PICTURES: Car left on its roof after Wincanton crash this morning
ONE person was taken to hospital after a crash in Wincanton this morning which left a vehicle on its…
Two arrests after armed police raid in Sturminster Newton
FIREARMS officers were involved in a pre-planned police operation in Sturminster Newton that ended in two people being arrested. Dorset…
Time is of the essence for hedge work
By Tria Stebbing. The field remains beautiful, with autumn colours now a kaleidoscope of orange hues. The Ash has dropped…
New trial will see drivers fined £130 for breaking 20mph speed limit
DRIVERS found to be exceeding a 20mph speed limit could soon be fined £130. A first-of-its-kind speed enforcement trial has…
The times have been a-changing…
By Alice Johnsen. I’m seeing a recurrent theme with clients at the moment. It’s about the recovery from lockdown. Not…
Meditations in nature: A walk through time in the Avalon Marshes
By Susie Curtin. I feel like a change of scene today. So, I pack a picnic and set off for…
Herb ‘destroys’ the taste of sugar
By Fiona Chapman. Gymnema sylvestre is an Ayurvedic herb which means ‘sugar destroyer’. This is because if you take it,…
Super pairing for lovely winter slaw
By Rebecca Vincent. Both stars of this recipe hail from the nutritionally dense brassica family which includes broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage…
Complex matters of the animal brain
By Lynn Broom Longmead Veterinary Practice. THE brain is a fascinating and complex organ. We know its basic function involving nerves…
Get set now for fruitful harvest
By Sally Gregson. The sight of soft red fruit ripening in the sun is as mouth-watering – or beak-watering –…
