Police gearing up to face ‘large hare coursing gathering’
POLICE are asking farmers in Dorset and Hampshire to be vigilant after it received intelligence that…
Majority of people in south west would pay more for higher-welfare British products, survey reveals
MORE than half of south west shoppers would pay more for British higher-welfare labelled products rather…
Dry weather emergency grant available for farmers hit by drought
FARMERS struggling to feed their stock due to the ongoing drought are being advised to apply…
Verwood man Shane Chapman sentenced over assault and theft at ‘illegal hunting incident’
VERWOOD man Shane Chapman admitted two charges of assault and theft in connection with an ‘illegal hunting incident’ in…
Dorset farmer Mark Pearson fined £2,500 over slurry pollution in freshwater stream
A Dorset farmer has been fined £2,500 after admitting causing pollution to enter a stream. Mark Pearson, owner and senior…
Pygmy goat, five turkeys, chickens and guinea fowl stolen from field
A PYGMY goat, five turkeys, two chickens and six guinea fowl have been stolen. The animals were taken from a…
Fire jumping motorbikes, stunt horse riders and alpacas – Dorset County Show had it all
THOUSANDS of showgoers braved the rainy weather as they flocked to the Dorset County Show near Dorchester to enjoy…
Hampshire police join campaign to prevent livestock worrying
POLICE have joined an initiative aimed at keeping pets and livestock safe. Last year, Operation Recall was launched by animal…
Corfe Mullen barn could be converted into FIVE family homes
A BARN in the Corfe Mullen greenbelt could be converted into five homes if plans are approved. CL Planning, on…
Plant Your Pants this spring – to see what’s going on ‘down there’!
PEOPLE in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire are being urged to plant their pants – yes, pants – this spring,…