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Dorset Farming

North Dorset farmer banned from keeping sheep after welfare conviction

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He has been convicted of animal cruelty after dozens of animals were found emaciated, neglected and dying after repeated welfare failures A north Dorset farmer...

February’s BV is here

The BV puzzles – February 2026

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance sets out plans for new base and provides update on second helicopter

North Dorset MP calls for World Cup boycott and warns Trump is ‘demeaning the dignity’ of the presidency

equestrian

Equestrian Dorset

Shooting from the saddle

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As winter drags on, mud and headtorches give way to arrows and adrenaline as Tamsin Doar discovers the addictive pull of horseback archery Although spring...
Equestrian Dorset

Taking a welcome mid-season breath

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The Tizzard yard is ticking over through the middle of winter as the quiet spell leaves focus to turn to Winter Millions and young...

Lessons from a yearling (pt2)

W is for Winter…

DORSET HISTORY

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Wildlife & farming

North Dorset farmer banned from keeping sheep after welfare conviction

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He has been convicted of animal cruelty after dozens of animals were found emaciated, neglected and dying after repeated welfare failures A north Dorset farmer...

Dorset’s beaver believer does dam good work

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For Steve Oliver, it is more than a job – it’s almost two decades of hands-on protection of the rivers, wildlife and landscapes where...

Farming through the squeeze

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James Cossins reflects on a typical winter of farming pressures – and why resilience, shared voices and the promise of spring still matter The Christmas...

When frost turns to silk

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Jane Adams is looking for a rare woodland phenomenon: something fleeting, beautiful and unexpectedly personal My mum had the most beautiful snow-white hair. Touch it,...

Dorset Food & drink

Dorset Food & Drink

Pear and blue cheese puff pastry tart

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‘Simplicity is key for this quick mid-week supper! This tart makes the most of Dorset produce: grab a roll of Dorset puff pastry, some...

A hive of progress as North Dorset’s Honey Bee Centre nears completion

Celebrating Dorset, rebuilding trust

The BV’s Christmas Quiz 2025

A View From the Saddle: two riders, one ridiculous adventure

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February’s BV is here

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February is here. Finally.After what felt like the longest January on record, February’s BV arrives with muddy boots, sharp opinions and a slightly soggy...

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A COUNTRY LIVING

A Country Living

Dorset’s beaver believer does dam good work

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For Steve Oliver, it is more than a job – it’s almost two decades of hands-on protection of the rivers, wildlife and landscapes where...
A Country Living

Black Pug Books

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She wrangled Queen, Frost and the Rolling Stones – 50 years on Victoria Sturgess runs Black Pug Books with the same wit, grit and...

Flying in the fear factor

Dorset’s very own Batman

Core values

Voice of the showground

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