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Blackmore Vale magazine death notices
Dr. Jane Goodall (1934–2025): the Dorset girl who changed the world – and never stopped fighting for it
Dr. Jane Goodall, renowned ethologist and lifelong advocate for the natural world, has passed away at the age of 91. Known for her groundbreaking...
Dorset Walks
Win Green to Tollard Royal … and back again | 6.3 miles
This is a lovely new variation on one of our favourite old walks – we took almost three hours to slowly enjoy what is...
The BV Podcast
Dig, Dispute and Dorset’s Future | BV podcast
Planning battles, Saxon skeletons, public transport woes and a fox-hunting fallout – this month’s podcast covers 1,300 years of rural life, and why the...
Dorset community news
Wimborne Food Festival sizzles despite the drizzle
Wimborne’s growing reputation as a foodie destination took centre stage last weekend as the town hosted its second annual Food Festival – a lively...
Dorset community news
Why Dorset must push back
Rupert Hardy from North Dorset CPRE explains why Dorset’s Local Plan Consultation matters – and how best to stop some of the worst housing...
Dorset community news
Joan of Park(run)
Four marathons, a secret world championship gold and still racing at 87 – Blandford’s Joan Royal proves running isn’t just for the young
‘I think...
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