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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...

Dorset’s strategy against second home surge

Chris Loder MP is a long-time advocate for the new Council Tax premiums on second homes to combat housing inequality in Dorset You may have...

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Honeysuckle; born in the Blackmore Vale, ridden by Blackmore to win the Champion Hurdle

“I sold her for just over 8,000 sterling – and then she won her first time out, and was sold again for £110,000!” Rachael Blackmore...

Dorset Council budget relies on Council Tax to fund rising care costs

Dorset Council has published its draft budget proposals for 2026/27, revealing that the majority of new spending on social care and services will be...

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