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  • Political parties back National Park plans in Dorset

    writes James Moules ADVOCATES of a Dorset National Park have been given a boost as Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn mentioned the area’s potential for the designation. As part of his election campaign, Mr Corbyn unveiled plans to create ten new National

  • Flooding imminent across Dorset amid tidal surge

    Flooding is expected to hit parts of Dorset this afternoon. South Winterbourne Valley has been issued with a flood warning as groundwater levels have peaked near Kingston Russell. According to the Environment Agency, some properties with basements

  • Horse trapped in barbed wire prompts fire callout

    writes Paul Jones SPECIALIST firefighters were called to rescue a horse trapped in barbed wire near Taunton. The animal was found stuck at a site in Honiton Road, Corfe, at around 3.05pm on Monday (December 9). A spokesperson for Devon and

  • South Molton market report for Thursday, December 5

    STAGS of South Molton report another excellent number of prime lambs again this week and an improved trade from start to finish. Once again the larger amount of heavy, thick lambs are becoming harder and harder to sell as the sale progressed. Best

  • Tavistock livestock market report, Tuesday December 3

    STAGS, auctioneers at Tavistock Livestock Centre, report a decent entry of 185 cattle and 582 sheep sold to an across-the-board improved trade. It was a very mixed entry of cattle and sheep, with both sections supported by a good contingent of buyers