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Category: Dorset Politics

Crossing lines: make a green shift

In this year of elections – and hopefully welcome changes – look out for attempts by some to portray themselves as environmental champions. West...

Election reflections

From campaign trails to optimistic tales: MP Simon Hoare has been considering why we see so little positivity in politics I sit writing this article...

Dorset Council’s housing policies: failing local people

It’s a known fact that 40% of Dorset’s population are on low wages. In the Dorset Council and BCP Council (next door) areas, more...

Double the sewage, triple the stink

The water companies just can’t keep out of the news. The figures for sewage discharges for 2023 were issued last week by the Environment...

Crossing lines: make a green shift

Although I’d only ever voted Conservative before, I remember the sense of anticipation that things were going to change for the better when Tony...

Chris Loder MP monthly round up

Rural Dorset gains from NHS dentistry reforms, more support for local farmers and record social care funding for rural Dorset A few months ago, the...

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Gearing up for events

Team Rimmer’s July adventures and a behind-the-scenes peek at the meticulous competition prep, including a top-secret luxury shampoo tip How is it August already?! I...

Packed meeting over Stratton’s missing bus service

Stratton’s lack of a bus service drew a packed audience of around 45 people to the village hall on 17th September, showing the strength...