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Francesca Tyer

Local author breaks new ground with audio release

Local young adult author Francesca Tyer is on the verge of releasing an audio version of her debut novel,…

Veterinary nurses are not trainee vets – they are a profession in their own right. PHOTO: Arvydas Lakacauskas/Pixabay

What does being a veterinary nurse involve?

by Lynn Broom. Longmead Veterinary Practice Veterinary nurses are essential members of the veterinary team and they bring their own unique…

Japanese Acers growing in the shade

It’s tree planting time again!

by Sally Gregson. Now, a few weeks and months after the last fiery breaths of the drought, it’s time to…

Hesperantha coccinea ‘Major’

Hardy fellows from plains of southern Africa

by Sally Gregson. As the days shorten, the temperatures cool, and the garden starts to shut down for the winter,…

Acorns, now abundant on oak trees, pose a risk to cows, sheep, goats and deer PHOTO: Julita/Pixabay

The risk of acorns this autumn

by Alice Miller BVSC DBR MRCVS. Friars Moor Livestock Health. Like other farm vets and farmers, I often find myself thinking…

NFU president Minette Batters says the Government needs to consider what comes next after it revealed business energy costs will be capped for the next six months. photo: NFU

Energy measures get a cautious welcome from farmers’ leader

The Government’s energy support package for business has received a cautious welcome from the NFU. Prime Minister Liz Truss has…

Autumn holds a special place in many hearts PHOTO: Joe/Pixabay

Close at hand, the basket stood with nuts from brown October’s wood

by A J Selby. Ask any group of people to name their favourite season and many will plump for spring…

Rosehip is known for its high vitamin C and anti-inflammatory properties

Look out girls, Humphrey the Ram is warming up!

by Tria Stebbing. The time is running away with us and the evenings are drawing in. Nature is providing us…

Durrington School Thrift Shop

Durrington School launches thrift shop to keep costs low

Parents and teachers at Durrington Junior School have come together to set up and run a uniform thrift shop…

Book Benches

Stunning school benches on display at Cathedral before heading home

STUNNING artistic benches created by Salisbury primary school children are on show at the Salisbury Cathedral until the end…