Farmers near Salisbury prosecuted for severe neglect after cattle found without water
TWO farmers near Salisbury have been prosecuted after cattle at their farm were found to have an insufficient amount…
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…
Two charged – including boy, 15 – with hare coursing near Ludgershall after police probe
TWO people have been charged as part of a hare coursing investigation in Wiltshire. Michael Bowers, 26, of Botley Road,…
Sheep put down after suspected dog attack in Salisbury
A SHEEP was put down after being injured in a suspected dog attack near Salisbury Racecourse. Officers from the Wiltshire…
Two farms near Salisbury targeted by thieves with power tools and van stolen
THIEVES who stole £1,800 worth of tools from two farms in Whiteparish and Landford at the weekend reportedly verbally…
Poacher blocks being handed to Wiltshire farmers to cut hare coursing
A NUMBER of farmers in Wiltshire have handed ‘poacher blocks’ in a bid to curb illegal hare coursing on…
Bluetongue restricted zone reaches Wiltshire as cases continue
RESTRICTIONS on the movement of animals to prevent the spread of bluetongue have been imposed in parts of Wiltshire. The…
Holiday accommodation plan for Combe Bissett farm building
A FORMER farm building could be converted into holiday accommodation if plans are approved. A planning application has been submitted…
Stack of straw bales destroyed by fire near Salisbury
A STACK of straw bales was destroyed by fire. Firefighters from Salisbury were sent to the scene, in a field…
Wiltshire farm manager Mike Wilkins set for Great British Bake Off bow
A WILTSHIRE farm manager is among the latest batch of hopefuls bidding to cook up success in the Great…