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Ditch the miracle diets

Expert Karen Geary’s round-up of popular weight-loss approaches – with straight-talking pros, cons and why habits always beat hacks The sun’s out, you ate too...

The no-laxative guide to eating for smooth moves

Why your poo matters more than you think – expert Karen Geary explains how small food changes can make a big digestive difference If you...

Still here – still caring

Meet the team at one of Dorset’s highest rated care homes – they have been here for decades and they know it’s more than...

Seed oil wars

Social media has recently made your common old kitchen cooking oil a controversial choice – Expert Karen Geary looks at both sides Against my better...

You can face eating disorders – or support someone struggling

January can be particularly difficult for those with disordered eating—New Year’s resolutions, Dry January, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can all contribute. Social media...

Food to keep the colds away

Expert Karen Geary looks at how whole foods, spices and giving your gut what it loves can really boost your immune system this winter The...

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Honeysuckle the wonder horse

Though The Glanvilles Stud is teeming with foals, March could only belong to Doug and Lucy Procter’s most famous mare Many column inches have already...

The BV puzzles – February 2026

Welcome to February's BV Puzzles page – your free spot for a quick brain workout. Complete the crossword, test your logic with a classic...

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