Tag Archives: Rampisham

Rampisham Down Factcheck #4: A Fairy Tale.

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Miles King

Here’s a quick fairy tale for Monday Morning. Once Upon a Time, Nature was in trouble in the Kingdom, and the King sent for the wise men to tell him what needed to be done to save Nature.  The wise … Continue reading →

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Rampisham Factcheck #2: Democracy

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Miles King

              It seems appropriate in this, the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, that the question of democracy and what it means in the 21st century, should be alive and kicking. The Magna Carta … Continue reading →

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Rampisham: Kicked into the Long Grass?

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Miles King

          The Long Grass (c) Miles King Today West Dorset District Council informed various people (including myself) that the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (CLG), the Right Hon Eric Pickles, has directed West … Continue reading →

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Super-Ridley blats the Bat-people: But will the evil Raccoon win out?

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Miles King

        “Escaped pet raccoons are beginning to establish themselves in northern England with potentially devastating consequences for native wildlife.” Viscount Matt Ridley Viscount Matthew White Ridley is many things. He is a very rare beast: a hereditary … Continue reading →

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