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Four Somerset men convicted after fox killed in north Dorset hunt

FOUR men from Somerset have been ordered to pay fines after they were found guilty of hunting and killing…

Dorset Council said the plans would result in "significant harm" to the parkland Pictures: Chapman Lily Planning

Plans to build 44 houses on “historic parkland” near Blandford refused

A PLANNING application which would have seen 44 houses built on parkland near Blandford has been refused by Dorset…

Staff, volunteers and others were invited to a gathering at Sherborne House

Family charity relocates to Sherborne – at the heart of expanded area

A CHARITY which supports families with young children has moved into new offices in Sherborne. On April 4, Home-Start Blackmore…

Wiltshire farmer Minette Batters with Defra Minister, Steve Reed. Picture: Gov.uk

Wiltshire farmer Minette Batters to lead government review of farming profitability

WILTSHIRE farmer – and former NFU president – Baroness Minette Batters is to lead a new government review…

Stalbridge and Marnhull Vets visit the children to talk about animal care

Youngsters learn more about the vets – and test out their skills on Olive!

YOUNGSTERS at Stalbridge Primary School got to quiz vets on how they treat animals during a recent visit. Staff members…

The new windows being installed Picture: Codford Village Hall

Grant boosts help fund renewal of Codford Village Hall windows

NEW windows have been installed at Codford Village Hall as part of plans to future-proof the building. Paid for through…

Find the flock and win a family day out to this year’s Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show Picture: Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show

Find the flock and enjoy Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show for free

A FREE family pass is up for grabs at this year’s Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show. Organisers are asking people across…

The lamb was handed back to the farmer Picture: Dorset Police Rural Crime Team

Stolen malnourished lamb returned to Sturminster Newton farmer

A WOMAN has been arrested after she was found to have caused unnecessary suffering to a lamb in Sturminster…

The buildings, in Okeford Fitzpaine, were badly damaged by the fire. Picture: Sturminster Newton Fire Station

Firefighters tackle blaze at derelict buildings at Okeford Fitzpaine

DERELICT buildings were badly damaged by fire last night (April 6). Crews from Sturminster Newton and Blandford were sent to…

The car involved was seized by police Picture Dorset Police Rural Crime Team

Two arrested after attempted thefts of tools and quad bikes in North Dorset

TWO people were arrested in Wiltshire after police investigated a series of attempted quad bike thefts across Dorset. Working alongside…