Dorset Voices, Big Issues: Housing, Farming, and Hidden Science

Welcome to the first October episode of the BV Podcast! In this episode, hosts Jenny Devitt and Terry Bennett cover key stories from Dorset. Covering the most recent political columns, they discuss the economic challenges facing local pensioners and farmers, with MP Edward Morello calling for urgent changes. Ken Huggins explores the issue of electoral reform and political donations. We also hear from Gary Jackson, who talks about the need for more affordable housing, and Simon Hoare MP, who shares his thoughts on the role of the state and citizen responsibility. Jenny chats with author Rachael Rowe about her new book, The Science Lover’s Guide to London. Rachel shares intriguing stories about lesser-known scientific wonders in the capital, including a revolving door shaped like DNA and that the first plastic ever made was in Hackney. As Rachael puts it, “There’s science hidden around every corner – you just have to look for it!” Our readers also get involved in this episode, with the month's letters to the editor. We hear from a passionate farmer defending the future of Dorset’s wildlife, and a frustrated resident sharing concerns about dangerous traffic on local roads. One reader wonders if ti's time to raise the alarm over a potential threat to our sycamore trees. These interviews were based on articles found in October's BV, which can be read here ... grab a coffee and jump in to the Dorset-ness. News, opinion, people, wildlife, art, farming, what's on, horses ... and frankly stunning photography. Did we mention it's FREE? Why wouldn’t you take a look? (We’re proudly 100% digital, so the only way to read us is right here online.) The BV is Dorset’s go-to digital magazine – this year named 'Best Regional Publication in the UK' (ACE Awards) and 'Regional News Site of the Year' (Press Gazette). Brimming with Dorset's people and places, it’s too good to miss!