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Richard Batterham – Obituary

Richard Batterham, of Durweston, was one of the most revered potters of his time.27th March 1936 - 7th September 2021 It was Donald Potter and...

Community in Sturminster Newton

Sturminster Newton is a pretty market town and the 'unofficial' capital of the Blackmore Vale. It's picturesque 1,00 year old mill on the River...

How an 1857 murder in India halted Dorset traffic last month

A young Dorset army officer, severely wounded during the 1857 Indian Mutiny, succeeded in leading women and children to safety despite being under constant...

WIN four tickets to the Halloween Fireworks at Minterne House, worth up to £80!

Yes, thanks to the lovely team at Minterne House we have have four tickets to give away to one lucky winner for the Halloween...

The Deep, Dark And Enchanting Secrets Of Somerset Are Revealed In Beautiful New Book

Digging into Deepest Somerset If you think of Somerset (and apparently a lot of people do these days), you probably picture delicious farmhouse Cheddar and...

It Was A Happy 15th Birthday For The Oak Fair at Stock Gaylard.

The August Bank Holiday weekend saw the 15th anniversary of the Oak Fair at Stock Gaylard. From the small acorn event of 15 years ago, the...

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Inside the yard

Chris Wald gives BV readers a peek behind the racetrack and into the early starts of a full-on, fast-moving life on a busy National...

Letters to the Editor November 2025

This month, I bought a pair of trousers. They are both comfy and flappy.This may not sound like headline news, but trust me –...

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