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A career in the skies – life as a test pilot

Former Royal Navy officer Chris Taylor, an acclaimed civil certification test pilot, explains the unique skill set required for the job When you jet off...

At the cutting edge

Mick Percival went from wood-chopping hobbyist to invincible, record-breaking champion – now he gives spellbinding showground performances Mick Percival is surrounded by what he loves...

New houses threaten village character on narrow A357

Henstridge faces 182 new homes, despite strong concerns about road safety, infrastructure and the impact on the village character When the Victorian and Edwardian houses...

In the studio with Rozanne Bell

Fleeing political violence, Zimbabwean Rozanne Bell turned her rebellious energy into a successful painting career The adopted daughter of English parents who had relocated to...

Vale of the Solar Panels

At the end of July, Dorset Council approved the development of a 190-acre solar farm in the Blackmore Vale. Rachael Rowe reports There’s no doubt...

August’s BV is here!

The BV is quite the jam-packed treat this month – from the biggest local issues to the maddest local history, from a guide to...

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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...

Are Dorset’s rural roads quietly destroying your suspension?

Driving a Dorset B-road in winter is not a gentle experience it is a series of jolts, dips, and sudden drops that your suspension...