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Giant fungi and dinosaur footprints: Five world records with a Dorset link

FROM dinosaur footprints to giant pumpkins, Dorset has its fair share of record holders – but they might not…

Family tribute to ‘beloved’ Martine Hearn, 24, after crash tragedy

THE family of a young mum tragically killed in a crash this week has paid tribute to a woman…

The start of your new year to-do list for 2023

By Alice Miller Friars Moor Livestock Health. As we all return to our normal schedules after the Christmas madness, many of…

Your countryside: It’s a case of looking after it or risk losing it

By AJ Selby. In 1942 the War Office commissioned Bradford artist Frank Newbould to produce 11 posters to help rally…

Under the weather – but the animals just don’t look after themselves…

By Tria Stebbing. The bugs finally got us. Having avoided Covid-19, flu and seasonal bugs, we were finally caught Christmas…

Meditations in nature: A visit to Narnia…

By Dr Susie Curtin. The year is drawing swiftly to an end as we approach the winter solstice. The North…

Thoughts on New Year resolutions

By Alice Johnsen. Why I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. Ever. New Year’s Eve is a funny one. By the time…

Raynaud’s can be worsened by cold weather

individuals are being urged to be aware of a little-known condition brought on by the cold, with more freezing…

Tea is great for the January detox

January sees the detox season, much to my poor husband’s dread and horror! I do understand because it is such…

Just another day in the life of a vet…

By Lynn Broom Longmead Veterinary Practice. A day in small animal veterinary practice can be very varied. This can make each…