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Meet the master hut-maker shepherding success

Tracie Beardsley meets Richard Lee, Dorset craftsman, founder of Plankbridge and pioneer of a global revival of shepherd’s huts In a moment of quiet reverie,...

Reggae, Strauss and Gershwin – it must be Dorset Island Discs

Pauline Batstone has spent a lifetime working with ex-offenders as a probation officer, and spends retirement working for her community Pauline Batstone was born a...

The weight of accusation

Farmer James Cossins looks back at the strain of the last month – caused almost entirely by a complaint about his animal care As I...

There’s been a complaint …

With our national newly-sanitised view of ‘Countryfile-d’ farming, complaints about animal welfare are on the increase, reports Andrew Livingston British winter is synonymous with sideways...

The truth behind the rumours

Following a local outcry based on inaccurate information, BV editor Laura spoke to Luke Rake, principal of Kingston Maurward college about the rumours News that...

Highest honour in motorsport recognises local man’s bravery

Steve Tarrant, who suffered life-changing injuries at Goodwood in 2000, has been awarded for his courage and commitment. Rachael Rowe reports ‘You haven’t seen the...

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Quiet August, Big Plans

Team TB is prepping for the autumn season with some rigorous training (both equine and human!) – and a new home’s needed for Cherry...

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...

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