2+ week, 4+ day ago   (426+ words) Farming is standard life round here in South Somerset – it’s what keeps our communities going, writes Adam Dance MP. So, seeing the cases of bluetongue creep up is really worrying, to be honest. For anyone not sure what it is:…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (202+ words) A group of horse riders in Dorset is gearing up to hold a road safety awareness event. On Saturday, August 29, the riders will meet at The Three Compasses, The Square, Charminster, Dorchester, DT2 9QT, at 10.30am for a road safety event. The action…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (933+ words) Taking on a feral pony may look like an act of rescue, but without the right knowledge, a good intention can quickly become a welfare problem. That is the warning behind a new three-part education programme being launched by leading…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (356+ words) Historic hunt kennels could be replaced by residential accommodation under new plans filed by the owners of a country pile, after the hunt was forced to close. The owners of Spye Park, near Lacock, want to demolish the former Avon…...

3+ week, 1+ hour ago   (271+ words) Residents from a care home have enjoyed a hands-on day at a nearby farm, reconnecting with animals and nature. The group from Colten Care's Fernhill dementia care home in Longham visited High Mead Farm, taking part in reminiscence activities and…...

3+ week, 3+ hour ago   (548+ words) Zoos and animal attractions in Devon are open for “business as usual” throughout the bluetongue outbreak that is sweeping the county as the disease does affect humans. Local attractions such as Paignton Zoo, Totnes Rare Breeds Farm and The Big…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (322+ words) A case of classical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been detected in a cow on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway. The case was picked up through routine BSE surveillance, with precautionary movement restrictions now in place covering the affected…...