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Brad’s back on a bike

In 2021, Brad Jones had a nightmare motorbike crash at Brands Hatch, followed by three weeks in a coma. Now he’s back on two...

The legless marshal and complaints about farmers

We are loving Jenny and Terry's new BV podcast format - the interviews allow for so much more depth and discussion than we have...

The end of an era and a final splash for Abbey Swimming Club

It is with great sadness that the Abbey Swimming Club has had to permanently close after more than 30 years as a community swimming...

Highest honour in motorsport recognises local man’s bravery

Steve Tarrant, who suffered life-changing injuries at Goodwood in 2000, has been awarded for his courage and commitment. Rachael Rowe reports ‘You haven’t seen the...

Win premier tickets to the Boxing Day Racing at Wincanton Racecourse

Following on from our amazing 'first ever day at the races' in November (read all about it here – essential reading for newbies like...

Pocket Rocket Ruby – European champion!

In September Dorset teen Ruby White travelled to Italy to compete in the EUBC Junior Boxing Championships – and won gold. Laura Hitchcock reports Ruby...

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The calm before the storm

Lucy Procter, co-owner of The Glanvilles Stud, shares a diary of life on a Thoroughbred stud.This month - sales foals and poo-picking after 30...

Not trying to take over the world – just make great ice cream

It started with a road trip to Middlesbrough for a second-hand machine – meet the North Dorset farming couple scooping small-batch ice cream At Lushes...