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Theft of quad bike last night makes it 14 stolen in Dorset this year
Police have issued an alert to farmers following the theft of a quad bike from a West Dorset farm last night. The warning to 'take immediate action now' comes as the number of thefts of ATVs and UTVs rises to 14 this year in Dorset. The rural
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Heatwave alert triggered across south west (courtesy of France)
The Met Office has increased its heat health alert level to Heatwave Action for the south west. The level 3 amber alert is in place from today (Thursday, August 6) until Tuesday night. Hot weather and warm nights are expected throughout the
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Two women treated for smoke inhalation at fire in stable blocks near Wellington
Two women have been treated for smoke inhalation yesterday following a fire in a stable block in a village near Wellington. A member of the public called Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service at 5.36pm on Wednesday, August 5 and reported that
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Villagers come together to protect Cornish sunflower crop from theft
A stunning crop of sunflowers growing in Trispen near Truro are attracting light-fingered visitors - but the village is protecting its own. The fields of more than 275,000 sunflowers are destined to be made into high quality cooking oil but they
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'Mystery seeds in the post': Warning issued after cases reported across the UK
Security fears have been sparked after numerous cases of people around the world reported receiving mysterious 'seed packages' with unknown contents. Thousands of shipments of seeds are said to have arrived at homes in New Zealand, the US, Canada
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Photos: Swimming cow stuck in mud is rescued with a JCB digger
A cow which became stuck in the mud was carried back to a farm suspended on the front of a JCB digger after being rescued by firefighters, writes Jack Evans. Comical images show the grumpy-looking bovine being hoisted into the air after it was
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Goat killed in vicious dog attack on Swanage farm
A YOUNG has goat died after being viciously attacked by a dog in its paddock. The incident occurred at Putlake Adventure Farm in Swanage on Friday, July 24 as a result of the dog being off the lead and roaming the fields where the animals are kept
