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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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Grand National hopes and bargain buys

From winter floods to first past the post, Chris Wald sees perseverance paying off as the Tizzard team looks ahead to Cheltenham and Aintree We...

The Sass Queen goes the distance

Moving from team chasing thrills to heart rate monitors and sloshies, Tamsin discovers endurance riding is as addictive as promised This month, The Sass Queen...