Spring Countryside Show called off as bad weather hits Turnpike Showground
THE Shaftesbury & Gillingham Spring Countryside Show has been called off amid bad weather. Organisers said heavy rainfall had left…
Lambs stolen from Bridport farm in week before Easter
LAMBS might be in demand at Easter – but someone has gone a step too far and stolen two…
Sherborne vet on the move after 138 years
A SHERBORNE vet is moving into new premises. The Kingston Veterinary Group is leaving Long Street, moving the practice to…
Donated scooter will go on helping veteran farmers through Dorset charity
FARMERS and agricultural workers who are limited by mobility issues have a new helping hand – or set of…
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…
