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FOOD COLUMN: ‘TB testing a stressful time for all’

by Barbara Cossins IT’S been a long week on the family farm as the dreaded TB testing has been taking…

‘Bravest village in Britain’ forms company in bid to buy local pub

RESIDENTS in a village once dubbed the ‘bravest in Britain’ have turned their attention to the mission of saving…

£60m of fruit and veg ‘wasted’ last year, says NFU president amid immigration debate

UK workers need to be inspired to work in the farming industry, according to the president of the NFU,…

Corton Denham gastro pub The Queen’s Arms in double award joy

A VALE gastro pub has received tasty plaudits from two sources in the space of a week. The Queen’s Arms,…

Six Cadbury desserts recalled amid listeria fears: What you need to do

SIX Cadbury desserts have been recalled amid fears some may contain listeria. Food giant Müller has taken ‘the precautionary step’…

Vale village gastro pub earns two top accolades

A VALE gastro pub received tasty plaudits from two sources in the space of a week. The Queen’s Arms, in…

Vale puts some fizz into wine

by John Thorne WSET Dip Sparkling wine made here in the Blackmore Vale is a hit around the world and…

Listeria find in Somerset Cheese Company product prompts recall

A SOMERSET cheese company is recalling a batch of goats cheese product after listeria bacteria was found. Pennard Red Goats…

Top treat for lovers of wine

A RENOWNED Dorset vineyard has reopened to visitors. The Langham Wine Estate and Vineyard Cafe is welcoming spring guests after…

Forum Frier chip shop in Blandford handed prestigious award

A BLANDFORD fish and chip shop is celebrating after being awarded a prestigious quality mark. The…