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Ultrasound scanning in farm vet work

As farm vets out on the road, we carry our office and pharmacy with us in our vehicles. One…

Perfect weather for English wine growers

by Barbara Cossins Most people think we Brits drink wine rather than produce it. Well, how wrong they are! Over the…

Thick hedges are home to a huge variety and quantity of wildlife

The long-awaited rain has given us to date three-quarters of an inch – well, it’s a start! Calving season has…

How to feed for a healthy weight

by Lynn Broom, Longmead Veterinary Practice Maintaining a healthy weight optimises an animal’s ability to remain healthy. We have control over…

Roses all the way

by Sally Gregson After the roasting-hot, roller-coaster ride that was this summer, late September days bring a little relief. It…

Ornamental grasses

by Sally Gregson Many gardeners have been growing fashionable, ornamental grasses in their gardens since the turn of this century….

Landseer to Frink pieces in auction

Duke’s Autumn Auction and Art & Design Post-1880 Auction are both online with fully illustrated catalogues. The more ‘traditional’ antiques…

Taxidermy collection for sale

Clarke’s Auctions at Semley saw good prices in its September sales. A 19th century Chinese ebonised hardwood table screen with…

80 lots will be sold for hospital appeal

Acreman St Antiques Auction, Sherborne, is holding its Specialist Jewellery auction and General Antiques auction on Friday 23 September,…

Busker on the beach

Musician Conor Smith, who busks in Shaftesbury and Yeovil, has released his latest song, Please Don’t Go, accompanied by…