Category: Dorset community news

Fettled, smoothed and sworn at

Christmas joy at Sturminster Newton workhouse chapel ‘The workhouse was not just a building; it was the collective pain and suffering of those who found...

Abbey104 Album of the Month: Songs Of A Lost World

The Cure The Cure have never been a band in a hurry. While it’s true that they released six LPs in as many years...

Gillingham School Sixth Form surf trip

During October half term 72 Gilingham sixth form students travelled to the Spanish coast for the school’s biennial surf trip. This ever-popular trip was...

Local talent and brilliant books

Everyone knows The BV is awash with talent. But these five contributors have all produced gift-worthy books we can’t help but shout about We’re always...

Give something unusual from Dorset this Christmas

Unique Dorset gift ideas can make Christmas extra special – shop small with the help of our guide to thoughtful and local festive shopping The...

Cheese Festival grants now open

Since 2012, Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival has helped to generate almost £400,000 for charities. More than £260,000 of this has been directly distributed by...

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Honeysuckle reigns supreme, and it’s a busy foaling season at the stud

Mother’s Day was not the day of rest and relaxation Lucy Procter might have planned - but the unusual daytime foalings were special to...

The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Digital Nomad in 2026

For millions of people, the idea of working from a beach in Bali, a cafe in Lisbon or a mountain lodge in Colombia sounds...

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