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Freedom of Cremona for Dorset conductor

Shaftesbury farmer Sir John Eliot Gardiner, one of the world’s greatest conductors, has just turned 80 and has been touring Italy. by Fanny Charles Sir...

Child Okeford’s most famous resident celebrates his 75th birthday

Starting life as a simple holiday purchase in Blackpool, the little yellow hand puppet became a national treasure. By Rachael Rowe Sooty and Sweep entertained...

How is digital technology preventing ill health in Dorset?

With capabilities not even imagined in 1948, the NHS is leaping forward with technology not just to heal, but to prevent and manage. Rachael...

Renowned ethologist, passionate conservationist, inspiring activist … Dr Jane Goodall answers the Random 19 questions

Dr Jane Goodall made her name by quite literally redefining what it means to be human. Through her work with wild chimpanzees in Tanzania,...

July’s BV is here!

We have a long slow delicious read full of treats for you this month. Child Okeford’s most famous resident celebrates his 75th birthday. He started...

Rescuing 40,000 animals, TV’s Salvage Hunter in Sherborne, and a lack of listening in the food industry

Three fascinating interviews this week – Jenny chatted to Kevan Hidges of ferne Animal Sanctuary about it's fascinating and inspiring history and work. Terry...

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A fireworkof cinders

An early dawn drive captures the magic of mist, light and a sudden, spectacular dance of jackdaws for wildlife writer Jane Adams I’m driving to...
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Tucking up for winter

Winter prep: Pete Harcom has your November garden tasks including planting trees, caring for tender plants, composting and providing food for birds Even in the...

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