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Wool you believe it! 35 kilo fleece shorn off wild sheep
A sheep which grew a massive, matted coat of wool after being left to run wild for years has finally been rescued - and had 35 kilos of wool shorn off, writes Sarah Lumley. The sheep, which has been named Baarack by the animal sanctuary that took
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Market Report: New record set at Cornish weekly livestock market
This week's Truro Livestock Market by Lodge and Thomas reported an entry of 43 UTM & OTM prime cattle, 23 cull cows & bulls, 160 store cattle, 82 rearing calves & stirks and 372 finished & store sheep. It saw a new all-time record set in prime
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Tawny owl rescued from chimney (he was no Hooooodini...)
A man who heard noises in his chimney for five days discovered the culprit - a tawny owl, writes Ollie Buckley. An RSPCA officer was called to free the tawny owl after the homeowners heard sounds coming from their fireplace. After spotting
