Insights into challenges of drought
By Alice Miller BVSC DBR MRCVS Friars Moor Livestock Health We share our farmers’ concerns as we continue to experience extraordinary…
August brings the harvest home
By A J Selby Countryfolk can always tell you the seasons from the smell, the atmosphere, the temperature and a…
How to take the strain out of long school summer holidays
by Alice Jonsen Earlier in the week I came across a quote from Hillary Clinton: “Women are the largest untapped…
Slaw is quite simply so versatile
When putting together a light summer plate I always like to add a slaw. Some may consider slaw boring,…
Stress in cats can be hard to spot
By Lynn Broom Longmead Veterinary Practice Cats can be stressed by situations which do not appear stressful and can develop strange…
Rockies in strong goal-scoring form
Shaftesbury were in the goals again at Coppice Street with a 4-1 win over Poole Town. Jack Lovell scored a…
Young Zak out in front
Wincanton-based motorcycle racer Zak Batey has taken the ACU British Youth Grasstrack Championship title to add to his already…
Bounce for joy
Space Inflaters opened its doors for the first time on Saturday 18 July and played host to well over…
Thank you for the music
With an incredible 200-year history, the Gillingham Imperial Silver Band is now looking for new players At the recent Gillingham…
Café societies with a difference
Snack and shop with a purpose at one of these delights in the Blackmore Vale Tucked away in Glanvilles Wootton,…
