Tom celebrates 20 years with Somerset firm GTH – including one bullish encounter…
A 20-YEAR career that began managing milk quotas has seen Tom Mellor rise to the role of partner at…
Dozens of tractors hit Somerset roads to see in 2025 – and raise charity cash
DOZENS of tractors joined forces to welcome the new year in true Somerset style. The Somerset Tractor Runners held a…
Tractor and Land Rover recovered by police following thefts near Bruton
POLICE have recovered a tractor, a trailer and a Land Rover after they were stolen from two properties near…
IHT protest: Farmers’ fury over inheritance tax changes – explainer and reaction
FARMERS parked their tractors firmly on the Government’s lawn during a demonstration against planned changes to inheritance tax on…
Arrests during week of police action in Mendip and South Somerset
POLICE across South Somerset and Mendip got a “warm reception” from the public during a week of action which…
Tractor – and field – badly damaged by fire near Frome
A TRACTOR was badly damaged by fire in a field near Frome. Firefighters were called to the scene, at Witham…
Tributes to renowned cattle judge Dennis Smith and family after crash tragedy
TRIBUTES have been paid to agricultural judge Dennis Smith, who sadly died after a crash on the A303 in…
Somerset cider maker scoops top national recognition – and farming award nominations
A CIDER produced on a farm near Langport has achieved national recognition with two prestigious awards. Artisan producer Harry’s Cider,…
Farm building built to store Glastonbury Festival glamping site Festibell
APPROVAL is being sought for a farm building to be used in part to store a ‘glamping’ site at…
Firefighters battling blaze at Cheddar barn containing 500 hay bales
FIREFIGHTERS are battling a blaze near Cheddar involving around 500 bales of hay. Crews from Bridgwater, Glastonbury and Cheddar were…
