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“War’s Harsh Reality: Jamie Hart’s Sculpture for Remembrance”

Hazelbury Bryan’s resident sculptor, Jamie Hart, is placing one of his larger-than-life-size sculptures on display for Remembrance weekend – it’s not comfortable viewing ......

Gifts gathered in Shaftesbury for children’s hospital

It’s a trio that could be the start of a bad joke: an armed forces charity, some motorbike riders and a funeral director …...

Open Q&A with Chris Loder MP

Last month in the BV the West Dorset MP offered to answer an open postbag – and here he has answered all the letters...

The three lives of the 130-year-old ‘temporary’ building

The Ibberton, Belchalwell and Woolland Village Hall – from a tin church to a thriving community hub, with state of the art big screen...

A decade of helping to unlock the digital world!

For ten years, Dorset’s Digital Champions have been inspiring digital inclusion and transforming lives. Rachael Rowe reports Dorset Council is celebrating a decade of award-winning...

Jupiter and its big red spot

Despite stormy skies, astrophotographer Darshna Ladva captures stunning Jupiter image. Rob Nolan eyes the sky at night this month As we endure yet another storm...

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Getting back under the saddle

Laura Wilson watched a therapist treat her horse – and gave up accounting to train as a McTimoney animal chiropractor My event horse Cookie had...

Is it actually climate change – or just weather with better graphics?

Dorset NFU’s Tim Gelfs asks why questioning costs, data and green policies now risks branding you a sceptic rather than sparking discussion So, is Mr...