
Jess Chaffey
Features Writer at Newsquest
Features Writer at Bridgwater Mercury News
Print ACE at County Gazette | Editor of Somerset Living Magazine [email protected]
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southwestfarmer.co.uk | Jess Chaffey
Luke Cox at the meeting. (Image: NFYFC) YOUNG farmers voted to pass a motion against the proposed changes to inheritance tax at an annual meeting. Luke Cox, from Wiltshire, asked members to agree that the tax reforms would have a detrimental impact on the next generation of farmers at the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC) Annual Meeting of Clubs (AMC). The meeting, which took place on Sunday (April 13), was held in Leamington Spa.
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thescottishfarmer.co.uk | Jess Chaffey
Sheep grazing in a meadow on a farm in Somerset England. For illustrative purposes only. (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) A LIVESTOCK market in Somerset has issued an update with the latest Bluetongue advice. Auctioneers at Frome Livestock Market, in Standerwick, Frome, have explained what it means for sales of livestock now we are in a 'seasonal low vector period'.
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somersetcountygazette.co.uk | Jess Chaffey
Pig at the Bath & West Show. (Image: Paul Aston Photography) IT is your last chance to get your livestock entries in for this year's Royal Bath & West show as entries close tomorrow (April 15). The show, which is taking place from May 29 - 31 2025 at the Bath & West Showground in Shepton Mallet, will include a range of livestock classes. These classes include pigs, beef, dairy and sheep.
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somersetcountygazette.co.uk | Jess Chaffey
The scene of the collision on Liseux Way. (Image: Harry Mockridge/Newsquest) A TAUNTON man has pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving while under the influence of drugs and alcohol today (April 14). Michael Atkinson, of Bacon Drive, appeared at Taunton Crown Court this morning after the fatal collision that killed Sally Blew, in her 70s, on Monday, March 10 2025.
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southwestfarmer.co.uk | Jess Chaffey
Stephen Dennis, south west regional lead, FCN. We had a chat with Stephen Dennis, south west regional lead at the Farming Community Network. What do you think is the most challenging issue farmers are facing at the moment and why?
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