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

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....
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Dorset community news

Poo-dunnit?

The Dorset Insider is a new sporadic column dedicated to shedding light on local matters with unfiltered honesty and a critical eye. The author...
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Dorset Business News

Greenwashing land grabs

The Grumbler – the open opinion column in The BV. It’s a space for anyone to share their thoughts freely. While the editor will...
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Dorset community news

The value of local knowledge and intelligence

The Dorset Insider, a new sporadic column dedicated to shedding light on local matters with unfiltered honesty and a critical eye. The author –...
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Dorset community news

Does Dorset Council actually care about the food and drink sector?

Welcome to The Grumbler, the open opinion column in The BV. It’s a space for anyone to share their thoughts freely. While the editor...
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Dorset community news

Just how meaningful was that Big Conversation?

Introducing The Dorset Insider, a new column dedicated to shedding light on local matters with unfiltered honesty and a critical eye. The author –...
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