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Michael Tomlinson, right, was interviewed by Nick Ferrari on LBC. Pictures: LBC

LBC host Nick Ferrari ends interview with Dorset MP “unable to answer a question”

A RADIO interview with a Dorset MP was cut short by the presenter after he failed to answer a…

General election polling: What’s predicted in YOUR area?

2024 is the year of elections. The UK is poised to head to the polls when the urge takes Rishi…

Dorset Council is recruiting poll workers for elections on May 2

How you could earn some cash as a poll worker in Dorset elections

DORSET residents will head to the polls on May 2 – and some could be heading to work. Administrator of…

South Dorset MP Richard Drax voted against the Government on Sir Bill Cash's amendment

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…

Clockwise from top left: Marcus Fysh, Michael Tomlinson and Chris Loder would face a battle to keep their seats, according to YouGov

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…

Swanage's Mowlem Theatre and the mill in Sturminster Newton are among those to receive funding

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…

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…

Fresh round of support for low-income Dorset households to open

FAMILIES in need of support can apply for supermarket vouchers when a scheme reopens for applications next week. At 10am…

Junior doctors are on strike until 7am on Saturday, December 23

NHS facing facing “significant disruption” during junior doctors’ strike

ROUTINE care NHS services in the south west are facing “significant disruption” this week as industrial…