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Poll shows public in South West want a bank they can trust

Saturday, February 27, 2010

MORE than three-quarters of people living in south west England believe there is a need for a publicly run bank, and just under two-thirds (63%) say they would be likely to use such a bank at the Post Office.

The results of the YouGov poll were published on Monday by...

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Former farmer forges ahead

One of the Metal Design Company craftsmen at work.

Friday, February 26, 2010

After turning his back on the struggling pig farming industry, Ed Highnam has created an acclaimed forge with a team of master craftsmen.

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A rare dairying opportunity

Friday, February 26, 2010

A DAIRY holding of 250 acres in West Dorset is about to come on the market. Hazel Lane Dairy Farm on the edge of Puncknowle near Bridport has been run...

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Ten year ban for sheep farmer

Friday, February 19, 2010

A SHEEP farmer from Dorset has been banned from keeping livestock for ten years after being prosecuted for causing unnecessary suffering to animals....

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Down to business

Friday, February 19, 2010

After deciding on a change of direction, Rose Adams has converted an historic chapel into a snug tearoom with her own hands. With help from several...

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Poll shows public in South West want a bank they can trust

Friday, February 19, 2010

MORE than three-quarters of people living in south west England believe there is a need for a publicly run bank, and just under two-thirds (63%) say...

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Chalk and Cheese

Friday, February 19, 2010

TODAY, I was catching up on news, which I should really have paid attention to over the last few weeks, but somehow, time prevented me from doing so....

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Sowing SEEDS

Friday, January 29, 2010

Sowing SEEDS – a funding programme led by the community DESPITE the inclement weather, there was an impressive turn out at the Sowing SEEDS...

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Pasture to Plate

Friday, January 29, 2010

Feeding the world, tackling climate change Does technology have the answers? I wonder how many column inches have been written about whether or not...

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