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Dorset Wildlife & Animals

Biodiversity loss is now seen as a national security risk

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The loss of biodiversity threatens national security, says a new government report – and Dorset is already feeling the effects Wildlife populations are down by...

The Sherborne officially has the Quirky Loo of the Year

When gardens can become lifeboats

Dorset flooding: an update from the Dorset Council Leader

Dorset under water

equestrian

Dorset community news

Grassroots racing under pressure

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ADVERTORIAL This article has been supplied by the Countryside Alliance as part of a paid advertising package. The views and opinions expressed are those of...
Equestrian Dorset

Northern raids, southern ambitions

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After a testing January, Chris Wald is grateful for the team. He reflects on the latest winners, and a stable hitting form at just...

Winter highlights and spring horizons at Wincanton Racecourse

Shooting from the saddle

DORSET HISTORY

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Wildlife & farming

Biodiversity loss is now seen as a national security risk

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The loss of biodiversity threatens national security, says a new government report – and Dorset is already feeling the effects Wildlife populations are down by...

Rain, reactors and running out

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Bovine TB dominates farm life, George Hosford says, as flawed testing and policy inertia persist (and January rain only adds to the pressure) The total...

When gardens can become lifeboats

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With cuckoos gone and insects vanishing, Neil Walker believes towns like Sherborne are unexpected sanctuaries for wildlife pushed out of farmland For most of us,...

North Dorset farmer banned from keeping sheep after welfare conviction

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He has been convicted of animal cruelty after dozens of animals were found emaciated, neglected and dying after repeated welfare failures A north Dorset farmer...

Dorset Food & drink

Dorset Food & Drink

Pear and blue cheese puff pastry tart

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‘Simplicity is key for this quick mid-week supper! This tart makes the most of Dorset produce: grab a roll of Dorset puff pastry, some...

A hive of progress as North Dorset’s Honey Bee Centre nears completion

Celebrating Dorset, rebuilding trust

The BV’s Christmas Quiz 2025

A View From the Saddle: two riders, one ridiculous adventure

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February’s BV is here

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February is here. Finally.After what felt like the longest January on record, February’s BV arrives with muddy boots, sharp opinions and a slightly soggy...

latest jobs

A COUNTRY LIVING

A Country Living

Dorset’s Mr Bean

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Giles Dick-Read spotted the coffee revolution before Britain knew it wanted one, quitting the corporate world for a converted Sherborne dairy It’s 1993: a world...
A Country Living

Dorset’s beaver believer does dam good work

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For Steve Oliver, it is more than a job – it’s almost two decades of hands-on protection of the rivers, wildlife and landscapes where...

Black Pug Books

Flying in the fear factor

Dorset’s very own Batman

Core values

dorset walks

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