Category: Dorset Politics

Fighting for the future of rural high streets

This week we had an important debate on the health of rural high streets. The wonderful towns across the breadth of West Dorset may...

Britain can’t afford uncertainty

Gary Jackson North Dorset Liberal Democrats The Government has a problem – and it’s of its own making. It joined in with almost all the pundits...

Kicking the CAN down the road. Again.

I mentioned the human super-power of imagination last time, and how it can be used positively to create solutions as well as motivate us...

Dorset Council apply the brakes to 24hr parking charges

Less than 24 hours after voting to introduce evening and overnight car parking charges, Dorset Council has announced it will pause the decision, pending...

Rural resilience and the challenge ahead

A worrying societal shift in attitudes sees Simon Hoare MP fighting to protect rural communities and defend democracy when it matters most In this edition...

Greenwashing land grabs

The Grumbler – the open opinion column in The BV. It’s a space for anyone to share their thoughts freely. While the editor will...

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November hot streak

A good month for the Tizzard team, says Chris Wald, with Cheltenham clean sweeps, Ascot perfection and a yard at full stride ahead of...

Victor Ernest Eason

30 March 1938 - 01 April 2026 EASON - Victor Ernest 1st April aged 88. Beloved husband of Valerie. Adored father, step-father, grandfather and great...

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