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…
Large fire destroys combine harvester near Fordingbridge
A COMBINE harvester was completely destroyed in a blaze near Fordingbridge last week. Fire crews from Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire…
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…
Wimborne woman honoured for her war on waste
A WIMBORNE woman has been honoured with the Volunteer of the Year award for her work with the group…
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…
Trailers and farm equipment stolen from site near Blandford
TWO trailers and other farming equipment were stolen from near Blandford. The items were taken from a farm in Chettle…
Barn “totally destroyed” by fire in Fordingbridge on Boxing Day
A BARN was “totally destroyed” by fire on Boxing Day night. Firefighters were called to the scene, in Fordingbridge, to…
Have your say over active travel improvements in Dorset
PEOPLE are being urged to have their say on making active travel easier in Dorset. Dorset Council wants to make…
Weather warning for Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire as thunderstorm approaches
THUNDERSTORMS and heavy rain are set to hit the south west – including Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset – on…
XR Wimborne campaigners join regional demonstration in Bath
ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners from Wimborne joined a regional demonstration in Bath last weekend. On Saturday (October 28), members of Extinction Rebellion…