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Meet your local – Namaste Gurkha

Inside one of the oldest properties in Blandford you will discover an authentic taste of the Himalayas, Rachael Rowe reports. Prayer flags flutter as I...

‘Awards night was a joy’

Simply celebrating local producers was wonderful, says LLTL founder Barbara Cossins The 9th February finally arrived, and we were able to reveal all the winners,...

A perfect bake for Mother’s Day?

I was reminded of this cake the other day and how many people liked it. It’s wonderfully simple to make but looks brilliantly decadent...

Heather’s Mum’s cottage pie … ish

This cottage pie is my own adaptation of my mum’s recipe. I remember happily sitting down to eat it with some gravy, some garden...

Meet your local – Okeford Village Store

Vince and Sharne have made Okeford Store the villagers’ favourite, Rachael Rowe reports. Village shops are a vital part of the rural infrastructure of the...

Love is definitely in the air

It’s February, so obviously Caz Richards of Dorset Food & Drink is thinking love, romance … and pancakes. Planning to impress your beloved with gourmet...

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Triumphs and Tough Decisions for Toots

Toots Bartlett reflects on the highs and hurdles of the 2023 eventing season, with decisions to make about her talented horses’ futures And just like...

The BV puzzles – January 2026

Welcome to January's BV Puzzles page – your free spot for a quick brain workout. Complete the crossword, test your logic with a classic...

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