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Dorset braces for 50,000 more homes

“Come and hear about the Local Plan,” they said. “At last!” I thought. Now I can deal with the good, the bad and the...

New BU and UHD study shows spinning helps hip osteoarthritis patients recover faster – and costs the NHS less

A groundbreaking study led by Bournemouth University (BU) and University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) has revealed that weekly group cycling classes significantly improve outcomes for...

The BV puzzles August 25

Welcome to August’s BV Puzzles page – your free online spot for a quick brain workout. Play our interactive crossword, test your logic with...

Dorset Council – millions spent, rules ignored

Millions spent, rules ignored: A devastating audit has laid bare a two-year collapse in financial control within Dorset Council’s health and safety programme –...

Valerie turns 104 with a joyful celebration at The Malthouse

There was joy and laughter at The Malthouse residential care home in Gillingham, Dorset, on Tuesday as Valerie celebrated her 104th birthday in style—surrounded...

A trip down memory lane rekindles military memories for Grovelands resident

A trip down memory lane rekindles military memories for Grovelands resident A chance mention of an abandoned Dorset village sparked a flood of long-buried...

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Braced for foaling season

As the due dates passed, everyone at The Glanvilles Stud was on tenterhooks for the delivery of the first foal, says Lucy Procter January saw...

An Abbey harvest service for 30 years of farming’s quiet heroes

Sherborne Abbey was filled with voices, laughter and a strong sense of solidarity as 500 people gathered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the...