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There’s a good COP in Dorset

We certainly live in ‘interesting’ times, and September was no exception. Thankfully there were some positive events in Dorset, of which more in a...

New MP focuses on water pollution and a health care law

Two months into the job, the LibDems’ Sarah Dyke takes a moment in her first column to look back – and to outline her...

Calls for urgent road safety improvements on hazardous A30

West Dorset MP Chris Loder calls for average speed cameras to cut accidents and improve road safety on Sherborne-to-Yeovil A30 In recent times, the stretch...

I don’t love the solar farms either

The recent decision by Dorset Council to approve the development of a solar farm, close to where I live in the Blackmore Vale, prompted...

Dissatisfaction is a common thread

August has served up a strong reminder of the size and diversity of the North Dorset constituency – even after the Boundary Commission has...

Cash vs contactless: the uncertain future of banking in Dorset

The declining use of cash particularly affects the elderly and rural dwellers, says MP Chris Loder, but new regulations aim to protect access to...

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More Silverware for Local Girl Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle, the history-making champion mare bred here in the Blackmore Vale, broke new records at the Thoroughbread Breeder’s Association (TBA) annual Awards evening on...

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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