A WOMAN is appealing for the safe return of her dogs after they were stolen from a farm.

Margaret Thompson, from Frosterley, had just moved her two dogs to her family's farm in Wolsingham.

The pedigree saluki and a lurcher were last seen by a friend when he went to check on them in their kennel on Wednesday night.

Mrs Thompson said: "They must have been taken through the night."

Mrs Thompson said: "I am appealing to anyone who saw anything to come forward. There will be a small reward for anyone who can help me get them back. They are both beautiful dogs.''

Mrs Thompson can be contacted on (01388) 526668.