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In the past year I’ve made considerable inroads on getting faster broadband speeds for West Dorset; a campaign of even greater importance at a time when we are...

Schools can begin ordering free school meal vouchers for eligible pupils this week as the Government’s national scheme launched on18th January, adding to the...

I am opposed to the building of mass developments in West Dorset, such as 'Norchester' - the 4000 houses planned for the outskirts of Dorchester. On 8th July...

Chris Loder is backing David Sidwick as Conservative candidate for the next Police and Crime Commissioner. A statement from David Sidwick, PCC candidate 2021...

In recent months, we have relied upon our charities and local voluntary groups more than ever. A crucial part of the Government’s response to COVID has been the...

The MIU at the the Yeatman Hospital closed on April 6 2020, during the early weeks of lockdown, a decision taken by Dorset Health Care Trust to manage the...

For the latest information on the Government's wraparound schemes to support disadvantaged children and families this winter and through 2021, visit: https:/...

£670k culture recovery investment will save jobs in West Dorset £670,000 investment saves jobs in West Dorset’s culture, heritage and arts sectors Unprecedented...

Chris Loder challenged the Government in the House of Commons on 21st September 2020, over redundancies announced the previous week at the Yeovil-based...