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Second homes – a pointless cash cow policy

This month Conservative and LibDem Councillors approved proposals for a 100 per cent premium on council tax for second homes.With around 5,500 households on...

A plea for prudence: please do no more harm

Depending on whether you are an early and avid reader of this fine magazine, or you have let the politics section languish for a...

Protest, protest and again – protest

Along with the looming spectre of unstoppable climate change, the urgent need to resolve the crisis in Gaza stands out at the moment. The...

Farming, community and ‘no’ to a ghetto

Simon Hoare MP’s March musings: championing British farming, lambing season, community advocacy and Government collaboration For this month’s column I thought I would look at...

Letters, cold swims and Polecats | BV Podcast

The first of this month's podcasts has, of course, all the letters and politics. Experience the unique camaraderie of cold water swimming in one...

The crucial livestock export ban

Local funding reforms gain momentum, and Chris Loder MP reflects on his personal commitment to animal welfare The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill is a...

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That’s not a lion, it’s a Lexus

Ah, the sweet sound of spring in North Dorset: birdsong, lambs bleating, engines revving … and my horse doing the fancy sideways samba because...

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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