Category: Featured
A Country Living
The call of the charcoal
Jim Bettle of Dorset Charcoal makes his living from an ancient craft, fuelling his passion for a more sustainable country. Tracie Beardsley reports
Jim Bettle’s...
Dorset Wildlife & Animals
What’s so great about the dawn chorus, anyway?
Wildlife writer Jane Adams grew up in the suburbs, and vividly recalls the first time she shared her morning tea with the waking birds
In...
Dorset Charity
Small shop, big heart, long week
The Vale Pantry in Sturminster Newton is a new breed of community service, offering food and practical help to those who are struggling
Tucked away...
Dorset Farming
Breathtaking views are a farmer’s nightmare
Dorset’s ancient hill forts may offer stunning views to their thousands of visitors, but they bring a challenge for farmers. By Andrew Livingston
With the...
News
Why Dorset is becoming a no-go area for disposable barbecues
Banned in Dorset on council land, disposable barbecues still pose an ever-increasing fire and environmental risk. Rachael Rowe reports
The fires that tore through Wareham...
New issue of The BV
May’s BV magazine is out!
The May edition of the BV magazine is here – the perfect companion to a month filled with Bank Holidays!
Online only – read it...
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