Category: Dorset community news

Greenwashing land grabs

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

When the last bank leaves town

When the last bank leaves town: rural communities must adapt to the rise of online banking and the loss of local branches Last week I...

A whirlwind tour of all that’s coming up in Sturminster Newton this month

Pauline Batstone shares her monthly round up of what’s happening among the town’s collection of community enterprises and events Calling all photographers – from keen...

Where has all the water come from?

From closed roads to poonamis, we know North Dorset’s flooding is getting worse – Rachael Rowe asks what’s causing it (apart from more rain) The...

Shaftesbury aid worker Eddy severely injured by kamikaze drone in Ukraine

Edward Scott has survived a drone attack while delivering humanitarian aid in Ukraine, where he has been volunteering since October 2022. Sometimes, the war in...

NORDCAT Community Transport to close after 23 Years

NORDCAT (North Dorset Community Accessible Transport), the Sturminster Newton-based charity that has provided transport services to elderly and isolated residents for over two decades,...

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Four riders … 25 fences … No regrets.

Fast, fearless and faintly unhinged, team chasing turns sensible riders into adrenaline junkies and horses like The Sass Queen into absolute legends It’s fair to...

5 Ways To Enjoy The Great Outdoors In Dorset This Autumn

As the nights draw in, it can be easy to just curl up on the sofa and wait for winter to arrive. However, autumn...

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