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A postcard from Italy

A trip to Italy has wine merchant Sadie Wilkins thinking about avoiding the tourist traps and searching out the genuine local offerings Last week I...

Almond Croissants – so so worth it

I recently found out that almond croissants are one of our brilliant BV Editor’s faves (true fact - Ed) so I thought they might...

Looking sweet in the meadow (and on the roadside too)

September is a month of abundance, even after a summer drought, says foraging expert Carl Mintern as he enjoys the literal fruits of the...

Is this the perfect autumnal bake? Simple-but-perfect apple turnovers

The hot and sunny summer will have been a blessing for all the parts of our lovely county that benefit from the tourist trade....

Love Local Trust Local Awards are open now – have you entered?

The 2022 Love Local, Trust Local Awards are now closed for entries; founder Barbara Cossins reminds us all that supporting local producers is vital The...

The cheese is back in Stur!

When the cattle market and the creamery closed at Stur, locals found a new way to keep the town on the map. Sturminster Newton was...

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November hot streak

A good month for the Tizzard team, says Chris Wald, with Cheltenham clean sweeps, Ascot perfection and a yard at full stride ahead of...

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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