The relentlessly positive spirit of the VWH hounds and their huntsman is infectious during a good day’s sport

As winter relinquishes its grip, Tessa Waugh enjoys a copybook meet, with convivial chat, springy turf and good sport – while the real hunting aficionados demonstrate their teleporting skills

With 36 years in hunt service behind him, Robert McCarthy is one of the country’s most senior and most respected huntsmen. He talks to Tessa Waugh about Crufts, the current situation and life in Northumberland

The Taunton Vale field enjoy a good day in their prime country, with hounds hunting well

After a subdued 2025, early smoke signals suggest a more active year lies ahead for the property market in Somerset and Dorset

Winter preparation paid dividends with confident step-ups, big scores and emerging talent delivered across the levels