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Alec’s Field: a legacy of cricket and kindness in Hazelbury Bryan

The village’s playing field and allotment is a testament to community, sport – and generosity spanning generations. Rachael Rowe reports The sound of leather on...

Hon Alderman Della Jones MBE

Tributes have been paid this month to a remarkable lady who died recently, aged 91. Her leadership made a significant difference to Dorset the age...

Wincanton Golf Club faces closure in six months

Financial challenges and declining membership mean that the golf club, located within the racetrack, will shut its doors in April. Wincanton’s nine-hole golf course, located...

October’s BV is out now!

Alec’s Field: the amazing story behind a legacy of cricket and kindness in Hazelbury Bryan International bestselling author Victoria Hislop answers the Random 19 questions Bad...

Weed whacking and the death of dairy farms

In the second of September's BV podcast – still in the new longer format which has proved popular – Jenny talks to Jane Adams...

More than cheese – Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival 2023

“Of all the blue cheeses, I love this one the best.” A sharp elbowed lady ploughed through the crowds hovering by the samples and made...

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Two big competitions for Team Bartlett, with lessons learned

New boy Equador MW showed his Aston Martin tendencies but Freebie slowed to miss out on his second International win, says Toots Bartlett Another boiling...