The BV

Morning mist often settles deeply across the Blackmore Vale. It covers the limestone cottages and narrow winding lanes of our local countryside. For many older residents, this quiet isolation is a favourite part of country life. Still, it presents hurdles when a health situation arises. Distance from the nearest hospital means every second counts during a fall. Sudden illness...

Improved internet and mobile networks have begun to transform the practical realities of rural work in Dorset. With greater digital connectivity, long-established enterprises are adapting to new demands, while persistent gaps still shape daily routines and ambitions. This shift has consequences for business operations, market reach, and community life across the count...

Full & Part Time Classroom Teachers MPS/UPS + 1 SEN

September 2026 or potentially earlier

Fairmead School is a special school for young people aged 4–16 with additional learning needs, including moderate learning difficulties and autism. We are committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive environment where every young person is supported to thrive and...

Comedian Rhys James will bring his latest stand-up show Chop Logic to The Mowlem in Swanage on Thursday 24th September.
Known for appearances on Mock The Week, Live at the Apollo and QI, James has built a reputation for sharp, fast-paced material, and the new tour is billed as a tightly written set built around big ideas and overthinking taken to extremes.

If you’ve been reading The BV for a while, you’ll know we’ve never stood still for long. What began in 2020 as a local, digital response to a difficult national moment has grown into something far larger than we ever expected – our content reaching hundreds of thousands of readers across multiple platforms every month, built here in Dorset by people who live and work here. It...