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Ferne Animal Sanctuary is running low on hay...

Somerset animal sanctuary appeals for hay amid dwindling reserves

A SOMERSET animal rescue charity is appealing for support – as it is running out of HAY. Rescue, rehabilitation and…

Minehead and Tiverton MP Rachel Gilmour meeting with Minister Sarah Jones

Somerset MP raises rural crime concerns with Government Minister

WEST Somerset MP Rachel Gilmour (Lib Dem, Tiverton & Minehead) has raised concerns over crime in rural areas with…

Dr Stephen Taylor, Richard Clothier of Wyke Farms, and rugby star Marlie Packer, were among Somerset honours

Somerset knighthoods, OBEs and more in New Year’s Honours list 2026

SOMERSET residents received knighthoods, OBEs and more in the New year’s Honours list for 2026. Dr Stephen Peter Taylor, chief…

The New Year's Day Road Run sees dozens of tractors hit the roads of South Somerset. Picture: RMDAgri

New Year’s Day Road Run by Somerset Tractor Runners: Route and details

SOUTH Somerset is set to be invaded by tractors on New Year’s Day – but all for a good…

Minehead & Tiverton MP Rachel Gilmour has welcomed the government changes

Somerset MPs celebrate u-turn over inheritence tax

FARMERS’ long-standing opposition to Inheritance Tax changes has been victorious – with the Government u-turning on the policy. The Labour…

Six arrests in rural crime crackdown across Somerset and south Wales

SIX people were arrested as part of a cross-border rural crime crackdown. Three people, aged 28, 35 and 37, were…

Three – including from Frome and Ilchester – due in court over farm equipment thefts

THREE men – including from Standerwick and Ilchester – have been charged with the theft of hundreds of thousands…

MP Rachel Gilmour has a strong background in the rural community

Somerset MP lands top role for farming leading parliamentary group

SOMERSET MP Rachel Gilmour (Lib Dem, Tiverton & Minehead) has been elected to a top role representing farmers in…

Derelict Somerset farm – with planning for new homes – on the market for £800,000

A DERELICT Somerset farm – with planning permission for development of seven homes – is up for sale. Manor Farm,…

Agri Food Ltd wants to expand at Folly Foot Farm in North Petherton. Pictures: Bateman Hosegood/Somerset Council

Somerset fruit farm wants to expand – to grow 1,500 tonnes of strawberries a year

A SOMERSET fruit farm is hoping to expand – with six hectares of polytunnels to grow strawberries. Agri Fruit Ltd…