Summer colours and flavours
As we have had some beautiful weather recently, and I’m ever hopeful it will continue, I’ve put together a…
Food crops ploughed in as worker shortages bite
A shortage of labour is causing huge problems for farmers and the UK hospitality industry. Every week British farmers have…
Harms outside and inside the home
We are often very aware what we should not feed our dogs to avoid accidental toxicity such as chocolate…
Station Road Garage Myth Busting – Air Conditioning
How often should I get my cars air conditioning serviced? Most manufacturers recommend every 2 years, as on average, approximately…
Heat stress in farm animals and what to do
by Alice Miller BVSC DBR MRCVS Friars Moor Livestock Health In my last column I spoke about seasonal conditions we encounter…
Hedgehog helpers
Since becoming a charity back in 2017, Prickles has released more than 5,000 hedgehogs back into the wild –…
Power to the people
With energy prices rocketing, could you benefit from your very own rooftop array? It’s time to crunch some numbers. by…
Spitfires & surprises make pilot’s 100th birthday dream come true
What do you give a former Spitfire pilot for his 100th birthday?
60 seconds with… Sybil Fine King
An American who came to Dorset on a university work placement in 1985, Sybil Fine King fell in love…
Picnic pests or perfect pollinators?
What’s more British than a summer picnic ruined by a plague of wasps? We plead the case for leniency…
