Farmer plans three marathons – barefoot – for kitchen gardens plan
A SOMERSET farmer is taking on three marathons on the Dorset coast to plant kitchen gardens in schools -…
Two heifers rescued from slurry pit at Vale farm
TWO heifers were rescued from a slurry pit at a Vale farm. Firefighters were sent to the scene, in Silton,…
Trailers and farm equipment stolen from site near Blandford
TWO trailers and other farming equipment were stolen from near Blandford. The items were taken from a farm in Chettle…
Award-winning lineup for adults and kids at Shaftesbury Book Festival
AWARD-winning writers will appear at the Shaftesbury Book Festival. The theme for this year’s event, taking place between March 15…
Shaftesbury-based BV Dairy sold to First Milk
THE BV Dairy has been sold. The Highnam family, which has run the dairy for generations, has been bought by…
Wiltshire farmer takes the ‘elm in fight against deadly disease
A WILTSHIRE farmer is fighting back against a deadly epidemic. Dutch elm disease (DED) has killed almost all mature elms…
Popular Somerset farm shop and restaurant Teals gains special status
A POPULAR Somerset food market and eatery has been recognised as a leading business. Teals, off the A303 at South…
Plant Your Pants this spring – to see what’s going on ‘down there’!
PEOPLE in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire are being urged to plant their pants – yes, pants – this spring,…
PICTURES: Cows saved from underground slurry pit in dramatic rescue
SIX cows had to be rescued from an underground Dorset slurry pit. Firefighters rescued the animals after they got stuck…
PICTURES: Special Plough Sunday Service in Caundle Marsh
A SPECIAL Plough Sunday Service took place in Caundle Marsh on January 14. The congregation gathered to sing traditional hymns…
