The Hairy Bikers and TV chef James Martin will be among the highlights at this year’s Longleat Food & Drink Festival (June 23rd – 24th). Full story: Read more
Local farmers beat off tough competition at Royal Bath & West Show
Local farming talent was on top form at the Royal Bath & West Show, with Somerset exhibitors beating off close competition to claim many of the top livestock prizes. Full story: Read more
KEEPER HAND REARS ABANDONED CHEETAH CUB AT LONGLEAT
An abandoned cheetah cub is being hand-reared by her keeper at Longleat. The female cub, which has been nicknamed Xena after the warrior princess to mark her battling qualities, spent the first 10 days being cared for by her mum Wilma. However she was discovered cold, weak and on her own on April 19th and, despite numerous attempts to get mother and baby back together, the decision was taken by keepers to remove the cub and attempt to rear her by hand. Full story: Read more