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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 –...

Hubbub Over HUB: Mampitts Green decision fuels new row

It’s been a long road for Shaftesbury, and though £880k in council funding has been awarded, some residents aren’t celebrating yet When the chance to...

West Wincanton plans – the pros and cons

Is a 650-home development west of Wincanton an unsustainable misuse of good farmland, or “an opportunity to deliver more than housing” A major plan for...

Dismay and delays – Dorset Council’s post-Covid planning debacle

Seth Dellow considers the rise in non-determined applications as councillors demand a louder voice in decision-making In recent months, the government’s Planning Inspectorate has approved...

Lighting Up North Dorset Homes: Choosing the Perfect Picture Lights for Rural Charm

North Dorset has recently joined on a trend involving specialised lighting to enhance artworks or their designated areas within the house, drawing attention and...

Protecting Dorset: housing targets damagingly destructive

Unrealistic targets double the build rate, threaten greenfields and ignore affordable homes and local infrastructure, says CPRE’s Rupert Hardy Labour swept to power this summer...

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Kingston Maurward Equestrian Seeking Student Horses

Kingston Maurward College is a BHS Centre offering full-time equine courses at Level 2 and Level 3 starting each September and apprenticeships which start...

January’s issue is out now 🙂

We know, we know – we're late this month. We did warn everyone ... but we missed us too. On the plus side, it's...

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