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The first poacher block has been installed in Wiltshire. Picture: Wiltshire Police

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…

The building, at Swaynes Firs, Combe Bissett, could become holiday accommodation. Picture: Wiltshire Council

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 is among the hopefuls in series 15 of the Great british Bake Off! Picture: Channel 4

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…

Farmers are being urged to prepare for green finance - and support is being offered

New £99,000 fund to help Wiltshire farmers get ready for green finance

A NEW £99,000 fund will help Wiltshire farmers get ‘investment ready’ for green finance. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust (WWT) has been…

Berwick St john Country Fayre runs on September 14 and 15. Picture: Donald Capewell

Berwick St John Country Fayre promising something for everyone

THOUSANDS of people are expecting a fun day out at a fundraising fayre being held next month. All ages are…

Four arrested over alleged hare coursing and lamping near Salisbury

FOUR people have been arrested in connection with two separate incidents of alleged hare coursing in Wiltshire. The alleged incidents…

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…

Award-winning lineup for adults and kids at Shaftesbury Book Festival

AWARD-winning writers will appear at the Shaftesbury Book Festival. The theme for this year’s event, taking place between March 15…