Category: Opinion Column

Here you’ll find The BV’s regular anonymous opinion columns: The Dorset Insider – written by a long-serving parish councillor, offering an informed look at local politics and community affairs — and The Grumbler, a monthly open column where guest writers air their frustrations, amusements and strong opinions. Together they bring Dorset’s voices to life, with sharp insights, wry humour and plenty to agree (or disagree) with.

Dorset community news

The road to nowhere

Running alongside the Dorset Local Plan consultation is another, almost as important: the Local Transport Plan, a joint plan between Dorset Council and BCP...

15 September 2025

Dorset community news

Time to untwin the nonsense?

Quick question: does anyone remember voting on whether Bournemouth should be symbolically married to Netanya in Israel? No? Me neither. But here we are...

11 August 2025

Dorset community news

Dorset braces for 50,000 more homes

“Come and hear about the Local Plan,” they said. “At last!” I thought. Now I can deal with the good, the bad and the...

2 August 2025

Dorset community news

Rural rescue and hard lessons | The Dorset Insider

I got a call to help break into a neighbour’s home this week. George was elderly, not in the best of health, and his...

20 July 2025

Dorset community news

Booking our bin run

You’d think Dorset Council had cracked the code of effortless, modern public services – until you look at their plans to make us all...

15 July 2025

Dorset community news

What she said next shocked no one

When did we stop letting things be surprises? These days, it feels like every “big announcement” is ruined before it even happens – not...

11 June 2025

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Kingston Maurward shines at Eventing debut

8 July 20240

The inaugural event saw almost 300 competitors, and was praised for its beautiful setting, challenging courses, and exceptional organisation Kingston Maurward hosted its inaugural British...

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