MP’S COLUMN: ‘Post Office scandal has sickened me’
ON Thursday last week, I visited Wessex Internet on site near Sherborne to learn about the work it is…
Council tax share for Shaftesbury Town Council to increase by 3.9%
THE share of people’s council tax going to Shaftesbury Town Council is set to rise by almost 4% in…
Dorset MP rebels in Rwanda Bill amendment vote in the Commons
ONE Dorset MP rebelled against the Government in a vote on the Safety of Rwanda Bill last night (January…
Dorset seats could turn Lib Dem or Labour at the next general election: New poll
WEST Dorset, Yeovil and Glastonbury and Somerton could all be held by the Lib Dems after the next general…
Ever thought of becoming a councillor in Dorset? Here’s how you can
HAVE you ever thought of becoming a representative for your area? Well, now’s your chance. All 82 seats at Dorset…
Dorset arts groups and museums handed £450,000 in funding boost
ARTS organisations and museums in Dorset have been handed more than £450,000 in funding. Dorset Council’s Organisational Revenue Support Fund…
Shock as ‘Mr Somerton’ – Cllr Dean Ruddle – passes away aged just 59
‘MR SOMERTON’ – Dean Ruddle – has died at the age of 59. The Somerset Council member – who was…
West Dorset MP calls for former Post Office boss to lose CBE
A DORSET MP has called for former Post Office boss Paula Vennells to have her CBE removed. Chris Loder (Con,…
Somerset faces 10% council tax rise and recycling site closures to balance books
HOUSEHOLDS in Somerset could be faced with a 10% rise in their council tax to tackle a £100 million…
Council tax in Dorset set to rise by 5% if budget is approved
COUNCIL tax in Dorset is set to rise by almost 5% in the coming financial year, if proposals are…
