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The Seven Sisters

There have been so few clear nights this past month, Astrophotography is becoming a challenging task! Hopefully as the temperatures continue to drop we’ll...

Stairway to Heaven | Tales From The Vale

A young girl grows Among the students to whom I teach the guitar is a 10 year old called Laura. She is an utter delight. Laura...

This’ll be the best Sturminster Newton Christmas ever!

Goods from our local producers, shops and craftspeople are not stuck in a container – they’re here already. And our traders are doing their...

Welcome one and all – there are new shops on the block in thriving Sherborne

Recently the BV received a letter to the editor commenting on the emptiness of Sherborne’s shopping streets, with numerous empty shop fronts. Editor Laura...

The BV’s favourite Christmas traditions

Nearly everyone has one - that moment that makes you sigh with contentment, and think ‘Christmas is here’. BV Editor, Laura Hitchcock, shares a...

Successful Sturbiz Job Fair

The first SturBiz Job Fair was held last month and declared a great success. SturBiz,the Sturminster Newton Chamber of Commerce, swiftly reacted when its members...

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Charles Church, master of the equestrian portrait

From washing dishes in Newmarket to Royal commissions, leading equestrian artist Charles Church answers the 19 random questions Interview by Sally Cooper Charles Church’s reputation as...

Packed meeting over Stratton’s missing bus service

Stratton’s lack of a bus service drew a packed audience of around 45 people to the village hall on 17th September, showing the strength...