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Sturminster Newton’s Father Christmas found the town’s gonk nativity scene so offensive he has handed back his Community Star Award Sturminster Newton’s festive decorations are...

Dorchester Chamber for Business Donates £500 to Support Local Families Through Dorchester Food Bank This Christmas

Dorchester Chamber for Business has generously donated £500 to the Dorchester Food Bank, providing vital support to local families and individuals in need during...

Ten years of reading easy

The Read Easy Blackmore Vale North team is marking its 10th anniversary, having held its first meeting in November 2014. Over the past decade,...

The BV shortlisted for the biggest prize in regional journalism

We can’t quite believe it—the shortlist for the 2025 Regional Press Awards is out, and The BV has made the cut for News Brand...

Dorset food fights, housing plans and Christmas trees

From housing battles to Christmas trees, the first BV podcast of December is packed! Hosts Terry Bennett and Jenny Devitt explore the controversial housing...

Does Dorset Council actually care about the food and drink sector?

Welcome to The Grumbler, the open opinion column in The BV. It’s a space for anyone to share their thoughts freely. While the editor...

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Chateau Rimmer hits the road

From Chateau Rimmer to soggy Chard, it’s been quite a month for Jess Rimmer, with laughs, qualifiers and falling in love with a little...

Dorchester to host war poetry weekend

Dorchester will mark Remembrance weekend in 2025 with a major War Poetry Conference, exploring the human cost of war through the words of Thomas...

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