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Fossils to feminism – Dorset’s overlooked women

The 8th March is International Women’s Day, and while this would be a great time to win some brownie points at home by talking...

The Donald in Wonderland

Gary Jackson North Dorset Liberal Democrats Events were moving very fast the first weekend of March as the diplomatic bromance between PM Starmer and President Trump...

Wessex Water court case should worry us all

Question: if you pay someone to do a job and they don’t complete it, should you be able to refuse to pay the whole...

Playing a dangerous game

As Trump unsettles NATO and offends allies, Simon Hoare MP looks at the strained special relationship and why the West must remain united against...

Build, baby, build

The Dorset Insider is a no-holds-barred column pulling back the curtain on local affairs with sharp insight, unfiltered honesty and the occasional raised eyebrow....

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...

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The end of the season

It’s been a long five months, but June finally saw the end of the season at the stud – Lucy Procter explains just why...

Aldi plans new store for Sturminster Newton

Discount supermarket chain Aldi has revealed plans for a new store in Sturminster Newton – and is inviting residents to have their say. The proposed...