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County affordable homes not affordable 'for most people'

AS NEW PM Andy Burnham was setting out his plans to reform housing – Dorset councillors were told that ‘affordable’ homes are not affordable at all in the county for most people.

Council accused of caring more for dead cats than children

DORSET Council has been accused of caring more for dead cats than children

Young Reporter Awards winner lands 'amazing' Open University opportunity

A Young Reporter Awards winner landed an "amazing" Open University opportunity.

HMRC issues Child Benefit warning as thousands of parents face losing payments

Parents of teenagers have been urged to take action before the end of August or risk their Child Benefit payments stopping automatically.

Andy Burnham unveils 'new economic model' with promise of cost of living help

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised a "new economic model" for Britain, with cost of living support, jobs, affordable essentials and a 10-year growth plan.

Andy Burnham scraps VAT on energy bills as households set to save from October

A welcome boost for households this autumn as the Government confirms electricity bills will be VAT free from October, putting money back into people's pockets.