February’s issue of The BV brings the global headlines close to home, as Dorset reels from the news that local humanitarian volunteer Edward Scott was seriously injured in a Russian drone attack in Ukraine. His resilience has inspired thousands – his story is one you won’t forget.
Elsewhere, we explore the reality of rural bank closures and their impact on older residents, investigate North Dorset’s worsening floods (you’ll not be wading in your wellies in the flooded fields after you’ve seen the map), and the mystery Dorset Insider tackles the biggest problem for any parish councillor: Poo-dunnit?
Equestrian Jess Rimmer starts questioning her life choices over some dressage tests, and in local history we have a treasure trove of vintage wedding photos, plus an archive of 50s and 60s Blackmore Vale Motorcycle Club photos emerges.
A retired farmer has requested to be this month’s Grumbler as he wades into the government’s latest ‘green’ land grab, and we’ve pages of community news, puzzles and politics.
Karen Geary is feeding us all back to health after the winter’s cold season hits, and Heather has the FLUFFIEST pancake recipe for Shrove Tuesday.
With more than 100 pages of community news, equestrian, farming, art, local history, wildlife, gardening, and more… why are you still here? Dive in!
