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Back British Farming Day took place on Wednesday (September 10) Picture: NFU

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…

Priority will be given to those deemed most in need Picture: Addington Fund

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…

Stunt riders, action horses, livestock and live music awaits attendees Pictures: Dorset County Show

Thrills, spills and country skills: Dorset County Show returns this September

THE biggest weekend event in the county calendar is returning later this year with a whole host of events…

The plans were approved on Monday (April 14) Pictures: Peregrine Mears Architects Ltd/National Trust

National Trust hub and community hall plans approved for Worth Matravers

A FORMER milking parlour in Purbeck is set to be turned into a community meeting space and a National…

The attack was described as brutal by police Picture: Dorset Police Rural Crime Team

Ewe – pregnant with twins – killed in brutal West Lulworth dog attack

TWO ewes, two lambs and two unborn lambs were reportedly killed in a dog attack in West Lulworth on…

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…

The tractor and quad bike were last seen on Tuesday, July 23. Pictures: Dorset Police

Police appeal after tractor and quad bike stolen from Purbeck properties

A QUAD bike and tractor were stolen from Purbeck in thefts police say could be linked. The first theft was…

Dorset CPRE president Kate Adie taking part in a hedge survey in Dorset

Dorset hedgerow project gets £6,000 funding boost – but needs volunteers

A PROJECT surveying Dorset’s miles of hedgerows has received a funding boost. The Great Big Dorset Hedge initiative, which seeks…

The barn, at Little Manor Farm in Corfe Mullen, could be transformed into five family homes

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…

Schools and other groups can take part in Plant Your Pants. Picture: The Countryside Trust

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,…