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The RSPCA is urging Dorset residents to consider adopting larger dogs this Adoptober, as the charity faces a critical shortage of space for these animals. At the RSPCA Ashley Heath […]

SturFit’s Community Fund has raised more than £4,000 since last autumn, thanks to events ranging from raffles and games nights to a Zumba Glow Party and gym instructor Hayley running […]

Last week was the Liberal Democrat party conference in Bournemouth. Some of you may have seen me joining Ed Davey and opening our conference by leading a marching band through […]

A ROMANTIC STORY – EXTRAORDINARY DISCLAIMER FROM COMTE DE VERE. Southern Times and Dorset County Herald – Saturday 19 October 1901 We have received from a London address a lengthy […]

As the leaves turn and the Jumps season returns, Wincanton Racecourse is thrilled to open its gates for another exciting season of racing, community spirit, and new experiences.We kick things […]

Owners’ Day successfully dodged downpours, and Chris Wald shares life behind the scenes at Tizzard Racing – from flat caps to a favourite horse Despite threatening skies and some well-timed […]

September has been an extremely busy month for the party, with our annual conference in Birmingham, a number of key policy announcements, and the high-level defection from the Conservatives of […]

Oats have frustrated George Hosford this year … almost as much as politicians and DEFRA and the Countryside Stewardship Scheme Everyone loves working on the Knoll (the field with the […]

‘Divide and distract’ are tried-and-tested means of conquering opponents. Both are being heavily employed at present by powerful individuals hell-bent on making our world one which feeds their needs, rather […]

Exploring Britain’s largest Neolithic monument, stretching across six miles of Cranborne Chase, with Dorset CPRE’s Rupert Hardy Built around 3,300 BC – predating Stonehenge by centuries – the Dorset Cursus […]

With proposals resurfacing, MP Simon Hoare asks if it’s security theatre, a serious tool for immigration control – or another failed IT promise? As I write, the issue of the […]

The Rockbourne Early Christmas Fair is back at Salisbury Racecourse from Wednesday 15th to Friday 17th October, bringing three days of boutique shopping and festive spirit in aid of the […]

It started with a road trip to Middlesbrough for a second-hand machine – meet the North Dorset farming couple scooping small-batch ice cream At Lushes Farm near Manston, the usual […]

Springhead at Fontmell Magna, an ancient mill-house, mill-pond and gardens, is a fusion of natural beauty and human creativity. What better location for an event that celebrates and explores the […]

Discount supermarket chain Aldi has revealed plans for a new store in Sturminster Newton – and is inviting residents to have their say. The proposed site is on North Dorset […]

The Exchange is offering a powerful programme of theatre this autumn, visiting ancient Greece, the centre of the Roman Empire and Nuremberg 1590.Starting with an evening of fun, Too Many […]

A night of generosity, community spirit and local flavour awaits at the Wine & Wessex Grazing Platter Evening and Auction of Promises on Saturday 18th October at East Stour Village […]

Dorset NFU’s Tim Gelfs asks why questioning costs, data and green policies now risks branding you a sceptic rather than sparking discussion So, is Mr Trump right about the hoax […]

For many people, the time to seek some help comes when an individual’s dementia care needs can no longer be comfortably or safely managed at home. Whether you’re seeking support […]

We have exciting opportunities available to join Milton Abbey’s Health Centre as a School Nurse or as an Experienced Healthcare Assistant providing high quality care 24/7 for our pupils. The […]

Free school meals made from local Dorset produce could provide healthier options, reduce food miles and support farmers, suggests Andrew Livingston In an age when supermarket supply chains stretch across […]

We are seeking a kind and approachable Resident Matron to play a key role in the pastoral care of our pupils.  Please see the job description on our website – […]

They say it won’t be compulsory. Then they say you can’t work without one. Well, where I come from, if you can’t earn a wage without it, that’s compulsory. No […]

A local equestrian centre that helps young people build confidence and life skills through horses has been praised by both the Princess Royal and actor Martin Clunes during a royal […]

Stratton’s lack of a bus service drew a packed audience of around 45 people to the village hall on 17th September, showing the strength of local concern. The village is […]

I often write about food production in this unstable world, and today’s world news only reinforces the message. I’m writing this on the last night of a short visit to […]

North Dorset businesses are invited to connect, collaborate and grow at the Hinton Workspace Business Expo on Wednesday 12th November – a one-day celebration of local enterprise and ambition. The […]

When I first asked what type of work I’d be doing as a new parish councillor, I was firmly told that all I would need to do is ‘come to […]

At the edge of Sturminster Newton, Rolls Mill Business Park is quietly thriving – and not in the way you might expect.Once a neglected asset in a portfolio, River Court […]

‘I don’t know what I need’ – Jon Sloper received one phone call that revealed the power of connecting the dots to support lives across Dorset A call came in […]

Help and Kindness at the heart of Dorset - Read Jon's article in the October Issue of The BV @bvmagazine.bsky.social www.helpandkindness.co.uk/news/286/Con...

Sherborne Abbey was filled with voices, laughter and a strong sense of solidarity as 500 people gathered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Farming Community Network (FCN) with a […]

Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance has £44 million in reserves, but is still asking for donations. Is its second helicopter appeal really necessary? The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) […]

£36,000 for cutting trees, £120,000 for useless roofing – Dorset Trading Standards secures convictions in two major fraud cases targeting vulnerable residents An elderly Dorset resident was charged £36,000 for […]

Sturminster Newton is quietly becoming one of Dorset’s most creative corners. Whether you’re hunting for a handmade gift or hoping to be inspired by fellow makers, there’s no shortage of […]

It started with a leap and ended with a high-tech retail leader: for nearly a century, Sturminster Newton retailer E.B. Marsh has been serving Dorset When Sarah Palmer’s great-grandfather was […]

How Robbie went from Gillingham High School to landing a seventh series on BBC4 with a 42ft narrowboat called Naughty Lass Robbie Cumming never imagined he’d end up a cult […]

Barry Cuff takes a look back at what happened on his Sturminster Newton plot last month The summer’s drought came to an end on 26th August. Since then, we have […]

Don’t hang up the trowel just yet – this month is full of quiet garden jobs that pay off in spring, from bulbs to buds to blooms While we can […]

It’s no big secret that I’m an Essex girl. Born and brought up in Southend-on-Sea on the smell of mud and cockles and the whine of boy racers tearing past […]

This month’s issue is a delightful mix of everything – think of it as a sweet tin full of buttons. Somerset Confidential investigated the case for a new air ambulance […]

Saturday’s overnight, term time only An exciting opportunity has arisen for a responsible and well organised individual to be part of our friendly team in the Health and Wellbeing Centre, […]

Dr. Jane Goodall, renowned ethologist and lifelong advocate for the natural world, has passed away at the age of 91. Known for her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees in Tanzania, her […]

Welcome to October’s BV Puzzles page – your free online spot for a quick brain workout. Complete the interactive crossword, test your logic with a classic sudoku, or relax with […]

On Sunday 5th October at 3pm, St Gregory’s Church, Marnhull, will host a special concert as part of its Harvest Thanksgiving weekend. The programme will be given by the church’s […]

This is a lovely new variation on one of our favourite old walks – we took almost three hours to slowly enjoy what is a simple triangular route, with two […]

regulatory costs for small businesses by 25% is being met with cautious optimism from Dorset’s SME community, amid long-standing frustration over red tape and administrative delays. The plans, part of […]

AI is changing how we work – Dorset Chamber’s Ian Girling asks if it’s cutting corners, or simply a smart tool, no different to spreadsheets or templates? The rise of […]

Digs, Disputes and Dorset’s FuturePlanning battles, Saxon skeletons, public transport woes and a fox-hunting fallout – this month’s podcast covers 1,300 years of rural life, and why the next few […]