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Dr. Jane Goodall (1934–2025): the Dorset girl who changed the world – and never stopped fighting for it

Dr. Jane Goodall, renowned ethologist and lifelong advocate for the natural world, has passed away at the age of 91. Known for her groundbreaking...

Letters to the Editor September 2025

The rain has finally rained.And I’m neither a farmer, an equestrian, nor a gardener (I always point out to visitors oooh-ing over our garden...

Letters to the Editor August 2025

This is our 60th edition – The BV is officially five years old.We launched in the middle of a global pandemic (because why not?),...

Letters to the editor June 2025

There is a new cat in the Hitchcock household.It’s taken us a long time to get here. After we lost Pog we weren’t sure...

Letters to the Editor May 2025

Spring is my favourite. No contest.There’s a particular moment – somewhere around mid-April – when Dorset just … exhales.The hedgerows start frothing white with...

Letters to the Editor April 2025

We’re shortlisted! Again! No pressure, but we are the reigning champions of Regional Publication of the Year ... Is it possible to do the...

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Winter is downtime for the eventing yard

This month, Toots Bartlett's head groom Eve reflects on joining an eventing team and has been enjoying the quiet season to get ahead on...

The BV puzzles October 25

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

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