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Baroness Minette Batters named President of Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Society

The Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Society has named a new President – and she’s no stranger to championing British farming. The Right Honourable Baroness...

The green farming dream lies in tatters

No support, no clarity and no way forward as the plug is pulled on the Sustainable Farming Incentive, says George Hosford Few English farmers will...

‘Be nice to people – it’s infectious’

From wartime skies to quiet evenings of music – meet Jim Freer, the centenarian who says there’s still plenty more to learn yet Jim Freer...

Still here – still caring

Meet the team at one of Dorset’s highest rated care homes – they have been here for decades and they know it’s more than...

The village bites back

Henstridge residents launch legal challenge after Somerset Council’s actions raised questions about planning integrity and accountability We’ve written about Henstridge and its planning issues on...

April issue of The BV is HERE

Planning scandal, angry farmer, the UK's top farrier – it’s all go this month. Plus ... THE FOALS ARE BACK! And you know this...

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From Piglet to paddock topping

Doug Procter welcomes the final 2025 foal as he tackles baked paddocks, protects delicate noses and wonders if a rain dance might help That’s it!...

Rhys James brings new tour to Swanage

Comedian Rhys James will bring his latest stand-up show Chop Logic to The Mowlem in Swanage on Thursday 24th September.Known for appearances on Mock...