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Boy, 8, who died after farm shooting in Cumbria is named
An eight-year-old boy who died after being shot in the head and face at a farm has been named. Jay Cartmell, of Frizington, tragically died following the incident on land not far from the A66. A 60-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of
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No immediate solution to pall of 'vile' smoke after farm fire, says fire chief
There will no immediate solution to the ‘vile’ smoke hanging over Falmouth and Penryn, the man in charge of Falmouth Fire Station has said. At a meeting of Falmouth Town Council last night, councillors were given an update on the green waste fire
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Jodie's story: “Don’t assume your dog will not chase livestock because it hasn’t yet”
Jodie has four dogs – all of which with a high prey drive (three huskies and one wolfdog). One of her dogs, Miya, chased the scent of a sheep on some moorland, and she had managed to single out one of the sheep from the flock. As a veterinary
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Pictures show lorry fire chaos on major A-road after traffic update
Pictures have shown the chaos a lorry fire caused on a major Wiltshire A-road after a traffic update was issued. The A303 was closed between the A350 at West Knoyle and the A36 at Deptford following a lorry fire at Chicklade on the morning of Monday
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Farmer from south west appears on Bake Off - what are his chances of winning?
The Great British Bake Off returned for a new series this week, but Wiltshire contestant Mike Wilkins already finds himself in danger of an early exit. The 15th series of the show began on Tuesday, September 26, with Mike, 29, joining 11 other
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Jeremy Clarkson gives Oxfordshire farm update after major flooding
Jeremy Clarkson has provided an update on his farm following severe flooding in Oxfordshire. Heavy rain fell across the county throughout last week starting on the night of Sunday, September 22 and continued relentlessly for days. This caused
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Pictures show dramatic flooding with animals stranded
ANIMALS have been left stranded by floods in Axminster this morning. Pictures show a flock of sheep in amongst high water levels in Axminster. A flock of sheep caught in the floods (Image: James Loveridge Photography) Heavy rain falling
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Attempted break ins at two Dorset farms
Two farms in the Dorchester area had attempted break ins over the weekend. Officers from Dorchester police attended to rural locations in the area which had been the target of break ins Although nothing was stolen from either farm, officers
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Carnival fun for Buckland Brewer YFC members
THIS Autumn, Young Farmers’ Clubs (YFC’s) across the county have been busy preparing for this year’s carnival season, with many members spending their evenings building and painting carnival floats. Many clubs use the opportunity to build a carnival
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Anger over houses plan for Royal Cornwall Show car parking field
Plans for houses on an agricultural field used for parking during the Royal Cornwall Show have led to anger and concern from local residents and the parish council, writes Local Democracy Reporter Lee Trewhela. Mine and Quarry Services Ltd has
