a lovely holiday.Living just next...

‘A port in a storm’ – Geoff’s story at heart of Cooksons Court’s 10-year milestone

When Geoff moved into Cooksons Court in Yeovil last autumn, it marked the start of a difficult but ultimately life-changing journey for both him...

The road to nowhere

Running alongside the Dorset Local Plan consultation is another, almost as important: the Local Transport Plan, a joint plan between Dorset Council and BCP...

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An evening with Harry Meade

Kingston Maurward Equestrian Centre will be hosting a lecture demo evening with one of Britain’s leading event riders, Harry Meade, on Wednesday 20th November....

Letters to the Editor October 2025

It’s no big secret that I’m an Essex girl. Born and brought up in Southend-on-Sea on the smell of mud and cockles and the...