Quantock Staghounds

Unlawful hunting charge dropped due to lack of evidence

A charge of unlawful hunting against Quantock Staghounds joint-master Brian Palmer was dropped due to a lack of evidence

Amateur jockey Jessica Westwood to focus on training

Jessica Westwood is unable to get a jockey's license on medical grounds, but hopes to get a training permit

Second conviction for Quantock Staghounds

Quantock huntsman Richard Down was convicted of unlawful hunting after using three hounds to put down an injured deer

Hunts determind to continue despite Quantock appeal failure

While the appeal of the Quantock Staghounds failed, the judgement does gives some clarity on the Hunting Act

Quantock Staghounds appeal adjourned

The Quantock Staghounds appeal against a conviction of illegal hunting has been adjourned until Friday, 19 October

Quantock Staghounds duo await verdict

Quantock Staghounds huntsman Richard Down and whipper-in Adrian Pillivant have denied hunting deer with hounds and await Taunton Magistrates Court's verdict