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Charles Church, master of the equestrian portrait

From washing dishes in Newmarket to Royal commissions, leading equestrian artist Charles Church answers the 19 random questions Interview by Sally Cooper Charles Church’s reputation as...

Forty years on: the Bourton Village Video

A window to 1983 – a time when the village suffered endless traffic jams, but there were two pubs and two shops … and...

Bees at risk: can we stop the hornet invasion?

Asian hornets pose a growing threat to Britain’s pollinators and to agriculture – experts call for public help to stop their rapid spread by Andrew...

David versus Goliath

Controversy in Henstridge: Council overrides local opposition and greenlights 130-home development despite safety concerns and infrastructure challenges by Rachael Rowe When 266 residents formally write to...

Dinah’s Hollow decision is ‘null and void’

Councillor lodges complaint after ‘unbelievable administrative error’ – poor communications meant invitations were not sent out for C13 meeting by Fanny Charles ‘Dorset Council has screwed...

September’s BV is out now! 🙂

Dinah’s Hollow decision is ‘null and void’, and a local councillor lodges a complaint after an ‘unbelievable administrative error’ | page 4 The controversy in...

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Jam-packed January in the saddle

Winter may have soaked us to the skin, but training camps, bold horses and big plans mean the event season suddenly feels tantalisingly close I...

Temporary Office Assistant | Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Office Assistant with an eye for detail to join our team at Gillingham and Shaftesbury Agricultural Society for the 2026 event season...